Eulogy
Ifor Hywel Hughes
Ifor bach, true to our father’s promise, arrived in our home, Lyndale, Penygroes, on July 31, 1947. It was the most exciting event for Astrid and me. He was a beautiful child, happy when all went his way, but if he didn’t get his way, his temper rose and fell very easily. But one thing that endeared him to us, “big” sisters, was his sense of humour and whimsy.
One couldn’t be down in the dumps for too long with Ifor around. In my memory, his big thing was always wanting to make sure that everyone was “all right”. And what a tease he was. Poor Janet endured a lot of his teasing personality, but his loving and caring side overcame all else.
Ifor tried very hard to keep in touch even though I live so far from everyone in the family. We managed to holiday many times together, in the UK, Switzerland or Canada. Malcolm and I had one particularly memorable holiday with Ifor and Janet. They came here to Toronto, and the 4 of us, drove to Newfoundland in a Winnebago R.V. We had an awesome holiday,
wishing we had more time. It was precious being with Ifor and Janet and such fun listening to Ifor talking to locals as we drove around “the Rock”. What Ifor discovered about Nfld. from the young folk he spoke to was most interesting. He chatted amicably with the Mayor of Corner Brook. How often would one bump into the Mayor!
He also took us around some special places in our own land, and I always learned something from Ifor. For years, as Janet and Ifor went around special spots in the UK, they sent us postcards. I kept them all, lining the walls of my laundry room with them. I was very sad when moving meant leaving them behind. It was their way of keeping in touch. Malcolm had the last in-touch phone call with Ifor on the Saturday morning, and to Malc olm that was very special, and that he had that last ‘every day’ kind of chat.
Another part of Ifor was his deep faith in the Almighty. A Welshman to the core, he appreciated being able to p
Malcolm Nicholson
20/11/2025
