Paul Eugene Hudson, 85, of Simsbury, beloved husband of Judith (Kausch) Hudson, died Monday, March 7, 2022 at McLean in Simsbury. He was born December 31, 1936 in McKees Rocks, PA, son of the late Elmer and Ethel Hudson and lived in Trumbull prior to moving to Simsbury 46 years ago. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a graduate of Ohio University, having received his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in 1963 and earned his Master of Arts in Labor and Industrial Relations from the University of Illinois in 1966 and had been a member of both schools’ alumni associations. Mr. Hudson owned and operated The Hudson Group executive search firm for many years prior to his retirement. Paul was a former member of Berlin-Gorham, NH Jaycees having served as their president for many years. He enjoyed watching the New England Patriots, golf, fishing, had a great coin collection and loved music and dancing.

In addition to his beloved wife of 55 years, he is survived by his children Laura and Jim McClain of Ocracoke, NC; Maria and Micah McCauley of Somerville, MA; Christopher Hudson of Tariffville, Marcos Hudson of Tariffville and his grandchildren Iris and Duncan McClain of Ocracoke, NC and Micah Woo and Grace McCauley of Somerville, MA. He was predeceased by his cousin and foster mother, Mabel Lamb, foster aunt, Bertha Lamb, and 14 siblings.

Services will be private. Donations in his memory may be made to the Ohio University, 1 Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701. The Vincent Funeral Home of Simsbury is caring for the arrangements. Please visit Paul’s Book of Memories at for online tributes.