Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, August 1, 2013, of Lucan, Ontario passed away in his 74th year. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend of 55 years, Sheila (Ford) Hodgins. Dear father of Lori Anne Hodgins of Strathroy, Deborah Darlene Wonnacott and husband John of Arva, James (Jamie) Cecil Hodgins and wife Lynda of London. Dear grandfather of Katie, Michael; Jenny, Meghan and Adam; Brendan, Daryl and Jeremy and great-grandfather of Logan and twins Jax and Brooklyn. Dear brother of Joseph William of Lucan and the late Herb Stretton. Dear son-in-law of Almira Ford of Exeter. Dear brother-in-law of Gary Ford and wife Jan of Burlington. Dear uncle of Peggy, Nancy, Susan, Lisa, Barb, Jennifer and Michael. Predeceased by his parents Cecil and Thelma (Strasser) Hodgins. Missed every day by his beloved dog Mandy!
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Sunday afternoon 2-5 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Monday, August 5th at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
Donations to the Lucan Area Heritage & Donnelly Museum or the London Humane Society would be appreciated by the family.
HODGINS: James Cecil of Lucan, Ontario
Carol Sloetjes
Sheila and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
May God bring comfort in all the amazing memories!
Rosemarie and Don McKay
Dear Sheila and family – so sad to hear of Hodge’s passing. It’s such a tremendous loss for everyone. Please know we are thinking about you at this very difficult time.
Frank Provenzano
Lori , my deepest condolences to you and your family through this tough time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frank & Marilyn Provenano
Harry and Elaine Hardy
Our Sincere Sympathy, in the loss of a loved one.
Harry and Elaine Hardy
Jane Steacy
Dear Sheila:
Our most sincere condolences to you and your family. Cec will be sorely missed. Eternal rest grant unto him, Oh Lord, and may his soul rest in peace.
Warm regards,
Jerry Damen
Jane Steacy
Dianne Biggam
Dear Sheila and family: So sorry to hear of this news, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. If I was not out of the country right now, Bob and I would have come to the funeral for sure. Again, sorry for your loss and hope to have a visit with you soon.
Sarah, Brian McComb & Family
Sheila and Family:
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We will always remember Cecil as one of our first sweet corn customers of the season.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sarah and Brian McComb
sylvia & Allan Turner
Please accept my sincere sympathy. I know it must be a terrible shock and you will miss the love and companionship very much. Just know we are thinking about you.
Kim Gooding
Sheila & Family – My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincere Sympathy.
Jeff & Laurie Nevin
God has called Cecil home, but he will always remain in our hearts. His life was well lived and the closeness of his family is great proof of that. His body needed rest, but his soul lives on forever. Cecil left the world a better place and he will be well remembered.
Love & Blessings, Jeff & Laurie Nevin
Kathy Lucier
Heartfelt condolences go out to Sheila and family. I used to work with Cec at GM Diesel and I always enjoyed working with him. Whenever I think of the good old days at GM, I can’t help but have a smile on my face and I would often think of Cec. He will be sadly missed. Rest in Peace, Cec.
Helen Hanke
My condolences to the Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please remember all the good times, laughs and giggles over your years together. He will always be with you. Helen
Ethel Tari
Dearest Friend Lori Anne and Hodgins Family: My friendship with Lori at this time of hurt is sharing your greatest joys and deepest hurts. It’s revealing your wildest dreams and secrets of the Soul. It’s expressing ourselves with heartfelt words and understood silences. Its counting on Each Other when times are tough and decisions are difficult.:( It’s sharing the stories of your past and your hopes for tomorrow. It’s experiencing the Tears, the laughter, and the craziness of Life with people who understand- and it means so much to share times like this at sorrow, and grieve. My condolences, God Bless You Lori, and your Family .
R.I.P. Mr. James Cecil Hodgins
Scott Dickson
Debbie, and Family:
So sorry to hear of your Dads passing.
Remember the good times, they will carry you through.
Frank and Carol Hardy
Sheila and family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you,
May many cherished memories give you comfort and strength in the days ahead.
Evergreen Irrigation
Sheila,
We were so sorry to read about the passing of your husband.
Ken, John and I send our condolences to you and yours, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time.
Take comfort in all the memories you have.
Nancy
Evergreen Irrigation
Mary & Emerson (Red) DeGraw
Sheila, Lori, Debbie and Jamie
Deepest condolences on the loss of Hodge. Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your family and friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Mary & Red DeGraw
Carmen & David Jones
Dear Sheila & family
Thinking of you at this sad time, very sorry for your loss.
Dave & Carmen Jones
Roger and Helen Van Gassen
Dear Sheila and family,
We are saddened to hear of your tremendous loss. Out thoughts are with you as you lay your beloved Hodge to rest. Be strong and be thankful for all those wonderful years….Helen and Roger
Fred & Sharon Mardlin
Hello Sheila & family –
We extend our deepest sympathy as you mourn the loss of your husband. He will be missed. Fred & Sharon
Pat & Sue O'Connor
Our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.
Bonnie Manders
Sheila & Family – My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincere Sympathy.
billy rinn
jamie so sorry to hear about your father i will be thinking of you and your family on this day
Diane Park
Sheila, Lori, Debbie and Jamie and families……soooo sorry for you loss, I know we have been out of touch, but I have thought about you sooo often….your pain brings tears to my eyes and pain in my heart, as you girls and my sister and I were soooo very close growing up…I hope you can draw on your family strength to get you through the rough times ahead…share the fun and happy memories, and keep a smile on your face and a warm place in your heart when you think of your dad (husband, grandpa) ……….. oxoox ……….Diane
Sue Heffernan
My Deepest Sympathy Sheila & Family on the loss of your Husband, Father & Grandfather, My Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sue Heffernan
Chris and Rick Eagar
Jamie
We’re deeply sorry for the loss of your dad and thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Cindy White
Sheila,
My deepest condolences on the passing of your husband.May your many memories comfort you in the days ahead.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cindy(Lucan Drug Mart)
Dianne Johns Gerstenkorn Weber
Dear Sheila and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Remember He will be with you always in your memories. Take one day at a time.
Love Dianne and family
Don and Dorothy Brintnell
Sheila, our condolences to you and the family for the loss of Cecil. Remember all the good times as you go through the next few days.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. God Bless
Tracy Harrison
Sheila and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Take care
Tracy
Sheila Butchart
Dear Sheila and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Sheila Butchart
Dennis Little
Very sorry to hear of Cec’s passing. Cec was a longtime friend. Lately it was fun to reminicse with him about the good old days. R.I.P. my friend. Sincere condolences to the family.
Evelyn Steckle VIncent
To Peggy, Nancy, Susan, Lisa & Barb
Sincere sympathy in the loss of your Uncle. Praying that God grants comfort.