FRANKLIN, Hugh Franklin

FRANKLIN, Hugh  – Hugh passed away peacefully, at Collingwood General & Marine Hospital.

 

Beloved husband of the late Isobel Franklin (nee McDonald); cherished father of Fraser and Colin Grant (Kelly); very proud grandfather of Riley.

Hugh was loved and will be sadly missed by Joye Robertson and family.

 

Born in Guatemala, attended grade school in Jamaica, then onto Ridley, RMC/’52 and U of T for Engineering.

 

Hugh also held a Private Pilot License and once successfully crash-landed a Harvard after a mechanical failure. A bachelor until well into his 40’s, Hugh quickly embraced family life.

 

He was the king of barbequing, always measured his scotch exactly, and selectively turned a blind eye to the shenanigans of his two teenage boys.

 

Hugh was thoughtful, considerate and a true gentleman for all of his 94 years. He had a wonderful life.

 

Much gratitude extended to Dr. Cornell and the wonderful staff at the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital.

 

A celebration of life will happen in the late spring.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations to the hospital would be appreciated.

 

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