David HUGHSON

Adjust Text Size: A+ A-

HUGHSON: David Lloyd Hughson, 72, of Edmonton, Alberta, passed away July 14, 2016 at University of Alberta Hospital. Born on February 25, 1944, he was the second son of Harold and Jane Hughson of Pine Creek, Manitoba. Lloyd grew up in the Pine Creek district and attended schools in Norfolk, Austin, MacGregor and Brandon University. Growing up, music was a large part of his life, taking vocal lessons in Brandon and competing in many music festivals and vocal competitions. Lloyd sang for numerous weddings and funerals. He played piano as well and spent hours entertaining family and friends at get to togethers. He also played for “The Austin Melodiers” for many years. Lloyd taught Business Education in many northern communities at the beginning of his working career. Later in life he worked for the food service industry which led him to Edmonton. Lloyd was predeceased by his father, Harold (1998), mother Jane (2016) and brother Roy (2015). He is survived by sisters, Anne (Dwayne) Wright of Brandon, Jean (Garry) Loeppky of White Lake, BC, brother Hal (Deb) of Squamish, BC, plus numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncle. We were fortunate to have a family reunion in June in which Lloyd got to visit with all his siblings plus nieces and nephews. Funeral service information will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society or charity of choice.

As published in Brandon Sun on Jul 30, 2016