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Jean Hudson

I was so sorry to learn of the death of Jean Hudson (Clanranald), who passed away on 20 January. She was 93 years old and died in hospital.

Jean had been in a care home since November following a serious operation the previous August.

Jean was a well respected breeder and judge of our breed. My records show that her first Champion was Ch Clanranald Laetare, winning 3 CC’s, made up in 1980, then followed Ch Clanranald Tam O’Shanter, winning 5 CC’s, in 1982. Ch Clanranald Foxy Lady won 3 CC’s and was made up in 1986, Ch Clanranald Highland Fling won 3 CC’s and was made up in 1987. Ch Clanranald Foxtrot was Jean’s final champion, made up in 1988, winning 3 CC’s.

I think Jean’s last appointment was as referee at the Southern Cairn Terrier Club’s Centenary show in May 2014 where she chose the dog, Yvonne Catto’s Ch Birselaw The Thrill of It All for Best in Show. I believe I am correct in saying that her last sole appointment was Three Counties in 2006.

Unfortunately at the time of her death, Jean had no family but she did have many friends in the local Catholic church.

I do know that Jean kept in touch with the Secretaries of the breed clubs where she was a member and I am pleased to say that she was one of the few who always paid her subs on time. I always got on with Jean very well, she was straight and down to earth and I liked her a lot. She will be missed.

The funeral has been arranged for Thursday 8th February at 10am at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 1 Greylands Park Grove, Newby, Scarborough, YO12 6HR, followed by a cremation at Scarborough Crematorium at 11am. Jean has requested that instead of sending flowers, friends can make memorial gifts to Marie Curie or MacMillan Nurses.

Linda Firth