WINSLOW – Virginia C. Hudson, 89, of Winslow passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, with family by her side at Lakewood Continuing Care Center. Virginia was born in East Vassalboro, ME, on May 25, 1934, the daughter of James and Clara (Willett) Shirley.

She attended School in Winslow and married her high school sweetheart, Kenneth W. Hudson, on August 12, 1951. They were married 56 years until Kenneth passed away in 2007. Together, they raised three daughters.

”Gina” as she was fondly called made a career in healthcare. She obtained her CNA at Waterville High School and her PT assistant credentials at CMVTI. She held multiple healthcare positions and finished her career at Oakgrove Nursing Center in Waterville after 39 years of service. Gina also loved to cook and make crafts. She provided family and friends with gifts made at her home and from her heart continuously. She could often be heard running the sewing machine in the middle of the night making her hand made gifts and there was always something fabulous she was cooking in her kitchen.

Virginia was predeceased by her parents; five brothers, one sister, and her husband. She is survived by her only remaining sibling, Barbara Trahan; her three daughters and families, Barbara and Stephen Owen, Betty Ouellette and partner Robin Brown, and Brenda Pryor; four grandchildren and families, George and Elizabeth Ouellette, Fred and Amy Ouellette, Daniel and Beth Ouellette, and Bridget and Tim Mitchell; and special friends and caregivers, Cindy Gilbert and Daniel Poulin.

The family would like to thank all of the staff at Lakewood for the exceptional care and compassion given to Virginia and the family at the end of her life and to the Beacon Hospice staff for their attention and loving care.

At the request of Virginia, there will be a graveside service held at Lakeview Cemetery in Oakland Nov. 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

Memorial donations

may be made to:

Waterville Humane Society

100 Webb Rd.

Waterville, ME 04901

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