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Walter (Dave) Hughes (26 Jan 1947 - 22 Jan 2021)
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Dave was born in Southampton on 26 January 1947 and lived with his mum and dad and sister Lydia in Lyon Street, Southampton. He went to Central School and during this time delivered orders all over Southampton for the local butcher. When Dave left school he became an apprentice electrician with B A Correy. Dave worked as an electrician until he went to work for Red Funnel ferries in the parcels office. In 1970, Dave married his first wife, Taina and they had two daughters, Tara and Sacha.
In 1972 they decided to try their hands in the pub trade and initially worked at a hotel on the Isle of Wight before obtaining a posting with Berni Inns in Oxford. Dave and Taina separated in 1975. Dave was still working for Berni Inns when he was asked to cover as holiday relief in Yeovil and this was when he met Janet on 7 May 1976. After meeting Jan, he left Berni Inns, moved to Yeovil and was employed by Westland Helicopters as an aircraft electrician building electrical looms for helicopters.
Dave and Jan got married in November 1978 and had two daughters, Alison and Susannah (Susie). Dave went back to Red Funnel in 1991 and the family moved to Southampton the following year. He worked at Red Funnel until he retired in 2009, going back to work as holiday relief for two summers after this. Dave was popular at Red Funnel and always had lots of stories of the celebrities that he met who were travelling to the Isle of Wight, in particular during the Isle of Wight festival season.
Dave loved all sports but in particular football and Southampton Football Club. He was over joyed when he was able to get an FA Cup Final ticket in 2002.
He always loved movies and theatre. In his later years he joined Hamble Players and later Bishopstoke Players and appeared in many pantomimes and plays with both groups. His favourite role was appearing as Jim in the Vicar of Dibley in 2018 with Bishopstoke, which sold out every night and was the most profitable show they had ever done.
After retiring from Red Funnel, Dave took up his new role as full time Grandad to Alfie, Oscar and Annabelle. He was delighted at finding out about the arrival of both Chester and Leo in 2019.
Dave will always be loved and remembered by his family and friends, taken from us too soon but leaving us in his prime.
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It was an honour to have had you as a friend even for such a short time. You were one of those people who just spread joy everywhere you went. You will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all. RIP lovely man.xx
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Dave, my definition of a true gentleman. I feel truly blessed to have met you and thank you for all the memories you have left me with. Keep smiling up there, my friend. Xx
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Another star in the sky. I wish I'd met you sooner, could have learned a lot from this super, kind and funny gent. Pete B
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Dave, it was a real joy to know you through the Bishopstoke Players.
I will never forget your exuberant portrayal of Jim in The Vicar of Dibley. You were made for the part!
You were always very friendly to me and I'll never forget your infectious smile and twinkle in your eye.
Dave, I miss you.
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In memory of Dave, sending love to all the family xx
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Dave, it was a pleasure to get to know you through Bishopstoke players, you lit up the Hall every time you walked in, always smiling, friendly and chatty, our time spent on Vicar of Dibley was so enjoyable, you made a great Jim glad we have a copy of the show to remember you by,
Will miss you and our Chats about the Saints, Rest in peace Dave, we are lost without you but God has requested your presence to bring joy to others like you gave to us...
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Lots of love from ‘little Lyd’ xx
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God bless you Dave xx
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Dear Dave. Wish we had met you many years ago. You reminded us so very much of your brother Ronnie. Still in shock that you are no longer with us. We have lost a very dear friend. You were fun, you were kind, you were simply a lovely man. Our thoughts are with your loving family Jan/ girls and Lydia/family. God bless you Dave xxx
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Sleep well Dave. I only knew you for a very short time but always enjoyed your company. Kind and generous and with a cheeky smile always at the corners of your mouth is how I will remember you. You were a true gentleman and a pleasure to know. Drinks on the house, a la maison!!
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In memory of Dave and happy times spent in his company in Yeovil and who always had a friendly welcoming smile whenever he saw you. A lovely man who will be sadly missed.
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From Mum and I. Dave was a lovely man and will be sorely missed.
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Sincere condolences. Dave was a warm, kind-hearted and lovely person and a pleasure to have known. Barbara and Pete Yates
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Fond memories and love from Sue and Mike. An especially great works manager to Danielle. Sending love to you all.
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Dave was proud to be a Freemason, a past master of Connaught Lodge of Mark Master Masons.
Always a smile and a kind word to all the members. Taken too soon , a friend with whom I spent many memorial occasions. He will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathies to Jan and family
Brian Cox.
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Dave's legacy is that we can all learn how to treat people better, with warm, respect and kindness. I send the family my deepest condolences. Thinking of you all x
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On behalf of the Members of Connaught Mark Master Masons I send all our sympathy to his family on their loss
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