Devoted husband of Ruth. Dad and Dad in law to Shane and Carolyn, Craig and Cath, Glen and Cynthia. Beloved Koru to John, Macey, Lilah and Eve; and grandpop to Oliver in London. Kaitiaki of his cherished Kotukutuku Gully. Passed away peacefully at Carter House on 13^th September 2017. Funeral to be held at St John the Baptist Anglican Church, Jocelyn St, Te Puke at 1pm on Tuesday 19^th September. No flowers by request, the family would like any donations in lieu thereof to Waipuna Hospice, PO Box 1156, Tauranga 3140. Messages to the Hughes family C/- PO Box 650, Tauranga 3140.