The Brian Boru Club
Kevin Hudson
3rd July 1933 – 18 September 2007
Kevin was born in St Helens in 1933 and was the twin brother to Maureen who
died aged 18 months. He was the youngest of five Children , Frank , Gerrard
, Kathleen , John. Kevin’s Parents were Bridget and John who came from
Loughrea County Galway. Kevin’s father passed away before he reached his
teens. The family eventually settled in Chapel Street, St Helens. Whilst
attending Lowe House School Kevin became a keen amateur boxer for Lowe house
boxing club.
For Frank, Gerrard and Kevin Irish music was a way of life , playing in the
Irish Centre in Liverpool. Kevin’s working life started as a chain makers
apprentice at the age of 15. 1951 saw Kevin draughted into army national
service in Egypt until 1953 where he served in the Royal Artillery. On
leaving the army Kevin became a welder. Working anywhere and everywhere ! Oh
yes Kevin was very fond of metal !
In 1955 Kevin met his wife of 49 years ,Joan. They Married in 1958 and had
four children. The eldest Catherine died at Birth in 1960. Paul now aged 42
lives in St Helens and is father to Kevin’s only grand child James aged 9.
Brendan Hudson died at the age of 4 years in Alder Hey hospital in 1974
following what should have been a routine operation.
Michael Hudson now aged 33 lives in Wigan. The Family settled in Thatto
Heath , St Helens before moving to Haresfinch St Helens in 1987 where Joan
still lives today. Kevin worked until the age of 66. Kevin Suffered poor
health since 1999 when he had a heart attack leaving the Brian Boru Club.
Throughout his life he loved the club and has been a regular for well over
30 years. Even through ill health Kevin was a regular and as passionate
about , the music , the people and everything the club stands for as he ever
was. He would always be in the midst of the organisation whether it be
calling the bingo on a Sunday night or getting dancers onto the floor he
truly loved the place. Kevin’s other passion was the Honey Rose foundation a
charity who’s mission is to provide a memorable day for people with a
terminal illness. Kevin organised their first ever charity event.
I would like to reserve a special mention to the Kelly Family. Kevin and
Patrick Kelly were great friends for many years as are both families to this
day. The love and support shown to Joan by the family, Paddy , Josie ,
Angela , Clare and Carmel cannot be measured and special thanks to Josie and
the girls for making this charity night happen.
Kevin , you were loved and you are missed terribly , but never forgotten.
Paul Hudson
President: Larry Broderick; Secretary: Michael O'Hare;
Treasurer Maura Broderick; Vice
President: John Kavangh
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