Condolence: Ah, Hugh. Kind and friendly eyes, and always a smile and great conversation. So accepting and tolerant of a younger generation that did things differently. There have been many 'parents of friends' in my life - some good, some bad, some indifferent - but few that are memorable. Hugh (along with Leila as well) certainly fit into the memorable category for me. Together they produced some rather remarkable offspring, all of whom Glen and I count amongst our friends. Our greatest sympathy to you all - you have lost a treasure. Long may his memory live in your family. xoxo Anne and Glen Carroll

Condolence: To my closest friends – Steve and Jill Harrington – and the Taylor Family With Sincerest Condolences. May I say Thank you for introducing me to Hugh many years ago in Campbell River. Right from this introduction I will always have great memories of Hugh’s visits at your home in Campbell River and just how at ease Hugh was when he visited you there. I will always cherish the vast conversations I had with Hugh; the topics were vast and very interesting. I remember core samples I had brought him to test his analysis which was always bang on. (I am certain he wished I had brought scotch instead!) Never the less the topics were usually a history lesson and while I always enjoyed these, I do remember one particular night, where many were talking, and where Hugh and I were in discussion when “Steve” had interrupted at some point. It was then that “Hugh” announced to “Steve, Frank is speaking - in a rather bold voice” The room was silenced and the laugh was on. We still discuss that moment and laugh today. To Jill, while I know and had seen many times over, you were and are a great daughter with so much compassion for your father and it was so easy to see. To Hugh I say, “Rest in Peace, I will truly miss our conversations” Your Friend, Frank Sputek

Condolence: Goodbye, dear dad, old friend. Love you always.