John ‘Jack’ E. Hughes, enjoyed woodworking

John “Jack” E. Hughes, 83, of Harbeson, formerly of Chadds Ford, Pa., passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. 

“Jack” was born in Ridley Park, Pa., Nov. 28, 1936, son of the late Ronald T. Hughes and the late Rosanelle (Beyer) Hughes.  He retired as a maintenance machinist for Scott Paper Company.  He especially enjoyed spending time in his woodworking shop creating a variety of crafts.  He was an avid sports fan, and truly loved the Flyers and Eagles. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Carolynn Hinton.  He is survived by his wife, Genevieve “Jean” Hughes; a son, Jeffrey Scott Hughes; and a daughter, Lisa Ann; two stepsons, John Carmichael and his wife Sandra, and Stephen Carmichael and his wife Stephanie; a sister, Barbara Ann Haschak; seven grandchildren and five great-grandsons.  

A celebration of Jack’s life will be held at a later date. 

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com