Obituary of George Hudson

HUDSON, George Robert Quietly in Toronto at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Veteran's Wing on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Beth (nee Pringle). Much loved father of Ed (Debbie Mossa) of Sault Ste. Marie, Nan (Elizabeth Macdonald) of Kingston and Bob (Debbie nee Burrows) of North Bay. Proud grandfather of Julie (Joel), Scott (Karen), Andrea (Mark), Laura, David, and Cameron and great-grandfather of Jada, Rylan, Dylan, Elliot, and Leona. Dear uncle of Harry (Belleville) and Don (Picton), and life-long friend of John Stephenson. Predeceased by his brothers Harry and Edgar. Born and raised in Toronto, George started his career at the T. Eaton Company before enlisting and spending the war at Camp Borden and overseas in England. Upon his return, he rejoined Eaton's for a 30+ year career where he met his beloved Beth. They raised their family in Toronto, while enjoying skiing, traveling, and cottaging at Chandos Lake. He was active at Manor Road United Church, in the Kiwanis Club, volunteered at the Hugh McMillan Center, Lyndhurst Lodge and many sports associations, and liked to hunt and fish with his buddies. Dad was loving and generous to his family and many friends, proud of his children and grandchildren, and unerringly supported all that they did. Heartfelt thanks to past neighbours, the staff of Thorne Mill on Steeles and Sunnybrook Hospital L wing, and Suzanne and Philip Parsons. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME A.W. MILES CHAPEL LIMITED, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 11. A funeral service will be held in MANOR ROAD UNITED CHURCH, 240 Manor Road East on Friday, April 12th at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. If desired, donations may be made to Manor Road United Church (M4S 1R8) or the Alzheimer Society of Ontario, 20 Eglinton Avenue West, 16th Floor, Toronto M4R 1K8. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com. "Go be with Mum, Dad. God bless."