Remembering William Leavens 'Hudson'

William Hudson Box Leavens passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026 in Midland, the day before his 86th birthday. He was born in Kingston, Ontario on April 22, 1940 to Charles Hudson Leavens of Belleville and Edith Elizabeth Roberts (nee Box) of Napanee. He leaves a legacy of a loving family and countless friends. He was pre-deceased by his loving wife Gloria Jean (nee Trotter) and his sister Diana of New Paltz, New York. He is survived by his brothers, Richard of Stayner and Jim (Dana) of Meaford. He is also survived by his children, Chris (Claudia) of Toronto, Anne of Peterborough, and Hugh (Tracy) of Hamilton. Sophie, Jack, Anna and Henry, Hudson’s grandchildren, will all miss their Grandpa. Hudson received a BSC in Chemistry from Carlton University and an MBA from the University of Toronto. He worked for many years at Kindred Industries Limited (formerly Waltec Sinkware, now Franke) in Midland, first in sales, then as General Manager and eventually Group Vice President of Emco. He was never without his camera to record events and scenery throughout his life and supplied the photography for three cookbooks written by the Georgian Bay Gourmet gang (one of whom was his wife, Jean). In 1990, he purchased Watson’s Camera Shop on the main street of Midland to pursue photography professionally and ran it until he retired in 2010. He will be remembered as a steadfast supporter of the community of Midland, contributing to many causes and organizations. He was very involved with the Junior Achievers which provides programs focused on financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship to empower local youth. A celebration of his life will begin with a visitation Carson Funeral Home 290 First St. in Midland (705) 526-6551 on Friday, May 8, 2026 between the hours of 4 and 6 pm.  A funeral service will be held on May 9, 2026 at Saint Mark's Church in Midland starting at 2 pm.  A reception will follow the service at a location to be chosen shortly. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Georgian Bay Hospital Foundation on his behalf.

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