Childs, Hugh Arthur
1932 – 2017
Passed away peacefully at Owen Hill Care Community on November 20, 2017. Predeceased in 2009 by his loving wife Barbara Joy Childs (nee Tiffin). Fondly remembered by his children Mark, Jeff, Scott, Kim, Brad and Jana. Survived by his siblings, Rita, Doug and Barry. Predeceased by siblings Albert, June, Don and parents William Russel and Mary Jean Childs.
Hugh was hard working, he started his career drafting and working on the Avro Arrow. Half way through his career he got his teaching degree and then piloted the use of computers in drafting classes.
In memory of Hugh, donations to Owen Hill would be appreciated by the family.
Fabian Lynch
Posted on: Thursday, November 30, 2017Mr. Childs was my drafting teacher in high school Amazing man with a awesome sense of humor. He was more than a teacher. He made learning fun and we learned a lot from him
RIP
Susan Knight and the Family of David Knight
Posted on: Saturday, December 2, 2017I am a teacher’s kid too and it’s such a pleasure to learn how much impact our fathers had on their students. Mr. Childs was a patient teacher and I remember him as being kind – the best quality in a teacher in my opinion. As difficult as this stage in life is I hope you can take some comfort in knowing he will be remembered by many. My sincerest condolences to Jana and all of the Childs family.
Darlene Mulock
Posted on: Saturday, December 2, 2017Sympathies to the family. I knew both Brad and Jana from Kirkfield Public School. My mother Linda Druery was Brad’s teacher.
I recall when the family began converting the old Peffer mill into their home. You may be happy to know that it is still maintained and has in fact just gone through another restoration. I also recall that the family made canoes.
I sometimes wonder what has become of many of the young people I went to school with, so I wanted to respond when I read Mr. Child’s obituary.
As for me, I married a local man and our home is actually just about 1/2 km south of the old mill. I am a community nurse and have made frequent visits into that home over the years.
Blessings to the family,
Darlene Mulock
Thomas Grace
Posted on: Tuesday, December 5, 2017Only by chance did I learn of the passing of Mr. Childs and wish to offer my sincerest condolences. We all have vivid memories of a special teacher that stay with us years later – very few teachers leave such an indelible mark as Mr. Childs. His knowledge of his craft, attention to detail and the passion for his students shone brightly and made you want to be the best student/person you could be. He instilled these attributes which I carry with me to this day. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Chris Talbot
Posted on: Thursday, April 18, 2024Had Mr Childs for Drafting at LCVI for grades 10&11 he was an amazing teacher !