Peacefully on September 29, 2025, at Leslie Groves Hospital; in his 96th year. Dearly loved husband of Grace for over 70 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Wayne and Sharon, Warren, Glenda and Brent, adored granddad of Tim and Mari, Sarah, Mathew and Kerri, Amy and Jay; Millie and Andrew, Nick and Jordyn, George and Lucinda, and Great-grandfather of La, Katelyn, Rylan, Liam, Kayn, Connor, Ben, Guillaume, Kahu, Ollie, and Nevaeh.
Heartfelt thanks to the staff formerly of Leslie Groves Rest Home, and Leslie Groves Hospital for their love and care over the past 4 years, which was much appreciated by the family.
A Celebration of Curly's life will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, at 10am, on Saturday, October 4, followed by private interment. Messages to PO Box 1095, Dunedin 9054, access to livestream will be available below.
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Deepest Sympathy to you Grace and to your family on the sad loss of the Hughes family patriarch. I was not able to be with you at Curly's farewell on Saturday but was able to watch the service online, and learn so much more of his earlier days and your married life in the years before I knew you. Grace, You can be very proud of the fine family that commenced with you and Curly over seventy years ago, and my thoughts are with you now and in the days ahead. I will come along to visit you at Lesley Groves when I am back in Dunedin. God Bless You, Julie Knudson
Send love to Grace and Family, as a family we are sad to read the passing of Curly. Love from Eileen, Matt, Carl and Darren Hollis. Gore. (Margaret nee Glynn) Luscombe daughter. Always remember visiting your place and how you both always made us very welcome and amazing hospitality.
Hi Grace and family. I just wanted to say what a fitting service you held for Curly yesterday. I was fortunate to work with Curly for 10 years at Wrightson prior to him retiring. He was a real gentleman and very good to all the staff whom he led and treated equally and with respect. He's a person I also admired. Take Care. Kind Regards Brent Irving
Auntie Grace, Wayne, Sharon, Warren, Genda & Brent and families. Sorry to hear of Uncle Curly's passing & apologies we weren't there in person to celebrate his life. What a wonderful send off to a very special man. He certainly left an impressive legacy! Brent's brilliant eulogy was a joy to listen to! Wishing you all our love and strength. Peter and Kit .