It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ned Hughes on June 12 after a brief illness at the age of 91.

Born on November 21, 1926 Ned graduated Lehighton High School (PA) class of '45 and later graduated with a BS in Business Agriculture 1949 from Penn State University where he lettered in lacrosse and was a member of Delta Chi Fraternity.

Ned entered into the USAF during the Korean War in December of 1950 where he completed pilot training at Nellis Air Force Base. He flew the F-86 Sabre which was the first fighter aircraft to exceed the speed of sound. In March of 1953, he was assigned to the 51st Fighter Interceptor Group 16th sqaudron where he flew many missions with Buzz Aldrin.

He was later employed by Atlas Powder Company. He was a "dynamite salesman". He resided in Madison, CT for 30 years and was an active member of the Madison Country Club. In 1995 he moved to Stuart, FL and enjoyed his golf with his friends at the Yacht & Country Club.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Marian; three sons, Jeffrey (Donna), Christopher and John (Amy);his four grandchildren Lauren (Travis) Young, Katie, Austin and Andrew; one great grandson Connor Young and his two brothers Charles (Nancy) and Richard (Helen).

A memorial service is scheduled for June 30 at 10:00 am at the Stuart Congregational Church in Stuart, Florida.

Arrangements are entrusted to Forest Hills Funeral Home Palm City.