Edwina M. Eastman

Edwina Eastman, 86, of Hudson passed away on Friday January 16, 2026. 

Born in Helsinki, Finland, she emigrated to the US with her sister when they were children. She graduated from Hudson High School in 1959. She was known for her lovely singing voice and artwork, particularly watercolors, and was an active participant and leader in the choir at the Hudson United Methodist Church. As her family grew, she held various jobs, the last being Volunteer Coordinator at Marlborough Hospital. 

Edwina was married to Donald Eastman for 63 years until his passing in 2023. She was predeceased by her parents, Arvo Oksa and Laila Mattila Oksa, her sister, Sylvia Thompson, and several aunts and uncles. She is survived by her daughters Dawna Eastman-Gallo (Donald), Tina Eastman Pitre (David), and Erika Eastman, as well as her grandchildren Stanley Krol, Wendy Holden (Michael), Timothy Krol and great-grandchildren Carter and Charles Holden.

Funeral service will be held at Hudson United Methodist Church on Wednesday January 21, 2026 at 12pm following a burial at Forestvale Cemetery. The Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home, 50 Central St., Hudson, are assisting the family with arrangements.