William J. Hughes, age 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Sylvan Terrace. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Kathryn; two daughters, Joanne Armstrong (Hugh) Nancy Cook (Joseph) and son Richard William Hughes (Elizabeth); two grandsons, Richard Hughes (Lorraine) and Andrew Cook (Elizabeth), four great grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Clearwater Talking Book Library. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.