Passed away peacefully at Queensway Long Term Care Home, with his family by his side on Monday, July 24, 2023 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of Kathleen (May) Hodgert for 68 years. Cherished father of Diane Ellis of Waterloo, and Alan and Michele Hodgert of RR1 Woodham. Adored grandfather of Christine Jakobsen; Alana Hodgert, Andrew and Britt Hodgert and Amanda Hodgert and great-grandfather of Evelyn; Axton and Hayden. Dear brother-in-law of Jean Hodgert of Exeter, and Ombra May of London. Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and the extended Hodgert family. Predeceased by his brother, sister, and in-laws Marion and Arnold Cann, Reg Hodgert, Douglas and Marjorie May, Murray May, Marian Tinney, and his parents James and Mary (Miller) Hodgert.
Ross was an avid farmer his whole life who enjoyed curling, golfing, baseball and painting. Overall, his family was his pride and joy. Watching his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren grow up was his greatest accomplishment.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street, EXETER on Thursday, July 27th from 2 – 4 PM and 6 – 8 PM, where Ross’ funeral service will be held on Friday, July 28th at 11 AM. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
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Brenda Horn
Al and Michele and the Hodgert family,
Our sincere sympathy and thoughts are with all of you. We hope your many, many wonderful memories with Ross will bring you comfort.
Jeff and Brenda Horn and family
Pete and Elaine Kosi
Our sincerest sympathy on the loss of Ross, he lived a fulfilling life. Keeping the family in our prayers and thoughts.
Elaine & Pete Kosi
Sandra Newton
To the Hodgert families,
I am extending my deepest sympathy on Ross’s passing. It is an enormous loss for all of you. God’s peace be with you. While you are mourning the loss of Ross; others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil.
Sandra Newton
Elaine Corbett
Our deepest sympathies to Ross’s family! Cherish all your memories to help you through the days ahead!
Val & Chuck Ford
Kay, Diane, Al and Michele and families,
Our sympathy to you and your family in the passing of Ross. May your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time.
John & Arlene Berendsen
Sorry for your loss..Thinking of all of you…Arlene & John
Jane Miller
Condolences to the Hodgert family.We always enjoyed our visits at the Miller picnic over the years and catching up with Ross and Kay.
Jane Miller
Bob and Helen Coates
Kay, Diane, Alan and Michelle and families, we extend our condolences. We have memories of an avid curler and great insurance advisor. His friendliness and smile will be missed. May the memories of all thé lovely family times comfort you.
Patty and Doug Webber
Kay, Diane, Alan, Michele and families
We are so sorry for your loss.
I will always remember Ross as a good neighbour who had a smile on his face whenever I seen him right from the time I was a kid right up to all the good times we had on the curling ice together.
It’s easy to see by the pictures that you had a lot of great times together as a family making memories that you will be able to keep with you always.
Scot Morgan and Judy Parsons
To the Hodgert Family:
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Scot Morgan and Judy Parsons
Audrey Hiff
Sorry for your loss, Ross had a very good and full life. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Bill & Louise Pincombe
Kay,Diane, Alan, Michele and family- Sincere sympathy to all of you. Before Covid we had many good visits with Ross & Kay at their nightly trips to McDonalds. Ross always had a smile and some news to share. Keep all your good memories close and may they comfort you.
Bil & Louise
Debra Doherty
Kay, Alan and Michelle, Diane and families
So sorry to hear about Ross. It sounds like he had a good and full life. I know my mother (Shirley Coates Doherty) had been friendly with Ross and Kay. I think Ross and my mother were close in age. I used to run into Ross and Kay at the McD’s at the North end of Exeter on our way to Stratford for a play. When my mother was alive, she used to visit with them at the picnic. I’ll be thinking of you and your families.
Robert and Pearl Dougall
Al, Michele and family.
Our deepest sympathies. Ross will be missed.
Kathleen Verbeke
Thinking of you all during this sad time. May the good memories help you through. We remember your mom and dad at the ringette games . He was definitely a proud grandpa.
Brent Dawson
Kay, Al and Michelle and family
Please accept our condolences in the loss of Ross He will be missed by many.
Brent and Sharen and family
Jeff Borland
Kay,Diane,Alan and Family
Please accept our condolence,Ross was a great friend and neighbour.
The Borland’s
The O’Neils
To Kay, Alan, Michelle, Alanna, Andrew & Amanda, our sincere condolences of the loss of a husband, father & grandfather. The memories you have will keep his smile looking down on you!
Phyllis, Brian & Amanda, Jake & Joe O’Neil & families
Earl and Marilyn Miller
To the Hodgert family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you in the passing of Ross. We always appreciated having a little chat with him, especially in the many years he was our insurance agent. May the many great memories bring you comfort.
Brian and Brenda Hodgert
Remembering a very special cousin and extending our condolences to Kay, Diane Alan and their families.
James Weston
Kay, Alan , Diane and families – Our sincere sympathy in your loss. Ross was our insurance agent for many years – such a genuine guy! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Helen and Jim Weston
Don and Edith Lewis
Kay and family,
We are sorry to see that Ross has passed.
He was a friendly guy and always had a smile.
Our condolence to you All.
John and Linda Wuerth
Kay Allan Michelle and family
So sorry to hear about Ross. Always enjoyed Ross great smile every time I saw him. Ross was a good farmer and worked hard in his young days. Remember the good times on the farm and have your memories to carry you through these sad days
Melanie Eden
Dear Kathleen and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Ross’ passing. It was my pleasure being his nurse at home for many months all those years ago – and to help him have that many more years with you all.
Thinking of you all,
Melanie Eden
Stephen Rice
My condolences to Kay and family. His conversation and interest in others will be missed greatly.
Our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely
Stephen & Lilly
Dianne Faubert
To the entire Hodgert family.
Our condolence on your loss and our hearts are with you at this sad time.
Dianne Faubert and Daryl Tripp.
Wendi Schwindt
Ross was one of my favourite customers at the bank…a true gentleman who loved his family and supported them so whole heartedly. He will be missed…
Michelle sereda
Michele, Al and families. Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. I’m trusting your memories will comfort you all in this very difficult time.
Michelle, Perry, Alexa and Zachary Sereda
Darren and Nathalie Tinney
Aunt Kay, Dianne, Alan and Michelle and families. We are saddened and sorry to hear of your loss.
Uncle Ross was a good man, from the twinkle in his eye to his limitless kindness. We were blessed to have him as family.
Anne & Ted Kernick
Sincere condolences to Kay & the entire Hodgert family. Ross was a much respected member of the Thames Road community. Thinking of you all.
Sharon Passmore
Kathleen, Diane, Alan & Michele and families
So sorry to hear of Ross’s passing. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Jim Chapman
Kay,
Diane, Alan and families:
My deepest sympathy in your loss.
Ross was a good man and a good friend – it was good to know him.
.He certainly enjoyed a competative curling match. I first met him several
decades ago in Junior Farmers.
Joyce Black
Kay and family – so very sorry to hear about the passing of Ross. He always had a smile and time to chat when we met. Take care in the days ahead and thinking of all the families. Sincere sympathy.
Margaret Prout
Kay, Alan, Michele and Diane
My condolences to each of you. May you be comforted by your wonderful
memories now and in the next week and months to come.
Bill & Audrey Rowe
To Kay &family, So sorry to hear about Ross passing. Losing a love one is never easy! Ross lived a good life & am sure each one of you will have many special memories to help you thru this difficult time. Sincerely Bill & Audrey
Marion McCarter
Kay and the Hodgert family:
Sorry for your loss of Ross. His wonderful memories will be in your hearts forever. Deepest Sympathy.
Joan Mitchell
Dear Kay, Alan, Diane and families.
Heartfelt condolences to each of you. Thinking of the fond memories of time spend with Ross over the years when you lived on the farm.
May you feel consoled knowing he lived a long and good life.
Best regards,
Bill Allen and his daughters Susan, Joan and Carol.
Donna Perry
Kay and family
So sorry to hear of Ross’s passing he was a wonderful kind man. I have lots of great memories of our coffee time with you both. You will have a great many good memories to help you through this sad time.
With Sympathy Donna Perry and Jim Perry
MaryJane Taylor
Kay, Diane, Alan and Michele and families
My Sincere Sympathy in your loss of Ross
You will have many fun memories of your
times together…. May they comfort you all in
his passing…He lived a full life and enjoyed it all….
George and Sue Wilson
Kay, Diane, Alan and Michele and families, we are saddened on Ross’ passing. He was a gentleman. He was always friendly and had a wonderful smile. We would have good visits with Kay and Ross when we saw them out for coffee. Cherish your precious memories and hold them close to your heart. Hugs and prayers.
Wanda Reynolds
Hodgert Family
My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Wanda Reynolds
Brian and Janet Wedlake
Kay and family. Our deepest sympathy at the passing of Ross. Growing up on the farm next door I remember Ross as a kind and gentle man. I hope the good memories will comfort all of you at this sad time.
Beth Cooper
Kay, Diane, Alan and Michele and families
My sincere sympathies to all of you on the loss of your loved one.
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Beth Cooper
Linda Dietrich
Al, Michelle & Family,
So sorry for your loss, our sincere sympathy.
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Rene & Harlen Tinney
Uncle Ross was a wonderfully kind and patient man who had just the right amount of mischief in those eyes of his. He will be greatly missed.
Margaret Brintnell
Kaye, Diane, Alan & Michele & all your family
So sorry to read about Ross. He sure will be missed by all of you. Great caring man who would reach out to help others. Loved helping Alan on the farm. Long life for sure. I extend my sympathy to all of you at this sad time. Lot of Memories to share .
Ron and Karen Simpson
To Alan and Michelle and family , sorry to see Ross has passed , but it looks like he lived a good life and into his 90ds , our sympathy is with you all at this time
Patti Hunt
To the Hodgert family:
Jamie & I send our most sincere sympathies on your husband/father’s passing.
Larry and Faye Skinner
Kay, Alan and Michelle:
Our sincere sympathy on your loss of Ross. May you cherish the memories you have of him.
Larry and Faye Skinner
Susan Moore
Thinking of you all and remembering Ross and his always smiling face.
Hugs to all,
Susan (Allen) Moore
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Kay, Al, Michelle and family
Sorry to learn of Ross’s passing. He was a familiar face at the Exeter Curling Club and local coffee shops.
Our condolences to all.
Mark Heimrich
Kay, Al & Michele, Diane & Families;
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Ross, a true gentleman and fine neighbour. I have many memories of nice chats with Ross over the years, especially when I canvassed for Heart & Stroke. He would proudly show me his lovely paintings and update me on his families activities. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Mark & Julie Heimrich, Sarah, Scott & Spencer
Shirley Hewitt & Family
Kay & extended Family,
Our sincere sympathy from Shirley Hewitt & Family – Australia
Shirley Hewitt & Family
Kay & Family – Sympathy to you all, still wonderful Memories of your visit to Australia..
Linda Webber
Kathleen and family:
Sincere sympathy on Ross’ passing
Donna Overholt
Our sincere condolences on the loss of this wonderful man. Always such a kind and gentle man. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Donna and Dan Overholt
Benoit Family.
Kay and family … deepest sympathy to all. Ross will be missed in the family and the community. 🙏
Rick & Marilyn Vandenbussche
Our sympathy to Kay and family on Ross’s passing.
Joyce Maas
To the entire Hodgert family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Joyce, Frank, Steve and Ryan Maas
Mike and Diane O’Shea
We send our sincere sympathy to the Hodgert family. We knew Ross for a very long time especially as a superb insurance agent with Usborne and Hibbert.
Sincerely
Mike and Diane O’Shea
Dave Keys
Al and Family
We are very sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Our sincere condolences to you and your family
Dave,Shelly and Rachelle Keys
Larry and Linda Henderson
So sorry for your loss of Ross, our prayers continue for your family and peace on Kathleen.
Donna Webster
My sincere sympathy to Kay and family.
My thoughts are with you at this time.
Shirley Hodgert
Kay, Dianne, Allen and Families
Sorry to hear about the passing of your father Ross.
Thinking of all the family at this difficult time.
Dennis & Shirley Hodgert
Marjie & Tom Westerveld
Kay and family,,so sorry to hear of Ross s passing ,,he always had a smile and a story,,,hold your memories close and know that we are thinking of you at this time.
Irvine. R Armstrong
To Kay and the Hodgert family. I was sorry to read the death of Ross. I remember well the talks we had as neibours. I wish you all the best. Irv
Gabbie and Margaret Mol
Our sincere condolences with the passing off Ross
Elaine Tomlinson
Sincere condolences to all the families at this difficult time. Such a “gentle” man.
Elaine and Jim Tomlinson
Shirley Kerslake
My sincerest sympathy to Kay and family on your loss of Ross.
Karen Dickins
Al, Michele and family, my deepest condolences on the loss of your father.
Alice MacLean
To Kay,Allen and Michelle and family,
So sorry to hear of Ross passing.
He lived a good long life and raised a great family.
.our condolences to all of you.
Jerry and Alice MacLean
Patty Carter
Sorry for your loss Alan and Michelle and Hodgert family.
Evelyn Vincent
Kay, Allan and family
Sincere sympathy in your loss. Ross was such a good man. May the good memories help bring peace and comfort
Tom and Carol Arthur
Kay and Family – our sincere sympathy to all of on your loss. Our thoughts are with you.