1943-2025 With great sadness we announce the passing of Hugh Paul Joseph Thomassin on April 30th 2025 at the age of 81. Born in Quebec, Hugh was a long-time resident of Guelph which he proudly called home. Beloved husband of the late Linda (nee Hicks), with whom he shared 54 wonderful years of marriage. Loving father to the late Vaughn (late Johnny Daou) and to his daughter Heidi (Mark de Jonge). Proud Poppa to Tyler, Jaime-Lynn and Mackenzie. Dear brother to Ronald (Dianne Thivierge) and cherished uncle to Kim and Karl Thomassin. Hugh enjoyed a long sales career with Pepsi-Cola, Gillette, Knorr Swiss, and Kraft. A proud member of the Hotel and Restaurant Suppliers Association, International Ski Patrol Federation (FIPS) and a passionate volunteer with the Canadian Ski Patrol for over 60 years. Hugh shared his love of the slopes with many and remained active on the hills well into his later years. Hugh lived an active lifestyle, he was an accomplished runner, proudly completing marathons in Montreal, Chicago, New York and Athens! Following his running career, with the encouragement of his brother-in-law, Peter, he embraced the world of road cycling. A celebration of Hugh’s life will be held in the Fall of 2025, in conjunction with the Annual Tree Dedication Ceremony at the Arboretum, University of Guelph.
