In memory of

Stephen O'Connell Hughes

May 6, 1951 - August 23, 2022

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, it was COVID that took Stephen from this world on August 23, 2022. Survived by his loving wife Candace Walton. Forever cherished by his loving daughter Summer Ferguson, his four siblings and sister in law Allyson Handley, Brian Hughes, sister in law Cathy Hughes , Lizbeth Dube and Gillian Hughes and his granddaughters Devany, Jadyn, Teagan, Elyse and Ashley Charlotte. Predeceased by his parents Stephen and Theresa Hughes. He will be forever missed but forever remembered.
Stephen was an outstanding human being, with care and compassion for all his fellow humans. Kind and caring and always willing, Stephen loved life and living it to the fullest.
A Celebration of Life in honour of Stephen will take place in September. More details to come.

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Summer Ferguson (Daughter)

Entered August 28, 2022 from Brighton

Daddy
I know you are all around us.
I hear you and feel your love.
This next transition is harder for us than you but i know you are in a better place.
We will always and forever honor you.
Love,
Summer
Devany
Teagan
Elyse
Ashley

Devany (Granddaughter)

Entered August 28, 2022

I loved it when he used to come over and hold Ashley when she was a baby, and he said listen Ashley Charlotte there will come a time when you're old enough to choose whether or not you'll go by Ashley or Charlotte.

Patrick Keenan (Friend since high school)

Entered August 29, 2022 from Toronto

Stephen was a great friend for 57 years, an inspiration for his battle with cancer and a special force in making life better for those whose lives he touched with enthusiasm, grace and an immense generosity of spirit. His presence endures in my life.

Sandy and Dave (Friend)

Entered August 29, 2022 from Mississauga, Ontario

We are so sorry to hear of Stephen’s passing. We need more, not less fine people like him. He was a great example of how to deal with adversity in life. His epic kindness was experienced by all who knew him. The world is a richer place because of Stephen. Rest In Peace,
Sandy and Dave

Sheilah Rogers (cousin)

Entered August 29, 2022 from Redwood Valley CA

Stephen was born when I was 9 years old so he has been part of my life since his first breath. My sister Leslie and Stephen's sister Allyson saw each other regularly as the families had only to cross the Detroit River between Windsor and Detroit to visit before the Hughes moved to Toronto. Stephen knocked my socks off from the beginning with his knowledge of car models, baseball teams, family lore and more. He also gave me a lasting nickname - Cheewah, which was his 2 year old version of Sheilah. My husband, Steve knew and loved him as well and they always talked music and baseball on our many phone calls. He will always be with us. Love, Sheilah

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