Norma J. Hudson, 81, of Marshville Rd., Fort Plain, NY, died April 23, 2007 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown after a brief illness. She was born in Fonda, NY on November 11, 1925, the daughter of Nathan Fonda and Matilda Cralke. Norma was educated at Stone Ridge County School. Mrs. Hudson was a machine operator at Beech Nut Corp., Canajoharie, NY for over 40 years, retiring in 1986. Norma has been a local Fort Plain resident since 1945 and a previous resident of Randall. She was a devote Christian. On March 16, 1946 she married Robert K. Hudson, who died January 19, 1983. She was predeceased by one sister, Mona Young; and one brother, James Fonda. Survivors include 3 sons, Gerald R. Hudson of Fort Plain, NY and wife, Linda, Terry R. Hudson of Fort Plain, NY and wife Wendy and Paul N. Hudson of Fort Plain, NY and wife Tammy; 1 daughter, Dawn M. Thompson of Old Town, Fla.; 1 brother, Franklin C. Fonda of Springfield, MO; several nieces, nephews and cousins; 6 grandchildren, Norma Houghton, Melissa Ruede, Felicia Thompson, Michelle Hudson, Joseph Hudson and Brian Hudson; and 3 great-grandchildren. The funeral will take place on Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 10 a.m. at the Gray-Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, Fort Plain with Rev. Carl Hawver officiating. Burial will be in Freysbush Cemetery, Fort Plain, NY. Calling hours will be Wednesday, April 25, 2007 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Gray-Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, 34 Center Street, Fort Plain, NY. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211 or the American Heart Association, Hearts Gifts Processing Center, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049. The Leader-Herald, Thursday, April 26, 2007.