John T. “Howie” Hughes 45 of Rockland died Monday January 5th in the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital after a brief illness. He was the son of Robert and Clara L. (Lane) Hughes of Rockland. Howie was born in Boston and was a life long resident of Rockland and attended Rockland Schools. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed all sports.
In addition to his parents, he was the loving father of Courtney Hughes of Rockland, his brothers and sisters Michael Hughes and his wife Tammy of Carver, Scott Smith of Dorchester, Laurie Gola and her husband Chris of Quincy and Linda Coughlin and her husband Bob of Rockland; also his nieces and nephews, Bobbie and Keith Coughlin, Samantha Hughes and Maddy Gola. He was also the brother of the late Robert Hughes, Jr.
His services will be held on Monday January 12th at 8:15 AM from the Blanchard Funeral Chapel Plymouth Street (Rt. 58 at the rotary) Whitman, followed a funeral mass at 9:00 AM in the Holy Family Church, Rockland, MA. Burial will be in the Holy Family Cemetery, Rockland. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend his visitation on Sunday January 11th from 1:00-5:00 PM. Donations may be made to the Rockland Federal Credit Union C/O The Courtney Hughes Fund 241 Union Street, Rockland, MA 02370