Dudley Hood

Dudley and I have been friends forever, as I can remember him as long as I can remember myself. We both grew up on Briggs Alley, off Green Street, St. Georges Grenada. Dudley always had a jovial personality with a happy-go-lucky attitude and could see the humor in anything. His laugh resounded all over. He had pet names or nick names for family and friends. These always had a story or incident attached to it. He also had one "Bakay". There was another side to him. He was kind, sincere and took his commitments seriously. I can remember meeting his daughter, Anne-Marie, as a baby for the first time, and was amazed to see him change and dress her with such love and care. This love continued throughout his life. I always relate this story to my friends and when ever I have to convince someone that one will do what ever one wants to do despite any difficulties. On my wedding day, July 04, 1970, Dudley took the train from Toronto to Montreal to attend my wedding. He flew back the same day to be on time for his work at the hospital. We kept in contact via phone calls on holidays, birthdays and on other special occasions. Whenever my family or I visited Toronto he always took us on a scenic drive. He seemed to like the Lakeshore area. On one occasion he organised a picnic for us at Niagara Falls. If we were returning to Barbados, he would take us to the airport on our departure. On hearing of his passing my husband Winston remarked what a thoughtful guy he was who went out of his way to help anyone. My children remarked how nice he was. Dudley will be remembered as an exceptional person by all who knew him. Well done my friend, gone but cannot be forgotten. Sleep on and rest in peace. Your friend Jean "Soupie" DePradine Small