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ministeve

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John Hughes - the sad passing of a great man.
« on: August 17, 2015, 11:30:31 pm »
I am so so sorry to inform this forum of the shocking passing of my best mate Mr John Hughes of Ellesmere Port model boat club John was the driving force of the club for many years he will be sorely missed

Steve
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Re: the sad passing of a great man
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2015, 01:02:45 am »
Am shocked !! RIP, a great guy.

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Re: the sad passing of a great man
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2015, 07:31:34 am »
Stormy will be sadly missed
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Re: the sad passing of a great man
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2015, 08:55:34 am »
John will be sadly missed by all who new him. RIP John.
 
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Re: the sad passing of a great man
« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2015, 11:59:14 am »
Steve,


That is truly sad news. 


Events will never seem the same again without John's knowledge, experience and above all humour.


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Re: the sad passing of a great man
« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2015, 02:21:55 pm »
R.I.P.John

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Re: the sad passing of a great man
« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2015, 03:11:21 pm »
I have known John form many years and it is with great shock to hear of his passing .  John was  an inspirational character  as well as a friend   and always put his heart and soul into the projects  he was involved in ,   my sympathy   and condolences to his family .
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Re: the sad passing of a great man
« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2015, 05:00:59 pm »

  Mayhem's  sincere condolences to all John's family and friends.

   Fair winds John......

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Re: the sad passing of a great man
« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2015, 09:56:09 pm »
This is truly sad and shocking news.

John always made us welcome at the Ellesmere show.

I shell miss the light-hearted banter.

R.I.P John

From all of us on the Lifeboat Enthusiasts' society stand

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Re: the sad passing of a great man
« Reply #9 on: August 18, 2015, 10:08:08 pm »
So saddened by this news...
My Condolences to John,s Family and his fellow Club Mates...


Rest In Peace Good Friend...


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Re: the sad passing of a great man
« Reply #10 on: August 19, 2015, 12:20:16 am »
Sad sad news.


john was a great mentor to us amatuer tuggies. He had the time, patience and would give all the advice you needed to guide you around the course

I had the joy of sailing with john.


John you will be missed....RIP


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Re: the sad passing of a great man
« Reply #11 on: August 19, 2015, 02:44:29 pm »
RIP John, sincere condolences to the family and friends.
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Re: John Hughes - the sad passing of a great man.
« Reply #12 on: August 20, 2015, 03:47:00 pm »
 Hi mate u have left us to sail in the sky . god bless  mike
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Re: John Hughes - the sad passing of a great man.
« Reply #13 on: August 20, 2015, 06:19:11 pm »
For anyone interested in paying there respects at John's funeral it will be on the 1st of September at Blacon crematorium 10am post code for sat navigation is ch1 5bb I know of a few who will want to attend
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Re: John Hughes - the sad passing of a great man.
« Reply #14 on: September 09, 2015, 08:46:47 am »
hi all johns family would like me to thank everyone for there support and kind words jeane johns wife has sent a photo that she would like me to post too of johns two favourite boats


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