

CROCKETT, Hugh James- It is with broken hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Hugh, surrounded by his family on Friday, April 29th, 2016 in his 66th year. Hugh endured debilitating illnesses during his life and persevered through it all with strength and grace and passed on his own terms just as he lived his life.
Hugh will always be loved and forever missed by his wife and best friend Lorena; his children Meagan Thompson (Kevin), Jason Crockett (Sarah), Joel Durksen (Christina), and Elyse Durksen (Samantha). Cherished Papa/Grandpa to Maryssa, Lebron, Wyatt, Reonah, Colton, Emmett and Lennon. Survived by his brother Ken Crockett (Melody). Much loved son-in-law to Jacob & Susie Neufeld and cherished brother-in-law to Vic & Kim Neufeld and Florrie Neufeld. He will be missed as well by his nieces and nephews.
Hugh had a long and distinguished career of forty-seven years with Hydro One, most recently as Superintendent of Transmission Lines for Ontario. He will be greatly missed there by his many friends, co-workers and business colleagues, and the loss of his knowledge and expertise will leave a void no one else can fill. His work ethic and dedication were admired by all who knew him, and there is no question his life's work has left a lasting impression on those he encountered and the entire hydro industry network.
Hugh will be lovingly remembered for his great strength, courage, humour and his love of a good bottle of red wine.
A profound thank you to Dr. E. Minkarious for his outstanding care and compassion, and a very special thanks to the NHS nurses and doctors of 3B.
The family will receive friends at the Hulse & English Funeral Home & Chapel, 75 Church Street in St. Catharines (905-684-6346) on Tuesday May 3rd, 2016 from 2:00pm- 4:00pm and 7:00pm- 9:00pm and on Wednesday May 4th from 11:am-1:00pm. A Celebration of Hugh's life will be held in the chapel Wednesday May 4th 2016 at 1:00pm. Immediately following please join us to continue the celebration and for refreshments at the Best Western Carin Croft 6400 Lundy's Lane in Niagara Falls.
As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Kidney Foundation. Online tributes can be made at www.hulseandenglish.com
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