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Reid Hudson
September 21, 1951 - September 10, 2026
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Reid Hudson, longtime resident of the Cowichan Valley, BC, died September 10, 2026 of Parkinsons Disease at Cowichan District Hospital, surrounded by his wife and children.
Born in Toronto, Ontario, he played the standup bass and then studied with violin and bowmaker Joseph Kun in Ottawa before moving to Vancouver Island in 1980 with his wife Judy. For 45 years he ran his own business making bows for stringed instruments, and his bows are played by musicians in orchestras around the world. He also taught bow making courses in Japan and Arkansas.
Reid loved the outdoors, canoeing at the cottage and hiking in the forest. He was a masters swimmer and a long-time Blue Jays fan. He loved to travel, and having hitchhiked from England to India in his teens with friend Ian, Reid carried a lifelong passion for cooking exotic, spicy food.
Reid is survived by his loving wife and partner of 50 years, Judith (Judy), and his children, Rosey and Frank (Leah), grand-daughter Alison, as well as his siblings Diane (Ian) Rhind, Margo and Ross Hudson. He joins in rest his parents, the late Hon. John (Drew) and Elizabeth (Betty) Hudson, and his brother John.
A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to www.Parkinson.ca.
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