John Edward Hudson (1917-2003)

Physician.

In 1941, he graduated with an MD from the University of Manitoba. An old fashioned family doctor, “Dr Ed” was the driving force behind the establishment of the Hamiota Health Centre. This centre has become the model for the practice of rural health care in Manitoba. He served as a mentor of many physicians in the province. In 1970 he was awarded the Manitoba Centennial Medal by the Manitoba Historical Society. In 1978 he was given a Manitoba Good Citizenship Award for meritorious community service. In 2001 he was made a Member of the Order of Canada for his dedication to this community and his profession. That same year he also received the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Anniversary Medal. He died at Hamiota on 19 May 2003.

Sources:

University of Manitoba, Members of the Order of Canada.

Obituary, Winnipeg Free Press, 21 May 2003.

Profile revised: 19 October 2009

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