On October 19, 2025, at Darfield Hospital, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Ena, much loved father, father-in-law, and friend of Robert, Alexander and Kerri, Margaret and Geoff, proud and loving Grandad of Megan and Joe, and a loving great-grandfather of four. Respected brother and brother-in-law of Mac (deceased) and Jennifer, Ian (deceased) and Nola, Duncan (deceased) and Alison, David (deceased) and Bev, Chris and Peter Reay, Jane and the late John Waite. Special thanks to the staff at Darfield Hospital for their exceptional care of Hugh. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Hugh Paterson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The funeral service for Hugh will be held at Trinity Church, corner McLaughlins and Bangor Roads, Darfield, on Thursday, October 23, at 11.00am. Garden flowers would be welcome. Private burial to follow.

Published by The Press on Oct. 21, 2025.