James Hay Hudner

Hudner, James (Jim) Hay 89, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2015 in Westport, MA where he has lived since 1984 with his recently deceased wife, Florence Hatch Hudner. Jim was born in Fall River, Massachusetts on October 17, 1925, son of Thomas Jerome Hudner and Mary Elizabeth Brown. After graduating from Phillips Academy Andover, he served in the U.S. Army, then went on to graduate from Princeton University. In 1955, Jim married Florence Hatch of Hartford, CT and by 1958 they returned to Fall River.

Jim spent much of his career as an investment advisor and had a keen interest in the stock market. However, Jim’s life was devoted to his family, including his wife and best friend of almost 60 years, Flossie, his three children and his eight grandsons, of whom he was extremely proud. He also enjoyed spending time with and supporting his extended family and friends, and investing time within his communities, including the YMCA, Holy Name Church, the American Red Cross and the Westport Council on Aging.

Respected by many for his integrity, he was genuinely interested in the well-being of others. Jim engaged those around him with his varied interests, humor and well-placed sentiment. Interested in history and current affairs, he also enjoyed golf, tennis and reading.

Jim leaves behind his three children James Hay Hudner, Jr., Edward Hatch Hudner, Katherine Hudner Howd and their spouses Mary Ellen Hudner, Glenn Cunha and Thomas Howd. He also leaves behind eight grandsons Thomas, Michael and Stephen Howd, James, Michael and Peter Hudner, and Edward and Scott Cunha. Jim is survived by his siblings and their spouses, Thomas and Georgea Hudner, Richard and Karen Hudner, Mary (Hudner) and Thruston Hammer, and Philip and Sally Hudner. Additionally, he leaves behind several cousins, nieces and nephews as well as a devoted team of home aides.

Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, August 9, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Dartmouth, 230 Russell Mills Road, South Dartmouth, MA. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Waring-Sullivan Home. A reception will be held following the service at the Hudner’s, 498 River Road, Westport, MA 02790. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Mother Caroline Academy, 515 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02121 www.mcaec.org. For tributes and directions visit www.waring-sullivan.com.