Hughie Burns RIP

[MB62]

On Tuesday 17th May 2016, after a fairly long illness, my big brother Hughie passed away in St. Columba's hospice.
Hughie was/is a season ticket holder and along with my brother Billy, was directly responsible for my madness and devotion to Hibernian Football Club when they took me to my first game at the age of Four.
Hughie went to Holy Cross School and played alongside Jimmy O'Rourke and Pat Stanton in those days.
Last Thursday, he received his long awaited Hibs shares that he recently purchased and when he was presented with the framed shares by his two sons Stevie, Tony and daughter Sarah, he had the biggest smile he could muster, given his condition, and it meant the world to him.
He is going to be hugely missed by more than just the family and we will all be at Hampden on Saturday hoping the Hibees can lift the cup for H.I.B. (as most of us knew him by)

God Bless you Big Brother

[SeanWilson]

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On Tuesday 17th May 2016, after a fairly long illness, my big brother Hughie passed away in St. Columba's hospice.
Hughie was/is a season ticket holder and along with my brother Billy, was directly responsible for my madness and devotion to Hibernian Football Club when they took me to my first game at the age of Four.
Hughie went to Holy Cross School and played alongside Jimmy O'Rourke and Pat Stanton in those days.
Last Thursday, he received his long awaited Hibs shares that he recently purchased and when he was presented with the framed shares by his two sons Stevie, Tony and daughter Sarah, he had the biggest smile he could muster, given his condition, and it meant the world to him.
He is going to be hugely missed by more than just the family and we will all be at Hampden on Saturday hoping the Hibees can lift the cup for H.I.B. (as most of us knew him by)

God Bless you Big Brother

I'm sorry for your loss buddy. I hope to god we do it for him this Sunday. RIP.

[MSK]

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On Tuesday 17th May 2016, after a fairly long illness, my big brother Hughie passed away in St. Columba's hospice.
Hughie was/is a season ticket holder and along with my brother Billy, was directly responsible for my madness and devotion to Hibernian Football Club when they took me to my first game at the age of Four.
Hughie went to Holy Cross School and played alongside Jimmy O'Rourke and Pat Stanton in those days.
Last Thursday, he received his long awaited Hibs shares that he recently purchased and when he was presented with the framed shares by his two sons Stevie, Tony and daughter Sarah, he had the biggest smile he could muster, given his condition, and it meant the world to him.
He is going to be hugely missed by more than just the family and we will all be at Hampden on Saturday hoping the Hibees can lift the cup for H.I.B. (as most of us knew him by)

God Bless you Big Brother

Sorry to hear about your loss Mike, hopefully we can do the business on Sat for yer bro 👍

[NAE NOOKIE]

My condolences mate ..... so sad to see another good Hibby passing on, may he rest in peace . Saturday will be an emotional day for you and your family I would imagine ... I wish you all the very best.

[21.05.2016]

Very sorry for you loss. Lets hope the boys lift the cup for him on saturday, i'm sure he'll be looking down cheering them on!


All my thoughts and sympathies to you and your family.

[Lancs Harp]

Condolences to you and your family at this sad time for you.

He will look down on Hampden on Saturday and I'm sure will be smiling from above.

[Carheenlea]

Always sad to hear of good Hibs people passing on, but particularly so close to a Cup Final. A win on Saturday will be for every Hibs fan, not just for those who are here to see it.

[cabbageandribs1875]

so sad, condolences to you and your family, and friends

[erin go bragh]

Sorry to hear that . Rip . Hopefully all the angels high above will watch us win this cup on Sat .

[aljo7-0]

I'm sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

[hibeerealist]

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On Tuesday 17th May 2016, after a fairly long illness, my big brother Hughie passed away in St. Columba's hospice.
Hughie was/is a season ticket holder and along with my brother Billy, was directly responsible for my madness and devotion to Hibernian Football Club when they took me to my first game at the age of Four.
Hughie went to Holy Cross School and played alongside Jimmy O'Rourke and Pat Stanton in those days.
Last Thursday, he received his long awaited Hibs shares that he recently purchased and when he was presented with the framed shares by his two sons Stevie, Tony and daughter Sarah, he had the biggest smile he could muster, given his condition, and it meant the world to him.
He is going to be hugely missed by more than just the family and we will all be at Hampden on Saturday hoping the Hibees can lift the cup for H.I.B. (as most of us knew him by)

God Bless you Big Brother

Sad news Mike hopefully HFC can make a contribution to in some way ease your family's loss by finally winning this thing, my own brother died soon after THAT final!

[NthCarolinaHibs]

Very sorry for your loss...RIP

[Forza Fred]

Sorry for your loss.

No doubt he'll team up with Maude McFarlane and Wattiie Robb and a victory in the cup would be a fitting tribute to the three of them, and every other Hibby we have lost in the not too distant past.

[HibbySpurs]

Sorry for your loss, condolences to you & your family.

[FranckSuzy]

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Always sad to hear of good Hibs people passing on, but particularly so close to a Cup Final. A win on Saturday will be for every Hibs fan, not just for those who are here to see it.

Couldn't have put it better myself. Regards to you and your family, MB62 and RIP Hughie.

[offshorehibby]

Sad news, my condolences to you and your family.

[Jones28]

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On Tuesday 17th May 2016, after a fairly long illness, my big brother Hughie passed away in St. Columba's hospice.
Hughie was/is a season ticket holder and along with my brother Billy, was directly responsible for my madness and devotion to Hibernian Football Club when they took me to my first game at the age of Four.
Hughie went to Holy Cross School and played alongside Jimmy O'Rourke and Pat Stanton in those days.
Last Thursday, he received his long awaited Hibs shares that he recently purchased and when he was presented with the framed shares by his two sons Stevie, Tony and daughter Sarah, he had the biggest smile he could muster, given his condition, and it meant the world to him.
He is going to be hugely missed by more than just the family and we will all be at Hampden on Saturday hoping the Hibees can lift the cup for H.I.B. (as most of us knew him by)

God Bless you Big Brother

Sorry for your loss, let's do it this onSaturday, for Hughie and the thousands of other fallen Hibbies who didn't see us lift the cup. RIP

[scuttle]

Condolences to you and your family mate

[Topographic Hibby]

My late father was a Hughie as well. Sorry to hear of your loss.

[SJM]

Sorry to hear of your loss fella. Rip hibee.

[Kato]

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On Tuesday 17th May 2016, after a fairly long illness, my big brother Hughie passed away in St. Columba's hospice.
Hughie was/is a season ticket holder and along with my brother Billy, was directly responsible for my madness and devotion to Hibernian Football Club when they took me to my first game at the age of Four.
Hughie went to Holy Cross School and played alongside Jimmy O'Rourke and Pat Stanton in those days.
Last Thursday, he received his long awaited Hibs shares that he recently purchased and when he was presented with the framed shares by his two sons Stevie, Tony and daughter Sarah, he had the biggest smile he could muster, given his condition, and it meant the world to him.
He is going to be hugely missed by more than just the family and we will all be at Hampden on Saturday hoping the Hibees can lift the cup for H.I.B. (as most of us knew him by)

God Bless you Big Brother

Condolences, MB. Is this Hughie who worked in the NLS?

[Ilovehibs]

What an incredibly moving story MB. So sorry for you and your family. Rest in peace H.I.B.
Your bro will be with you all in spirit at Hampden. With the Angels he'll be singing.
God bless and sincere condolences.

[H18S NX]

I am sure i used to kick a ball about with Hughie and Billy down in Granton,condolances to mb and family.

[madsen5]

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Condolences, MB. Is this Hughie who worked in the NLS?

Condolences, I was going to ask the same thing.

[northstandhibby]

God bless and best wishes mate. All the best. Always very sad to hear of good people passing on,

[Callum7]

Sorry for your loss R.I.P.

[Callum7]

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I'm sorry for your loss buddy. I hope to god we do it for him this Sunday. RIP.

Would like to tell you the games on Saturday not Sunday.

[MB62]

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Condolences, MB. Is this Hughie who worked in the NLS?

It is indeed Kato, the very same man.

I know there are many on here who knew Hughie so for their benefit, here are his funeral arrangements.

Tuesday 31st May

10.00am Holy Cross Chapel

11.00am (or as close to that after mass) Warriston Crematorium

Please feel free to pass this on to anyone you think might be interested.



Huge and genuine thanks to all the posters for your kind comments

GGTTH

[Bishop Hibee]

Lots of good Hibees at Holy Cross around that time including my own dad whose no longer with us. Their memory marches on. RIP Hughie.

[Hibrandenburg]

My condolences for your loss buddy. It's always sad to hear of a fellow Hibby passing. RIP Hughie.