Lena Dorothy Grace Hughes

Lena Dorothy Grace Hughes passed away Wednesday, November 21st, 2012 at the Swift Current Regional Hospital at the age of 90 years.  She was born on August 19th, 1922 and was raised south of Chaplin, SK.  Lena married Bennie Hughes on December 5th, 1941.  Bennie didn’t have a chance with that wonderful figure, beautiful legs, great cook and heart of gold.  Bennie and Lena farmed side by side for 68 years.  Lena had so many talents – sewing, making quilts, square dancing, flowers, taking beautiful pictures, plus hauling bales and grain – to name a few.  She was a wonderful cook like no other.  No one ever left her house hungry and Lena always had a picnic lunch prepared and ready.  A big part of Lena’s life was her family and friends.  She always loved company and had lots at her home.  Lena lost Bennie, the love of her life, on October 18th, 2009.  She was predeceased by her parents, Hugh and Dorothy Millar; father and mother-in-law, Ben and Gladys Hughes; brother and sister-in-law, Ken and Ivy Millar; brothers and sisters–in-law: Doug, Gordon, Helen and Joyce Hughes, and Wayne Pierce; and nephew, Rick Pierce.  Lena leaves to mourn her 3 daughters: Dorothy (John) Knudsen, Roberta (Richard) Essex and Karen (Brent) Silvester; brother, Bill (Ivy) Millar; sister, Daphine (Willy) Allen; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Dave Hughes; sisters-in-law: Gladys Pierce, Marlene Hughes and Ron Moore; plus many nieces and nephews.  The Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, November 25th, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chaplin Community Complex, Chaplin, SK.  Alfred Mathieson will officiate and interment will follow in Droxford Cemetery.  As an expression of sympathy, donations in Lena’s name may be made to the Chaplin United Church, General Delivery, Chaplin, SK, S0H 0V0.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  Calvin Gammel, Funeral Director. 693-4550