He was always kind to me and the Ayers family. Committal Service will be held on And through a host of cheery and colourful characters in some of TV’s biggest shows he became a much-loved star. My heart goes out to you. We would go bowling with Trevor and Dorthy, Friday nights as I recall. Keep on top of all the day's Man United transfer rumours and breaking news including the latest on Jadon Sancho and Ousmane Dembele.

Box 1548, Gaylord, MI 49734. Visitation will be held on April 21, 2019 at 11:00 am at Lincoln Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 11801 SE Mt Scott Blvd., Portland, Oregon.

His sense of humour, even in the darkest hours, was immeasurable. When my wife to be was attending Western we would spend some weekends at the Hughes house even though Geoff was in the Navy at time. GMB's Dr Hilary Jones angrily tells Stanley Johnson 'don't take us for fools' over flouting mask rules, The Good Morning Britain doc blasted the Prime Minister's dad's excuse, Headteacher tells parents 'this is not our fault' as pupils sent home to isolate for a second time, The youngsters had just returned from a fortnight off when there was another positive case in their bubble, Plans approved for 410 homes on former chemicals factory in Miles Platting - but some councillors aren't happy, Councillors feel they weren't properly consulted about the scheme and are unhappy about the loss of open space, Yob left teacher cut and scarred after hurling glass in bar. Geoffrey was an avid fisherman and enjoyed building fishing rods and teaching others the art of ‘angling’. Published in Republican & Herald on Dec. 22, 2019. I’m so sorry you lost Geoff. His agent confirmed that he died, aged 68, peacefully in his sleep on Friday at a hospice near the home he shared with wife Susan. So enjoyed his conversations! What will you miss most about Geoffrey B. Hughes? Expert advice: what to do and say when someone dies. The devoted husband of Sue, much loved brother of John, Keith, Brian and Barry, loving brother in law of Caz, Margaret, Madge and the late Eileen.

Paula, Grant and Harmony: Enquiries to: HOPKINSON WOOTTON LOVATT Independent Funeral Directors, 15 Chetwynd Street, Wolstanton. Worked with him many years, a true friend and one of the most genuine people I ever met. The beginning of a long friendship of 57 years. I used to call him every few weeks but hadn’t spoken to him in about a fortnight.
", His Heartbeat co-star Tricia Penrose said: "Just found out about my dear friend Geoff Hughes. In 1983, Hughes chose to leave Coronation Street, and Eddie was married off and moved to Bury. He will be greatly missed. In 2009, Hughes was appointed deputy lord lieutenant of the island. As I stood with other MoM's, he abruptly came over to me with the sole purpose, and mission minded demeanor, to respectfully introduce himself.

Enter your email address to recieve a notification for any new activity on this notice. So sorry for your loss. Everyone connected with the programme sends our sincerest condolences to his family and friends. Mo. ", Gavin and Stacey star Mathew Horne also paid tribute to Hughes, tweeting: "Sad to hear of Geoffrey Hughes’ passing. Semper fi, https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/portland-or/geoffrey-hughes-8253619, © 2020 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC.

In the BBC's Liverpool Nativity (2007), he led the cast as the Angel Gabriel, directing events as they unfolded live in the city centre.

I have since, and will forever hold extreme gratitude for Sgt Hughes, and his most meaningful words that he thoughtfully shared with me on that day. When his mother and father relocated to Battle Creek in 1967 we remained in contact. 11125 SE 172nd Ave., He was born September 14, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, to his parents; Trevor and Dorothy (Paulen) Hughes. "He was always a softy," Hughes told the writer Daran Little in 1995.

I will always miss his smile and my friend.

Geoffrey was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Penny Hughes. The vest-wearing Onslow irked Hyacinth by occasionally leading her husband, Richard, astray and rebuffed his wife's advances with the excuse: "I've got a headache.". Hughes was a more objectionable version of Eddie and Vernon in the sitcom Keeping up Appearances (1990-95), written by Roy Clarke. He was born September 14, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, to his parents; Trevor and Dorothy (Paulen) Hughes. 11800 SE Mt Scott Blvd., Both Lesley Herbert, 21 and friend Jessica Winstanley, 20, walked free from court after narrowly avoiding immediate jail terms for the "deeply unpleasant" attack.
Canada was a favorite place And there were the Fly in fishing trips in Canada (Machekino Lodge) awesome, what happens in Canada stays in Canada was the rule.

Pops, you will be missed so much. Thanks for sharing him…. Geoffrey Hughes, who played Eddie Yeats in Coronation Street and Onslow in Keeping Up Appearances, has died from prostate cancer aged 68. Thanks for making me feel like family. You and Paula are amazing caring people. Later we had a son and Grant came along shortly after.

He said he wanted me to know I could be proud of my son...that we raised him well...and he was honored to serve with him.As I choked back emotions and tears, I firmly shook his hand with patriotic respect... Gratefully thanking him for sharing those things with me, and for his own service to our country.It was a moment I have, and will ALWAYS treasure...My son has always thought very highly of Sgt Hughes and says he was a bright spot in their days. We certainly enjoyed his many stories while servicing our elevators at Alpena General Hospital, now MidMichigan Medical Center-Alpena. With intentional eye contact, he continued to express various praises of my son from their experiences together. Geoffrey Hughes, 70 Geoffrey R. Hughes, 70, of Gaylord, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020. April 21, 2019 at Oregon. Hughes contributed enormously to the comedy that Bernard Youens and Jean Alexander – as Stan and Hilda Ogden – brought to No 13 Coronation Street. "He was my mate. The actor Geoffrey Hughes, who has died of prostate cancer aged 68, played gormless Eddie Yeats in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street from 1974 to 1983, and thereafter was typecast on television as a lovable rogue. Geoffrey was an avid fisherman and enjoyed building fishing rods and teaching others the art of ‘angling’. Eddie was also responsible for the mountain mural, or "muriel" as Hilda called it, in the Ogdens' living room – at one time graced with three ornamental flying ducks. "I send my sincere condolences to all his friends and family.". He is one that you will always remember. Geoffrey married Paula Miller September 20, 1975. In the West End, he appeared in Say Goodnight to Grandma (St Martin's theatre, 1973), Run for Your Wife (Criterion theatre, 1984-85) and Semi-Monde (Royalty theatre, 1987-88).

I’m gutted. ", Helen Worth, who plays Gail McIntyre, said: "Geoff was a dear friend and I’m sad to hear of his passing. 4:00 pm at Such a nice man. God’s speed Geoff Hughes. He proceeded to tell me how highly he regarded my son, and his ability to handle the most difficult situations they encountered. Once submitted your tribute will be moderated before it appears online, you will then be notified via email. The devoted husband of Sue, much loved brother of John, Keith, Brian and Barry, loving brother in law of Caz, Margaret, Madge and the late Eileen. One of the street’s memorable characters. Amad Traore is making waves at Atalanta and Man United are working on a deal to sign the Ivory Coast winger before transfer deadline day. Geoffrey Hughes DL (2 February 1944 – 27 July 2012) was an English actor. Matt Hancock explains the scientific advice, A number of MPs in the Commons questioned the validity of the lockdown measure, When Bolton's pubs and restaurants will be allowed to reopen, Matt Hancock gave the green light for them to Bolton's hospitality industry to reopen in Commons earlier, Ancoats Chinese restaurant shares heartbreaking message after being broken into for the third time in a year, The burglars previously helped themselves to some spring rolls, It's illegal for bars and restaurants to supply these plastic products to customers from today, In England from October 1, a ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds finally comes into effect, Coronavirus LIVE UK updates as Bolton aligns with rest of Greater Manchester lockdown measures, The latest breaking news and updates on the coronavirus crisis in Greater Manchester and across the UK and the world, Manchester United news and transfers LIVE Sancho and Dembele plus Traore to Man Utd latest. Geoff 'o' will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and friends. This led to a lead role in The Bright Side (1985) as the mild-mannered prison warden Mr Lithgow, constantly being wound up by an inmate's wife played by Paula Wilcox. Rest in Peace Geoff. He made a brief return four years later for a hospital visit by Eddie to Hilda. Geoffrey R. Hughes, 70, of Gaylord, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020. His first appearance in Coronation Street was in 1967, as Phil Ferguson, a thug who beat up Albert Tatlock.