08/04/2025
Jean Hughes
Of Broadway
Passed away peacefully at home on March 16th, 2025, aged 91 years.
Jean was preceded in passing by her husband, Cecil Henry Hughes, and is survived by her children, Ian, Sally and Peter, her grandchildren Emma, Evan and Frances, and five great-grandchildren.
She lead a long and adventurous life, growing up in Manchester and surviving the blitz of World War Two. She married Cecil in 1957 and was the bedrock of her family. She travelled and lived in many parts of the world, always bringing happiness, kindness and charity to those around her. She spent the last decades of her life in Broadway, where she was a vibrant member of the community with a great many friends. She was active in many organizations, recognized with the ‘Pride of Broadway’ award, and spent many years involved with Signpost Broadway, which won the ‘King's Award for Voluntary Service’ in 2024, and the Today’s Our Day dementia support group. Her wonderful life was a precious gift to her family and friends, who miss her dearly.
A service to celebrate her life will be held at St. Michael and All Angels church in Broadway at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 11th.
Family flowers only, donations, if desired, for Signpost-Broadway or The Vale Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre may be sent c/o Merstow Green Funeral Home.
