Thomas C. Hughes' Obituary
Thomas C. Hughes, to 12/7/2005
Obituary
Thomas C. Hughes, age 82, of Millsboro, DE, died Wednesday, December 7, 2005, at his residence. He was the son of the late Thomas Gordon and Mary Florence (McLoone) Hughes.
Mr. Hughes enjoyed landscaping and loved playing the piano. He was a member of the Alcoholics Anonymous community for 32 years and for several years was a certified counselor for addictions in Delaware. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during WWII.
He is survived by his companion of 45 years, Mel James; three daughters and two sons-in-law: Nancy and James Basham of Waldoboro, ME, Kay and Chuck Covington of Doylestown, PA, and Joanne Daniels and her companion Mark both of Horsham, PA; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 31, 2 PM at Epworth United Methodist Church, 20 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 185 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19713; or Limen House for Men, 600 W. 10th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; or Delaware Hospice, 600 N. DuPont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947.
Send online condolences to: [email protected].
Family Requests
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 185 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19713; or Limen House for Men, 600 W. 10th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; or Delaware Hospice, 600 N. DuPont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947.
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