Russell Milton HUGHES

19th October 1944 - 21st August 2020
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J Fraser and Sons Chapel
Corner Esk and Doon Streets
Invercargill
Wednesday 26 August 2020, 10:30AM

HUGHES Russell Milton

Family sadly advise Russell ‘ broke the tapes and recorded a DNF ’, at Rowena Jackson on Friday 21 August 2020, in his 76th year.

Dearly loved husband and best friend of Sylvia(nee Milne).

Much loved father and best mate of Daryn (Joe) and Karen, Janene, Craig (Pixie) and partner Lara, and friend of Pete.

Fun and Esteemed Grandad of Shaun, Douglas, Kathryn and Brandon,  and Amber.

Loved Great Grandad of Indie and Jake.

Loved eldest son of Mary and Joe.

Loved brother of Barry and Vivien, Daryl and Debbie, Eileen*, Shelley, Wendy and Lindsay, and brother in law of Gloria*, John and Tina, Janice, Ray and Rhonda, Bob and Lorna, Robyn* and Jamie, and Elizabeth.

Much loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews and cousin to many.

Much valued colleague of his former work mates at Gough Bros, friend to fishermen – far and wide and valued life member of Round Table and Oreti Park Speedway.

 Donations to Coastguard would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service or online.

Family wish to sincerely thank Dr Nicola Garthwaite, Medical Ward and Oncology at Southland Hospital, and the caring staff at Clare House and Rowena Jackson.

A farewell for Russell will be held on Wednesday 26 August 2020, J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill at 10.30am.  Private Cremation will follow.  Due to the current Covid19 restrictions attendance is by invitation only.

You are warmly invited to join the family via the Livestream link at frasersfunerals.co.nz/live-streams

Messages to 160 Stobo Street Invercargill or to Russell’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

(*denotes deceased)

Messages

I don’t think there would be a fisherman that Russell didn’t want to help. He truly loved what he did and would always go that extra knot to get what was needed done. I’m still not sure really meant but we always got it right in the end. I’ll raise a whiskey to you Russell, Neville Fallow ininvercargill
Neville Fallow , Invercargill
My sincere condolences to Sylvia and family on your loss, I know Bob thought very highly of Russell and had great respect of his knowledge and expertise
Kindest Regards
Lorraine Bowen
Lorraine Bowen, Bluff
Dad cast his net far and wide and gathered family, friends, colleagues and acquaintances from many spots. He was surrounded by good people, all of whom he treated with respect and he reaped what he sowed. Love you dad, you set us on a good and true path xxx
Janene Hughes, Invercargill
Sincere condolences to Sylvia and family on the loss of a much loved husband and father. I valued Russell’s excellent workmanship over the years on my boats. I couldn’t have had better service. Thank you Russell.

RIP
Tom Roderique
Tom and Wynnis Roderique, Invercargill
Thinking of you all as you come to terms with the loss of Russell but know that you will all have special and treasured memories to keep him forever close to you.
Vanessa Broad, Invercargill
Thinking of you Sylvia and all the family at this sad time, Russell was a lovely straight up guy ,lots of happy memories of him over the years.
Graham Denny, Bluff
Dear Sylvia
We were very sad to read of Russell's passing on Friday. Our thoughts and love go to you and your family, we have many cherished memories of the time we all spent in Round Table all those years ago. Our prayers are with you at this very sad time. God Bless Kaye and Russell Crowther
Kaye & Russell Crowther, Invercargill
It was with great sorry when our 41Club learn't of the sad passing of our very good friend and colleague. Russell was a most valued and respected inaugural member being a fun and true gentleman to be associated with. Sadly he did not enjoy a long retirement. Sylvia we pass on our very sincere sympathy and condolences to you and your family and we all look forward to seeing you Sylvia at our functions in the future. Trevor Oliver President 41club Invercargill.
Trevor Oliver on behalf of 41 Club Invercargill, Invercargill
Our thoughts and sympathy are with our friends Joe and Janene on this sad day. We have fond memories of growing up around your loving family and of always feeling welcome at your home in Stobo Street. Russell was a special person and we will not forget him for his kindness towards us and his humour. Love and best wishes to you all.
Steve & Chris Cole, Invercargill
So sorry I couldn't be there today uncle you will be missed by every Person that has had the pleasure to meet you farewell and rest easy
Stacy milne, Fortrose
Our thoughts are with you all . Russell was one of a kind in our Fishing industry , who would go that extra mile. A true Gentleman .
Vaughan & Raewyn Stronach, Waikawa
Our sincere condolences to Sylvia and family. Russell gave us so many wonderful experiences and memories over the last 40 years, with our Queens Park Roundtable days and later with the 41 club social events. He was a wonderful role model, a hard worker, and a great friend to all the Roundtable members. We all had a lot of fun and pranks together but we always had the greatest respect for each other as well.
We are all the greater for having known Russell and will always have our memories of him. We will all miss you Russell.
Neville and Jane Jones
Neville and Jane Jones, Invercargill