It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Lillian (Rufo) Hughes, she passed away at home surrounded by her close family and friends on February 27, 2026.

Born on August 7, 1938 in Melrose, Massachusetts. Daughter of the late Pasquale John Rufo and late Delta Marion (Crowell) Rufo.

She is survived by her son Gerald Hughes and his wife Linda and her daughter Karen Hughes. Her 4 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. And many nieces and nephews.

Lil is preceded in death by her husband William, her siblings Virginia, Patrick, Ray, and Elsie.

Lillian (fondly nicknamed Lil or Lily) lived many happy years in Dorchester with her husband William (Bill / Willy) and her children, then moved to Rockland where she spent the next 37 years.

Lil loved her work as an administrative assistant for the State of Mass., then moved to working in medical records at Life Care Center of the South Shore Scituate until her retirement.

Lil was a proud member of the Whitman VFW auxiliary post #697 color guard.

Lovingly known as auntie by all her family, Lil loved her family and friends and was always up for a trip to Foxwoods. Loved going out to eat, shopping and partying. She will be missed by all of us who had the privilege of being part of her life.

Family and friends are invited to Lil’s visiting hours on Monday, March 9th from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman. A funeral service will be held at the funeral chapel on Tuesday, March 10th at 10:30 AM. A burial will immediately follow at St. Patrick Cemetery, Rockland.

Donations in her name can be made to:

VFW

#697

95 Essex Street

Whitman, MA 02382

St. Jude hospital for children: https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?sc_icid=header-btn-donate-now

Shriners: https://donate.shrinerschildrens.org/give/716571/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=shrinerschildrens&c_src2=main-nav