Passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on Monday, 25 August 2025, aged 88 years. Much loved husband of the late Nola. Dearly loved Dad of Peter, Joy, David, Ruth, and Ngaire. Adored Grandpa to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved and dearly missed by all of his extended family. Messages for Hugh's family may be left via
robertjcotton.co.nz/funerals. In lieu of flowers, donations to Barnabas Aid via
barnabasaid.org/nz would be very much appreciated. A thanksgiving service for Hugh will be held in the Emmanuel Congregational Church, 228 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North, on Friday, 29 August 2025, at 11.00am, followed by interment at Kelvin Grove Cemetery, James Line, Palmerston North.

Published by Manawatu Standard on Aug. 27, 2025.