Lyle Ralph Hudson

He will be deeply missed by his wife Pat, the love of his life and his very best friend. They were looking forward to celebrating 58 years of marriage on May 17of this year.

Lyle was a husband, a son, a father, a grandfather and a great grandfather.

Lyle is also survived by his son Bruce (Joanne) Carstairs Alberta,

Sheila Krenz (David) Coquitlam B.C. Janet Griffiths (David) Ignace, ON and Lori-Anne (Bruce) Vallis Cincinnati Ohio.

He is also survived by eight Grand Children, Amber, Kyle, Thomas, Andrew, Jennifer, John David, Emily and Michael and five Great Grand Children, Kennedy, Madison, Phoebe, Alexander James and Natalie.

Lyle will be sadly missed by brother Dennis of Oliver B.C and sister Sharon Lundahl (Stephen) Duncan B.C.

Lyle had a strong work ethic. He started working in the Ontario Minnesota Pulp and Paper Company on May 7, 1956 and retired in l992 after 37 years in the paper mill.

He joined the International Brotherhood of Pulp and Sulphite and Paperworkers’ Union 1330 in 1956. Throughout the years he held various executive positions from 1958 including President of the Union from l972 to 1979.

In 1963, Lyle was initiated into the Knights of Columbus Council 2806, Father Lacombe Council and in l983 held the position of Grand Knight.

He was a member of the 4th Degree, the Father Aulneau Assembly and was the Faithful Navigator of the 4th Degree in 1979. The same year he was the District Deputy for the Knights of Columbus.

In 1980, he was on the Parish Council for a number of years for the Notre Dame Parish in

Kenora, Ontario and also a maintenance worker for the Parish in Kenora from 1992 until approximately 2001.

Lyle was an active member of the Notre Dame Parish Community in Kenora. He served as a Liturgical Reader, Eucharistic Minister and in the Hospitality Ministry.

Curling in Keewatin with the Senior Men held good memories for Lyle.

The cottage on Russell Island was Lyle’s Shangrila. Summers were spent on beautiful Whitefish Bay and were especially happy when his grandchildren and great grand children were visiting.

In 2004, Lyle and Pat moved to the Riverwalk Condominium in Fort Frances, ON and on doing so they expanded their “Circle of Friends.”

As a member of Saint Mary’s Parish Community he became an Eucharistic Minister and had his membership to the Knights of Columbus transferred to the

Rainy Lake Council 2766.

As a couple they were invited to join the Square Dance Club the Pairs “N” Squares.

Lyle enjoyed the cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska and the vacations in Arizona.

Lyle’s life was full - he brought much joy to people in his life and was given much joy and happiness back.

To Father Victor, Father Thomas, Deacon Bob Grynol, Herman Rodrigues of Fort Frances and Father Norbert and Father Francis of Thunder Bay, we extend our sincere gratitude. They were there to comfort Lyle in his time of illness.

To Dr. Brake many thanks for his care and compassion during Lyle’s illness.

Thanks to Dr. Nelson and Dr. Anderson for their support.

To the nurses and staff of LaVerendrye Hospital, enough cannot be said for the excellent care and compassion they provided to both Lyle and his family.

Lyle looked forward to the Home Care Nursing Staff visits by Joanne and Grace of Para Med who provided Lyle with nursing expertise and the support he required.

Our thanks to our Riverwalk Condominium community for their support of Lyle in his time of need and for the many kindnesses they have shown to the family.

Thanks to the Saint Mary’s Parish community for their kindness and support.

Lyle fought the good fight and now he is at peace in the arms of our Lord.

Cremation has taken place.

A rosary and vigil prayer service will be held on Wednesday evening, May 4, 2016 beginning at 7:00 pm at St. Mary’s Parish.

CELEBRATION of Lyle’s life is to take place on Thursday, May 5, 2016

at St. Mary’s Parish, 11 a.m. with Father Victor DeGagne officiating.

Honourary Pallbearers will be the following, Bruce Hudson, David Griffiths,

Kyle Griffiths, Bruce Vallis, David Krenz, John David Hudson, and Trevor Bauer.

Knights of Columbus 3rd. and 4th degree to serve as Honour Guard.

In lieu of flowers and if friends so desire contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, St. Mary's Church Fort Frances or the LaVerendrye Hospital in care of Green Funeral Home, Box 427, Fort Frances, Ontario P9A 3M8.

On-line condolences may be made in care of www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com

A Luncheon to be served by the CWL in the lower level of the Church.

God Saw You Getting Tired

God saw you getting tired,

When a cure was not to be.

So he wrapped his arms around you,

and whispered "come to me."

You didn't deserved what you went through,

So he gave you rest.

God's garden must be beautiful,

He only takes the best.

And when I saw you sleeping,

so peaceful and free from pain

I could not wish you back

to suffer that again.

Frances and Kathleen Coelho.