Richard (Rik) Hughes (7 Sep 1968 - 27 Mar 2021)
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Funeral Director
- Location
- Tithe Green Burial Ground Grange Farm Oxton, Nottinghamshire NG25 0RG
- Date
- 26th Apr 2021
- Time
- 3.30pm
In loving memory of Richard (Rik) Hughes who sadly passed away on 27th March 2021
Rik was born in Beaconsfield in 1968 but spoke most about growing up in Dorset with his mum Chris, his dad David (sadly passed away) and younger brother Tim. A love of fishing, music and friendship began here.
He left at 16 to explore his independence in Bournemouth and experience some of his most formative years working a bizarre range of jobs, living in a variety of different flats and having many, many, many nights out.
Yeovil became his home at 20 for A levels followed by Nottingham for his first degree in Communication Studies. The range of jobs, houses and nights out remained constant and his love of music and friendships deepened.
At 28 his many jobs became 1 and he began work at Framework Housing Association (Macedon, once upon a time). He remained there for 22 years in a variety of roles and built a passion for improving the life chances and choices of vulnerable and homeless people. He had such loyalty for Framework and the individuals he worked alongside meant a huge amount to him.
In 2018 Rik took the incredibly difficult decision to spread his wings and join Riverside Housing Association for a new challenge, but continuing his commitment to Housing with Care and Support. His experiences there developed him further and he loved the opportunities it presented. Again he worked alongside an amazing team of individuals and spoke very highly of them all.
Rik met Anna when he first joined Framework, working alongside each other at a front line hostel. Tentative hanging out began over the first few months, which led to living together after 2 years and eventually spending nearly 26 years together. Joseph and Chloe joined them in 2001 and 2004 to complete the family. They moved to Farnsfield in 2002 and have had an amazing experience of village life for 18 years. Friends, music and nights out have continued in this setting too helping to grow roots and a sense of belonging.
There are so many things that could be said when talking about Rik and hopefully there will be an opportunity at some point this year for them all to be mentioned. A few in passing - music, festivals (Glastonbury in particular), hats, fishing, home brew, bread baking, walking, chess, cooking for others, camping, always swimming under the water, Tillie and Liquorice (dogs), beards, whiskey, Radio 6, blue checked shirts, tripping up, music, music, music, music, music.
Some words people have shared - generous, thoughtful, curious, lovely guy to work with, one of the loveliest people, beautiful gentleman, welcoming, always had a smile to share, fabulous man, wonderful, kind, warm, the best of colleagues, kind hearted, dear friend, lasting impact on my life, intelligent, interesting, entertaining.
A genuinely lovely, gentle man.
There is no doubt that he will be missed but please feel free to share your memories and words so that he can be remembered too.
The funeral service and burial will be on the 26th April at 2:30 and 3:30. Unfortunately there is a COVID restriction to 30 people and they have been invited directly.
There will be a larger memorial service later in the year to celebrate and allow all to attend. TBC.
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![The Hughes family at Tim and Charlotte’s wedding in Bristol](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/5eBV2DTUxuhGqnd2StCcZLOaKK4=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/349db1d6-fc49-4451-8399-47a9259522c7.jpeg)
The Hughes family at Tim and Charlotte’s wedding in Bristol
![Fishing with Dad and Joe in Nottingham](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/A92GVoPze_YTiKr2_qAE3MKlvuU=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/49d064e4-7505-4539-ad2d-9618f315611f.jpeg)
Fishing with Dad and Joe in Nottingham
![Three generations](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/GG9LCaxv_tPCc8FFiO9LpfQINBQ=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/588a235a-6900-4ad0-9546-b799939f7d83.jpeg)
Three generations
![Rik with his godson Toby](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/ojHPHzkqesiULmxvDJsuscyA-3k=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/43aee217-49c6-41b1-84c1-5c495ff0d6c1.jpeg)
Rik with his godson Toby
![Mum with her two angelic sons](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/hhDwMDH5ZkiBStdo7QRRBcvP5Wo=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/90294b87-9615-4c37-b771-fa470352a169.jpeg)
Mum with her two angelic sons
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Sixth form school photo
![Sunny day in Bournemouth](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/aF7_8nbBchHghQpfF0WTPdNlycI=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/cace1c62-dff8-4b78-bf09-e6c388248260.jpeg)
Sunny day in Bournemouth
![A lovely memory](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/USRDp8beqy19OIetukKDYgg1DZM=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/a12dbc18-9349-4d7f-a0a9-a9bc3e76c6c6.jpeg)
A lovely memory
Farnstock Family
![Our last holiday together in France. Amazing memories](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/Z3fqNrialB4QOAhg5Gz7kVKSD7w=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/2d05aa08-caaa-4096-862d-46e38cce08fa.jpeg)
Our last holiday together in France. Amazing memories
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![Christmas 2019, the last time the whole family was together! We all loved Rik and he will be hugely missed.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/0Evm5yBwuuAJ0DYOy3oY3Jfk04Y=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/82fcccf3-89a0-43fa-ab2f-799895b552a8.jpeg)
Christmas 2019, the last time the whole family was together! We all loved Rik and he will be hugely missed.
![One more from me (sorry about posting the same two photos twice earlier! Technical problems). Rick is here in Oct 90 at the Nottingham Trent Uni Rock Society freshers pub crawl. To his right is Anton Joiner, who sent it to me as i was not there. Steve](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/bk_IPSqJv7sN5rl4-f0pvQIxToM=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/6df1dd78-6a6e-4dc6-810a-c9ace1017820.jpg)
One more from me (sorry about posting the same two photos twice earlier! Technical problems). Rick is here in Oct 90 at the Nottingham Trent Uni Rock Society freshers pub crawl. To his right is Anton Joiner, who sent it to me as i was not there. Steve
![Taken in the Mayfair Restaurant in Nottingham in 1993, this shows the six of us that then lived at 154 Wilford Grove. From left are: Ross Leather, Anton Joiner, Rik, Martin Sim (who died in 2015 of cancer, he was only 43), myself and Rupert Wilkins](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/_1X5g0cPpbeosZ3Wm5M4FqearOY=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/33e54634-97aa-4d7e-be2c-e10fe3d3057d.jpg)
Taken in the Mayfair Restaurant in Nottingham in 1993, this shows the six of us that then lived at 154 Wilford Grove. From left are: Ross Leather, Anton Joiner, Rik, Martin Sim (who died in 2015 of cancer, he was only 43), myself and Rupert Wilkins
![This photo was taken at the Mayfair Restaurant in Mansfield Rd, Nottingham in May, 1993. I am at the head of the table and Rik at the front. Dennis Wardrop is there too, raising his glass.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/wJgoPqwSM1sKka6YXNzYqAtENMs=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/e9b78641-639c-4b18-9543-b102aaef97e3.jpg)
This photo was taken at the Mayfair Restaurant in Mansfield Rd, Nottingham in May, 1993. I am at the head of the table and Rik at the front. Dennis Wardrop is there too, raising his glass.
![Richard and I dining on digestive biscuits and Marlbo Lights....U2 at Cardiff Arms Park July '87. X](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/1LFmOKtSEtGwsFM8EBuKK648f9E=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/71c9f331-424b-44c0-b54e-7c2f5415f0ae.jpeg)
Richard and I dining on digestive biscuits and Marlbo Lights....U2 at Cardiff Arms Park July '87. X
![He was such a gent. He slowly walked alongside me (my pace not Rik's) as we climbed Mam Tor and then was the first to cheers my celebratory pint once we'd made it back down! Kind and thoughtful, always!](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/YqVCWZF9jrnN4R0FrIwXy_W7O7c=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/bc6e87ff-c026-4054-ba97-7f9929642686.jpg)
He was such a gent. He slowly walked alongside me (my pace not Rik's) as we climbed Mam Tor and then was the first to cheers my celebratory pint once we'd made it back down! Kind and thoughtful, always!
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