John WilliamHUGHESIn Memory of John William Hughes OBE
It is with great sadness that John of Hendwr, Llandrillo passed away peacefully at Wrexham Maelor Hospital on 24 June aged 86.
Loving husband to the late Glenys Ann and father to Susan and Philip and grandfather to Emily, Thomas, Robert and William. John passed away with the customary dignity and grace that defined the way he lived his life.
Those who had the privilege of knowing him will remember his warmth, generosity, good humour and the genuine interest he took in others.
Hendwr was his life's work, and its customers were very dear to him. He valued the friendships he formed over many years and took enormous pride and pleasure in welcoming so many people and helping to create happy memories for them.
As the highly active Chairman of the All Wales Flood Defence and Land Drainage Committee, he drew on a lifetime of farming at Hendwr to advise the government and help protect farmers, homes and businesses from flooding, work recognised with the award of his OBE in 2003. His sharp mind, sound judgement and quiet diplomacy also led to his appointment to the Lands Tribunal, a role he greatly valued for the opportunity it gave him to help people resolve difficult matters fairly.
He will be greatly missed and very fondly remembered.
Funeral service at Pentrebychan, Wrexham at 1;30pm Friday 31st July, followed by refreshments at Hendwr.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in memory for the Alzheimer's Society.
All enquiries please to Caldecott & Sons, 12 Penybryn, Wrexham 01978 261764.
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