Hugh Elder
May 23, 2012
Condolences
Dear Richard & Raymond, I just wanted you to know that I'm thinking of you and your family today. "Firsts" are always hard.
— Cheri Mollison, May 23, 2013Thinking of you.
— Alice Bancroft (Christie), June 4, 2012Very sorry to learn of Hugh's passing. I am a lifelong musician and I will always remember Hugh on CKNX Circle 8 Ranch and also seeing the Ranch Boys driving past our family farm on their way to Sauble Beach Pavilion when I was out working in the fields on a summer night, now some years ago. I have gotten to know Sue and Al Widmeyer and their friendship which I greatly value.
— Gordon Cottrill, June 1, 2012Hugh will be missed by so many people. I know that my life was a much richer place after meeting Hugie! When I worked at Birmingham, he used to come and sing for the residents, and at Saugeen, he did so well to sing and play when he felt like he was able to! My thoughts are with the family who have lost someone who not only was a wonderful man, but a great inspiration to so many who had the pleasure of getting to know him! Rest in peace my friend! Love always, your sweet Diane
— Diane Turk, May 31, 2012Dear Linda & Tom & Family, Our thoughts & sympathy are with you on the loss of your Dad. You will miss his Smiling face. May all your memories be of happy & fun times to-gather. Hugs, Kaye
— Kaye Coutts, May 30, 2012Dear Beth & Family, Please accept our sincere condolences with the loss of Hughie. We have such fond memories of going out to the Elder farm with mom(Barb Tregunna) Watson and dad Les Watson. My older brother Tom was here from Alberta in April as our mom was ill at the hospital here in Mt. Forest and passed away on April 27th. Tom, my younger brother Doug and I went to see Hughie at the nursing home as he had an old photo for Tom of when dad, Hughie,Jerry,Helen and someone else, I can`t remember who all played music together. What a treasure it is for us to have that. We made copies for all of us and returned the photo to Hughie at the nursing home on May fourth I think it was. We had a nice visit that day. He will be missed by you and many others. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was such a wonderful kind soul. God Bless you all.
— Linda Ross (Watson), May 28, 2012Dear Beth & Family, Please accept our sincere condolences with the loss of Hughie. We have such fond memories of going out to the Elder farm with mom(Barb Tregunna) Watson and dad Les Watson. My older brother Tom was here from Alberta in April as our mom was ill at the hospital here in Mt. Forest and passed away on April 27th. Tom, my younger brother Doug and I went to see Hughie at the nursing home as he had an old photo for Tom of when dad, Hughie,Jerry,Helen and someone else, I can`t remember who all played music together. What a treasure it is for us to have that. We made copies for all of us and returned the photo to Hughie at the nursing home on May fourth I think it was. We had a nice visit that day. He will be missed by you and many others. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was such a wonderful kind soul. God Bless you all.
— Linda Ross (Watson), May 28, 2012want to express my deepest sympathies to beth n her family on the loss of hugh....i remember many times singing along with hugh n linda at the neustadt or carlsruhe hotels, when dad would get up n sing with hughie n how hughie never forgot my bday.... never get to sing "out behind the barn" now without special thoughts of dad n hughie, may hugh meet up with mom n dad in heaven n continue to make beautiful music
— ruth ann (werner) luedke, May 28, 2012My condolences to Hugh's entire family. My parents were great fans of his music and I grew up on Circle 8 Ranch, watching it faithfully every week with my father. Hugh was a very talented man and will be missed by all who knew or heard him perform. I lost my mother last week so I know how hard this is for you. Remember how much he was loved by so many!!
— Connie D'Auvernay, May 28, 2012Dear Mary and Sue, Just want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Sincerely, Brian
— Brian Ward, May 28, 2012Sorry that we were unable to make it down to give our condolence in person but sometimes things get in the way. we are sad to hear of Hugh's passing. He was a good friend who always supported us in his part of the riding and we really appreciated his loyalty. He will be missed by so many of his country fans and many friend as well as his devoted family. sincerely Bill and Sue Murdoch
— Bill and Susan Murdoch, May 27, 2012On behalf of our family, we would like to send our condolences.We have many fond memories of deer hunting with hugh. sincerely Matt Weiser
— matt weiser, May 27, 2012My deepest sympathy to my dear sister Beth and my nephews, nieces and their families in the passing of their beloved Hughie (as I always called him). I have so many memories with him that it is impossible to cite any certain one because they are all special to me. My heart is wrapped around all his family and you are all in my prayers. I know Hugh will surely entertain a lot of souls in heaven and be reunited and rejoice with his son Robert. Our loss of Hughie is Heaven's gain.
— Minnie Ann Tompkins, May 27, 2012lets say goodbye liked we said hello in a friendly kind of way, we remember him from circle 8 ranch his is icon. With 2 curls on top of his forhead. He always made everbody feel upbeat. Thoughts and prays are with you. LOVE Norm and Veronika MacQuarrie
— Norm and Veronika MacQuarrie, May 27, 2012Dear Beth Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Aunt Mary Foster's daughter - Beatrice
— Beatrice Foster, May 27, 2012Richie and the Elder Family Deepest sympathy from the remaining Reesor Road crew, Alex, Dave, Jake and Kevin
— Jim McNaughton, May 27, 2012My heart aches right along with all of you. Big hugs and kisses to each and every one of you. I have many great memories of Uncle Hughie. Times around the kitchen table at the farm listening to him sing will forever be my fondest. Whenever I travel down a country road I will bring him with me. You are in our prayers, Love always Susan, Gordie and family
— Susan Murphy (Montgomery), May 27, 2012We send our sympathies to the Elder family on the passing of your dear father. We will always remember watching him on the Circle 8 Ranch. When we became neighbours Hughie would always visit after getting his mail on the 4 wheeler. He would say how he liked the flowers at the mailbox and that pansies were his favorite .We will miss Hughie and send hugs to his family. Sharon and Don
— Don and Sharon, May 27, 2012My sincere sympathy to Mary and family in the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. My thoughts are with you at this time.
— Elizabeth Coutts, May 27, 2012To my Elder family It is with great grief that I give you my condolences. I know your hearts are feeling heavy. My hope and prayers for all of you is that each day your hearts will feel lighter and lighter from the loss you are feeling, until one day only sweet memories remain to comfort you. I love each and every one of you and my arms are around you all. An extra big hug for you Auntie Beth! xoxoxoxox
— Katherine Montgomery, May 27, 2012Richie and the Elder family. Our thoughts will be with you at this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy from Scott, Dennis, Gerry, Clayton, Jay and Jim.. Reesor road crew.
— Jim McNaughton, May 27, 2012Hugh Elder led a life that all of us can aspire to. He was a committed father and husband , an educator, community leader, and a loyal friend to all that knew him. Hugh entertained us through music, led us with his charisma, and inspired us through his actions. Personally, I will always cherish the memories I have of listening to Hugh's music, hunting deer with him in the hills of Normanby, and on more than just a few occasions , indulging myself in he and Beth's hospitality. If I have a good quote in mind for Hugh Elder's life it would have to be from Churchhill and it goes; "We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give." Hugh - Here's to you for fighting the good fight !! Love the Macs
— Darcy and Danielle MacMillan, May 27, 2012We are deeply saddened of the passing of your father. Try to remember him in the best of light, remember the great times you have had together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Diane & John Moreal
— Diane Moreal, May 26, 2012Karen and Liz. I am so sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you both during this very difficult time.
— Sharlene Heipel, May 26, 2012Our family have many fond memories of Hugh from his television days and all the times he played with the Ranch Boys at the Sauble Beach Pavilion at the weekly dances.A ton of memories.Please accept our sincere sympathy.
— The Hoath Family Wiarton Ont., May 26, 2012Our thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Beth and family.
— Steve and Kim Russell, May 25, 2012Dear Karen and Family... Please accept our deepest condolences at this very difficult time.
— Andy & Lorrie (Adams) Hopf, May 25, 2012Deepest sorrow for your loss.He was a good and gentleman as I know him well.Will be missed by all of us.
— Arthur and Patricia Russell, May 25, 2012To the Elder family it was with great sadness that we heard the passing of Hugh. Such a wonderful talented, kind and carring gentleman. We met Hug, Beth and some of his family when we were at Silent Valley Park. We sharred some wonderful fun times. Always enjoyed when he played at Ayton and Jerry would always make sure Hugh played "Wheels" at least 3 times. Heaven will be a much more musical blessed place now that Hugh has joined many of the musicians up above. Keep on playing Hugh. We will miss you. Our deepest sympathy to the family. Nancy and Jerry.
— Jerry Murawsky and Nancy Lane, May 25, 2012sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
— Ralph, Diane Waechter and Family, May 25, 2012Karen - my arms are around you. Sorry for your loss. Mary Lou
— Mary Lou Campbell, May 25, 2012Al and Sue: My deepest sympathy for your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Karen May
— Karen May, May 25, 2012Hughie will be missed by many people who he has manage to touch through out his years myself as one of them! My heart goes out to all the family
— kevin macarthur, May 25, 2012Our hearts go out to you in the loss of your dad. Please acknowledge our most sincere condolences. May your dad rest in peace, and may God also give you and your family peace and special blessings. Ann & Doug ( Shaky ) Walters.
— ANN & DOUG ( SHAKY ) WALTERS, May 25, 2012Please accept our condolences for a great man loved by many and school teacher of many of my nieces and nephews. A great musician that shared his talents with us. Hugh can now share his lovely music in heaven.
— Kathy and Al Fidler, May 25, 2012So sad to hear of Hugh's passing and my condolences to the family. I met Hugh when he was a member of our Model A club and we hit it off as we both liked old cars and were both performing musicians. It was fun talking cars and sharing a stage with him at a couple shows. We sure had a blast and I will treasure the memory. God bless you my friend. Paul Wilson
— Paul wilson, May 24, 2012My thoughts & prayers are with you Aunt Beth & family.He was a warm & caring man. Deb & family
— Deb Pake { Russell }, May 24, 2012Dear Karen and Family, Sometimes there are no words for the feelings in our hearts. No one can begin to know exactly how you feel, except to know that your sorrow is deep and real. Please know how much you and your family are cared for.
— Lyn Flowers, May 24, 2012Tom and Linda and family Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Keep your memories and they will carry you through. A wonderful guy with a great smile.
— Alvin and Joan Eccles, Doug and Pat, May 24, 2012Sue and Al, Our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Norma and Glenn
— Norma and Glenn George, May 24, 2012Hughy is a dear friend and brother Mason who will be sadly missed by your friends in Kentucky.
— Loren & Lou Johnson, May 24, 2012My condolences to the Elder family in your time of grief. Hugh's passing will be deeply felt in our country music family. He leaves a wonderful legacy of musical memories that will be remembered. Betty Beer
— Betty Beer, May 24, 2012We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Hugh, we knew him well, and Don will miss talking to him about old cars & parts. Our deepest sympathy to the family. Don & Janet
— Don & Janet Caldwell, May 24, 2012Hello Elder family: I just want to send you all my love and condolences for the loss you are suffering today. We are sending out our prayers and support should you need it. Hang in there and be strong for each other. Please give Mama Beth a big hug from me as I know it has been a while since I saw her. Take care love Helen and Judy
— Helen Spencer, May 24, 2012A lot of time has passed since we performed together with Wayne and Len. And now you guys are together playing gigs again. You will be missed.
— Jack London, May 24, 2012My thoughts, prayers & love are with you at this sad time please give. a big Hug to Beth. Aunt Helen & family
— Helen Russell, May 24, 2012Dear Richard & Raymond, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you, your mom, your siblings & the rest of your family. May your memories comfort you during this difficult time.
— Cheri Mollison, May 24, 2012I grew up watching Circle 8 Ranch. Little did I know that someday I would end up going to high school and becoming friends with the daughter of that guy with the two curls on his forehead that I watched on t.v. As Linda's "Barn Dance Groupie", showing up and surprising her at the Barn Dances, I always enjoyed hearing her sing with her Dad. I have many great memories (and photos). He will be greatly missed.
— Leah Bernard-McKinnon, May 24, 2012His smile, his big sweet smile is what I will remember the most. I have so many snap shots of memories. Yes we have lost a great man who had a huge heart but it is his greatness and love that will in coming days bring smiles to our faces. He would not want you to be sad but be happy for all the years of laughter, song and love that was had. I love you all so very much.
— Jennifer Foley, May 24, 2012My Dear Elders, There are no words to express the loss of this wonderful man. Although not family by blood, I will deeply miss my "Uncle Hughie" and fondly look back at all the memories we made up at the farm. All my love, Jane the Pain
— Jane McDonell, May 24, 2012