Obituary of Hubert (Hugh) Skanes

Hugh passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Innisfree House in Kitchener, in his 93^rd year.

Loving husband of 58 years to Grace and proud father to his three girls, Anna (David), Katherine (David) and Jennifer (Eric).  “Pop” will be dearly missed by his five grandchildren, Taylor, Mallory (Matt), Alysha, Connor, Olivia and his great-grandson Noah.  Lovingly remembered by his sister Ruth Kunsch.

Predeceased by his brother Max and his sisters Joyce, Jean, and Joan.

Hugh was a big fan of the Blue Jays and Maple Leafs, loved Opera music, enjoyed playing cards, and had a wicked sense of humour.

Hugh’s family will receive friends at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Thursday, November 14, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  A memorial service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, November 15, 2019 at 2:30 p.m., followed by a reception in the funeral home’s Fireside Room.

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to Innisfree House (via Lisaard House) may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

A special thank you is extended to Dr. Sheila Russek (palliative care doctor at Grand River Hospital), the staff at Innisfree House, and the many PSWs who helped over the past two years.