Obituary of Hugh Wilson McNaughton

It is with great sadness that the family of Hugh Wilson McNaughton announce his passing on August 7, 2018. Born on June 22, 1938, in Westville, NS, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Mae Irene (Wilson) McNaughton. Hugh served in the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery for 35 years retiring as a Sergeant in 1991. Hugh was also very active in his community coaching various hockey and baseball teams. Hugh led some of those teams to National and Provincial titles over the years; such as, CF National Hockey Champions, Oromocto High School Blues and Oromocto Minor Hockey Provincial titles. In addition to being a coach, Hugh was an elite athelete throughout his military career. Hugh was also an active member of the Oromocto Masonic Lodge, Shriners and member of the Royal Canadian Legion. He is survived by spouse Carol Joyce (MacLeod) McNaughton; sons Glenn McNaughton (Gail) of Collingwood, ON and Darren McNaughton (Terri) of Simpsonville, South Carolina; daughter Colleen Donnelly (nee) McNaughton (Mike) of Lincoln, NB; grandchildren Zachary, Cody, Caroline, Kendal, Connor, Andrew and Aaron; brother Lloyd MacNaughton; nephew Kenneth MacNaughton (Krista); niece Gwen MacNaughton, as well as his grand-dog Elwood. In addition to his parents, Hugh was predeceased by his sister-in-law Ghyssie MacNaughton. By request there will be no visitation. The public is welcome to attend an interment that will take place at the Oromocto Pioneer Gardens on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 2pm. Memorial donations may be made to The Oromocto Minor Hockey Association.