Doug Hughes
Our beloved, father, brother, son, partner, and friend, Douglas Stephen Hughes, passed away February 27th, 2025, and reunited with all of his friends and family that had left before him.
Doug was born on the 7th of December of 1948 in Edinburgh, Scotland, but raised and formed in Romford, in the London Borough of Havering, England. Doug was the first born son to Harry (Henry) Stephen Hughes and Florence Helena Hughes (nee Leask) and beamed eternally with pride in being a big brother to both Jeannie Edwards (nee Hughes) and Alistair Hughes.
In September 1972, Doug skipped a stone across the pond and landed in Winnipeg, Manitoba meeting the future mother of his children, the lovely and gracious Janet Hughes (nee Crawford) while working together. Shortly thereafter they relocated to Edmonton, Alberta and planted their roots. They were immensely blessed with two children, Jennifer and Stephen. His family and heart would grow from there as his children would go on to have families of their own and bearing Doug grandchildren, Isla, Xavier and Quinn, with one more on the way.
His passions for the arts extended into foreign films, music, philosophy, and travel. Doug’s love for the arts was only matched by his admiration and eagerness to learn and engage with other cultures and people.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 22, at 1:00pm at Trinity Funeral Home, 10530 116 Street Edmonton, Alberta.
Those wishing to view the service via LiveStream, may do so by accessing the following link: LiveStreamDougHughes
My deepest sympathy to you & your family Janet 🙏❤️
My heart is filled with sadness for you Steve, Jen, Jan and your families
during this difficult time. I am truly sorry for your loss of your dad and will always
be grateful for the memories I had will Doug !
Take care ,
Barry
Your dad was an integral part of the Edmonton Jewish community and a wonderful volunteer with Bnai Brith and our Seniors Drop in centre. He took great pride in going to Israel twice and volunteering while he was there. A beautiful gentle soul who will be missed. Condolences to all your family
My condolences to the family during this very sad time. Doug was my dear friend. I will always remember him visiting me, at the Glenrose Hospital after my stroke on many cold and snowy winter nights.. He was very caring, kind and always had a positive outlook on life. I will miss him dearly.
Our deepest condolences! Many wonderful memories! Visits to Stonewall and trips to Mexico and house gatherings in Edmonton. May you rest in peace❤️😘 Sending our love 💗
I met Doug at Beth Ora in 2014, and he was a very nice soul to get to know. I wish his loved ones peace and patient from God. May his memory be a blessing.
Doug was a good friend and will be missed and remembered by Gail and Bernie Estrin and by his many friends in the Edmonton Jewish community..
I had the pleasure of working with Doug at Edmonton Power/ Epcor. He was a good friend. R.I.P Doug. Condolences to his family. So sorry for your loss.
I worked with Doug at South Service Center Stores and first met Doug at the old Westend Service Center EPCOR /Edmonton Power. Doug was a pleasure to work with, he was proud of his family and loyal to his friends, Rest In Peace Doug.
What a nice person kind heart working with him at Edmonton Power EPCOR. When he retired we meet at Boston Pizza for lunch with Mike Kavanagh.. Sorry for your lost and always will be in your heart and all nice memory’s
On behalf of Temple Beth Ora, our temple sends our condolences and best wishes to Doug’s family. He was well loved within our community. May his memory be for a blessing.
My deepest condolences. Doug and I were in the same conversion class back in 2013. He was a very kind soul. He was very proud of his family. May his memory be of blessing.
Dear Janet, Jennifer, Stephen and families. I am saddened by the news of Doug’s passing and extend my deepest condolences. I am sorry I was not able to attend the memorial service. Although it has been many years since I last saw Doug, I have very fond memories from the times our family spent with Doug & Janet when I was growing up. He had such varied interests and so many stories, and I admired the way he immersed himself in learning and experiencing new cultures. It was fun to see how animated and excited he got when sharing tales of his travels to Japan or the UK, or when discussing football with my Dad! May your memories provide comfort in the coming days, and bring laughter through the tears.
Warmly, Lisa (& John) Fraser (Smith)
Condolences to the Hughes Family. Doug will always be remembered through his family for generations to come.