September 8, 2020
I have known Hugh and Pat for over 23 years now. We met when my son, Michael, and their daughter, Sue, decided to get married. From that point in time we were not just “in-laws”, we became family and good friends. We shared lots of holidays, birthdays, and just family gatherings together. We also shared two beautiful granddaughters. Which brings me to a great story about Hugh. It really should be Kayla’s story, but it brings a smile to my face every time I think of it.
My husband, Bruce, was outside with Kayla on one of her visits. Bruce was putting a new seat on the swing set we had out back. Apparently he was having trouble loosening one of the old screws that had rusted on the swing set. Kayla, who was about 3 or 4 years old at the time, turned to PopPop Bruce, and said “too bad the handy PopPop isn’t here.” She was referring to PopPop Hugh. She had always watched PopPop Hugh fixing things at home or bringing his tool box to her house to fix something. Hugh certainly was a handy man to have around. I will miss his smiling face at our family gatherings, but I know he will always be there with us in our hearts smiling down on us with PopPop Bruce. Rest In Peace
My husband, Bruce, was outside with Kayla on one of her visits. Bruce was putting a new seat on the swing set we had out back. Apparently he was having trouble loosening one of the old screws that had rusted on the swing set. Kayla, who was about 3 or 4 years old at the time, turned to PopPop Bruce, and said “too bad the handy PopPop isn’t here.” She was referring to PopPop Hugh. She had always watched PopPop Hugh fixing things at home or bringing his tool box to her house to fix something. Hugh certainly was a handy man to have around. I will miss his smiling face at our family gatherings, but I know he will always be there with us in our hearts smiling down on us with PopPop Bruce. Rest In Peace