I wish to extend my sincere condolances to Donna and family, on the loss of Hugh. Hugh kindly welcomed me into his band as a vocalist, back in the early 90's, and we had so much fun, so many laughs, and such great food at Donna's kitchen table...(especially her chocolate cake with the fabulous boiled icing...I use her recipe often, even here in Moscow). I was so sorry to read that the spark that is Hugh, has gone out. I will be thinking of you all, and will add my prayers to yours. God Bless.

I would like to wish my sincerest condolences to the Martell family during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Dear Maura & family: Please accept and pass on our deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of your brother. Sorry we can't be in attendance but you are certainly in our thoughts and prayers. In sympathy, love and friendship. Frank & Dolena

Dear Aunt Donna, Dean, Carla, Michelle and family, Just a note to say that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember Uncle Hughie's sense of humour, warm heart, zest for life and most importantly, his smile. My you find comfort in your memories. Love Nicole

Hughie will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him. Oct./04 Hughie sold us the Osprey after seven years of begging on our part. He said his only wish was that we enjoy it as much as he did. We will and we want to extend an open invitation to all family to come aboard and have a sail or maybe just a "wee" drink to Hughie. Hughie's picture will be forever kept in the Osprey and the name of the boat will always remain "Osprey".

Dear Donna and Herman, Our sympathy goes out to you, re the passing of Hughie. A young life gone too soon. Although we only met him once, it was obvious, the man in your life, was over-flowing with humour, kindness and love, His "Keka" was a very important part of his family, which made him, all the more " Special" His talent and super qualities, will give him a front row seat in heaven, for that we are sure. Wish we could be there. Hugs and kisses May God Bless. Our condolonces to the entire family. Jackie and Gil Joly (Millie's sister)

Sorry we cannot attend the visitation. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Hughie will be sadly missed by his family, friends, & Bluegrass companions. Thinking of you, Gerald, Darrell, Auldie & Florence Sutherland Pictou Co.

Donna and Family, Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Daphne, Scott, Dylan, Rosie, and Jack

To the family and brothers of Hugh my condolences and my heart and prayers go out to you and Hugh.

Our Deepest Sympathy Goes to Hugh Family He will be in our hearts forever, God Bless, Your Bluegrass Friends , Frank & Eileen Brown St.Louis P.E.I

Donna & the Martell family, Please accept our sincere condolences on Hugh's passing, and may God bless.

Dear Aunt Donna, Michelle and Dean, I was so saddened and surprised to hear about the passing of Uncle Hughie. He will definitely be missed by all who knew him. I will always remember the laughter and the good times during my visits. Time is the best healer. Love always, Valerie, Wayne, Jason and Corey

To dear Hughie's loved ones: Please accept our condolences on your loss, it is also our loss. We knew Hughie such a very short while but he had a place in our hearts that will be empty for a long long time. His smile, his laugh, his understanding of the important things in life made him a very special person indeed His struggle is over and he has gone to meet his maker and to spend eternity making beautiful music.

Dear Donna & Family, Sorry to hear about Hugh.Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your Family.

TO THE FAMILY, PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON YOUR LOSS. OUR THOUGHT AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. WE WILL BE THINKING OF YOU ALL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE. WITH DEEPEST REGRET KAY, DOREEN, DEBBY POTTIE

Dear Donna, Michelle, Dean, Carla & Family We were very sorry to hear about the passing of such a wonderful,kind and humorous man.The photos on this site said it all. He will be missed and we hope that time will heal the hurt and leave the good memories and a warmth of heart. We wish you sympathy during this very trying time. Mary Anne, Glen, Kelson, Conner & Cameron McRobbie

Dear Aunt Donna and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will always remember all the happy times we had with uncle Hughie. His Halloween costumes, the blue grass festivals, the trips on the boat and his wonderful sense of humour.(Clay will always remember uncle Hughie saying to him, "I would give you a beer but I only have a dozen left".) May God Bless Love, Karen, Clay and kids

DONNA AND FAMILY OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND COMFORT YOU IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME.WE WILL REMEMBER HUGHIE IN OUR PRAYERS. PEACE BE WITH YOU.

Donna, Michelle, Dean, Carla, Sam and Aaron So sorry for your loss...May it strengthen and console you to know others care.....Sincere Condolences

It is a sad day and a great loss of a great man. My memories of Hughie will always be with me at every festival. I had a lot of fun over the years with Hugh. I would find his camp site to sing him a song and hear him play, I always told him he was my favorite bass player, lots of fun and laughs. My sincere sympathies to his Family. Laura Lynds (& Kevin Lynds) 206 Princess Margaret Blvd Dartmouth, NS B3B 1A5

Dean, Carla and family. My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your father. Having gone through this myself not long ago I can honestly say that I know how it feels. Although nothing I can say can make your grief any less please take comfort in the the fact you have the support of family and friends during this difficult time. Take care of each other. Thinking of you all. Laurene Boudreau.

Dear Donna and family, I'd like to express my deepest condolences in the loss of Hughie. He was a great man and I will always have fond memories of him at Bluegrass festivals and the fun we had at the ECMAs in Halifax. Sorry I couldn't attend the memorial but please know my thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.

Kelly and I are deeply saddened by the death of Hughie. The Bluegrass community has lost an irreplaceable treasure. We have had allot of laughs and good times with him and your family at many festivals. We will surely miss his wit, charm, music, hospitality and of course who could ever forget those taped-up bass fingers! We are truly sorry for your loss.

To all of Hughie's family - We are so sad to hear about your loss.We saw Hughie last March in Truro and knew he wasn't well.He was always so much fun,great sense of humour,sparkle in his eyes,great locks of white hair perfectly combed and could he play that stand up bass!It was a treat to see him ,whether at Ardoise,Mt.Denson or Truro over this last 11 years that we have been following bluegrass.Our deepest sympathies, Blair&Martha

I am saddened today on the news that Hughie has left our world for, what I am sure, is a better place. Both Lionel and myself send our love and sincere sympathy to you and your family. We are close to Hector and Herman and always loved your mom too. ! You are a very special family and I am sure that Hughie is in many bluegrass hearts today. It is a sad and great loss to lose such a good friend, a good family man, and a great musician who has brought smiles to us all! Love Sharon

Herman and Family Murray and I would like to send our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved brother Hughie. Memories are everlasting. Keep a song in your heart . Sincerely Dolena & Murray

Just a small note to let you know that I wish I could have been there in person. Sorry for your loss.

We are very sorry to hear of Hughie's death and want to convey our condolences to Donna and the family. We have pleasant memories of our jam sessions with Hughie and sorry to realize there won't be any more with him. Sincerely, Fred and Catherine Lawrence

Dear Donna, Michelle, Dean, Carla,Aaron and Samantha Just a short note to let you know that are thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. My heart goes out to all of you and I am sure that he will be missed by many. The photo album of pictures truly gives insight to what a wonderful man hugh was. Love Phyllis, Nick, Victoria, Joshua and Nicole Vander Doelen

so very sorry to hear about Hugh, We are thinking of you and your family at this sad time. Hope you can remember the happy times and not the sad times, all our love Beattie & Ken

Dear Herman and Family: I was glad we had a chance to talk about Hughie over on PEI last month. Although we only new Hughie a few years, he left a great feeling in your heart. His love of music and the making of new friends everywhere he went will be missed. I know God has a spot in his Bluegrass Band for a Bass player. Erskine & Sylvia Mattatall

We were sorry to hear of Hughie's passing. We always enjoyed listening to the "Martells" jamming at the festivals, and know he will be truly missed by everyone who ever met him. Our thoughts are with your family. Lisa and Steve Hemeon

To Michelle & Family, My deepest sympathy to you, Michelle and your family. Thinking of you. Sincerely, Janice Pottie Sydney Formerly of River Bourgeois

I just now heard about Hugh's passing so want to offer you my deepest condolences Donna. It was a great trip down memory lane seeing that lovely photographic memory tribute. Many thanks for sharing that with us. Bon courage, Eric