Robin Mchugh Obituary

Age - 66

October 6, 2023

Orange, MA

ORANGE- Robin M (Bowley) McHugh, 66, of East River Street, died early Monday morning, October 2, 2023 at Leominster Hospital Born in Lynn on July 18, 1957, she was the daughter of Robert E and Frances (McGlue) Bowley and grew up in Lynn, graduating from Lynn Vocational and Technical Institute in 1976 In 1997, Robin married Paul McHugh after a 10 year relationship and have enjoyed 26 years of marriage Robin was the chef at Athol Hospital for a number of years and loved cooking She enjoyed fishing and camping as well Robin leaves her loving husband, Paul McHugh of Orange; a son, Tyler McHugh (Brianna) in the United States Army in Oklahoma; sisters, Lee Bowley (Gail) of Nashua, NH, and Nancy Hazen (Bruce) of New Port Richey, FL; nephews, Trever Bowley and Nathan DeSisto (Ricky); nieces, Melissa Mallette (Robert) and Trisha Hazen; and extended family Besides her parents, Robin was predeceased by her sister, Mary Fogg Calling hours will be held on October 14, 2023 from 4-6 p m at Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main Street, Orange In lieu of flowers, please donate in Robin's memory to the Town of Athol, memo- NQ Animal Shelter-Robin McHugh, c/o Athol Police Dept , 280 Exchange Street, Athol, MA 01331 Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main Street, Orange, is assisting the family Guest book and directions online at WWW WITTYFUNERALHOME COM To to the family or in memory of Robin M (Bowley) McHugh, please

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