Timothy Charles Hughes passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at his home.
Tim was the extra-fun uncle, a protective big brother, a loving son and a beloved friend. Tim had a smile and an easy way that enabled him to make friends wherever his travels took him, from the football field and hockey rink at Essex High School, to McGill University, to Nectar’s, to Merritt Island, to Norwalk, Conn., to the coast of North Carolina and back home to Vermont. Even while receiving treatments at the oncology department at the University of Vermont Medical Center, Tim was forever quick with a smile or a funny quip.
He was as interested in hearing your story as he was in telling you his, of which he had many. A true fisherman at heart, Tim had stories to tell — like the time his nephew hooked him in the back of the neck with an errant cast at Indian Brook Reservoir that led to a trip to the emergency room for an extraction. Undaunted, Tim remained a devoted uncle, attending many soccer matches and taking his nieces and nephews to the comic book store, a favorite activity of his.
Tim loved dogs, especially his own, Tug and Gertie, whom he missed dearly. He enjoyed dog sitting as much as he enjoyed fishing. His side hustle, Mutts and Hutts, did a brisk business. Tim was also a fighter and overcame many health challenges in recent years. Relationships were important to Tim; he valued his family and friends more than anything. He is deeply missed.
Tim was predeceased by his parents, Ann and Wade Hughes. He is survived by his brother, Matt; sister-in-law, Stephanie; nephews, Evan, Colin and Peter; little sister, Sara; brother-in-law, Ryan; and nieces, Ruby and Gracie. He will be remembered fondly by countless friends and his aunt, uncles and cousins.
A very special thank-you to the Oncology Department at UVM and to Wendy, Sean and Amanda for always looking out for him.
If you would like to honor Tim’s memory, please feel free to make a donation to the UVM Cancer Center.
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Timmy, we lost touch for a while but was always thankful you took me under your wing when I moved to Burlington in “95. Sundays we went to the “dark side” all, the dive bars in the ONE. Last time I saw you we went out to my secret spot for ramps, I didn’t share that with many people. A lot of people are going to miss you. God speed