At Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 of Lucan in his 73rd year. Dear brother-in-law of Sheila Joyce (Ford) Hodgins. Dear uncle of Lori, Debbie, Jamie, Peggy, Nancy, Susan, Lisa and Barb. Predeceased by his parents James Cecil and Thelma (Strasser) Hodgins, and his brothers and sister-in-law James Cecil (Hodge) Hodgins and Herbert (Herb) and Norma Stretton. Our sincere thanks to the wonderful staff at Queensway Nursing Home who took such good care of Joe.
The funeral service will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main St., Lucan on Friday, December 12th, at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
Donations to the Lucan Area Heritage or the London Humane Society would be appreciated by the family.
HODGINS: Joseph William of Lucan
Eileen Armstrong
I used to see Joe at the coffee shop and he always made time to have a visit with me. I really enjoyed our conversations, as he had many keen interests and was always engaging to talk to. He was indeed a very kind soul and will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Joe.
Tom Hearn
I am sorry to hear of the loss of Joe. Years ago he was one of my customers when we were delivering milk door to door for Hearn’s Dairy. I enjoyed my weekly chats with him.
Dianne Johns Gerstenkorn Weber
Dear Sheila, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love cousin Dianne
Bruce C. Currie
Joe was a wonderful friend. When I was very young, Joe, 12 years my senior, would talk photography and astronomy for hours on end. He had me over to peer at the heavenly wonders through a telescope that I eventually purchased from him, when he got a better one.
Joe always had time for me and my friends. Thelma would make tea and coffee for us kids when we visited to talk sciences with Joe.
A wonderful, kind, gentle soul. I always assumed I’d get to see him one more time.
Dale and Linda Froats
Sorry to hear of your loss of Joe. Miss seeing him getting involved with the community pictures. He always had his camera in hand and not just any cellphone piece but a real camera. Must have caught lots of memories for you to share with the family. Will be thinking of you Sheila and your family.
Joyce Sovereign
Well l am happy for Joe that his struggles are over,he was a nice guy ,and had a dry wit .Glad his suffering is over and he has earned his rest.My sympathy to his family.