Peacefully passed away at St. Marys Memorial Hospital, St. Marys on Monday, February 25, 2013 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie (Ferguson) Hodgins (1971). Dear father of Debbie and Brian Martin, Betty and Dave Versteegh, Pat and Dawn Hodgins, Dennis and Diana Hodgins, Denise and Alex Gibson all of St. Marys. Dear grandfather of Katie and Chuck, Natalie; Jill, Megan and Abi; Jocie and Owen; Kelly, Greg and Alisha; Ann and Jamie; and great-grandfather of Luci and Lily. Dear brother of Norman and Margaret Hodgins of London and brother-in-law of Jack Ferguson of London and Cal and Chris Ferguson of Elora. Predeceased by his sister Artelle Parkinson and his brother Philip Hodgins.
A private family funeral service will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, Lucan on Tuesday, February 26th. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the St. Marys Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
HODGINS: Gordon Eli of St. Marys
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Dale & Mary Robinson
Our condolences to all the Hodgins family. Had some good laughs with Gord that we’ll always remember. Our thoughts are with you all.
Linda Harris
I wanted to share a few memories of Gord. Though I didn’t know him as well as I would have liked to, I lived in the apartment next door to his at 270 Queen Street, St. Marys for two years. My best moments conversing with him were in the early hours of the late spring to fall mornings on our respective patios. Gord liked to rise early and sit on his porch, especially during the summer months when it was comfortable before the sun rose high and it was too hot to sit outside. He would always greet me cheerfully, and then we would each sit in silence listening to the birds singing in the trees nearby. Often, if he was on his porch in the afternoon and I was home, he would come to my parking lot door, knock and pass on a joke or two before waltzing back to his apartment. The jokes were never that risque, and he got a kick out of telling them.
Gord would watch over things behind the building and in the parking lot. I would get a telephone call around 6 a.m. once in awhile from Gord informing me that it was raining and I had left a car window open! I learned to listen to the weather forecast and be sure all windows were closed if rain was expected. It was a comfort, in a sense, that Gord was there keeping watch.
When Don, up on the third floor above, came down with his dog, Blondie, Gord always made sure that there was a raw weiner stuck in the steel traffic barricade in front of his apartment for her to find and eat.. Even today, Blondie still goes to see if there is a weiner stuck there. She still remembers as do all of us here.
I shall miss his courtesy, his simple, honest outlook on life, and his country humour. I know that he is not struggling or in pain, anymore, but I do miss him as I know his family and friends do.
My thoughts and prayers to you all during this time of adjusting to a life without him.
Warmest regards.
Linda Harris
270 Queen Street West, Apt. 204
St. Marys
Teresa Bickell and family
Thinking of you at this difficult time…a big hug to all of you!
Teresa Bickell
HELEN MacNiven
So so sorry for your loss, I know he loved and cherished each and everyone of his family. He will be missed but never forgotten. Everyonewill remember, his smile, and kind heart.
Megan & Jeff McDonald
Denis, Diana and family, we are sorry for your loss and thinking of you at this difficult time.
Janice (McIntosh) Alderdice
Debbie, Betty, Pat, Dennis, Denise and families:
We were saddened to hear of your Dad’s passing. I have childhood memories of Gord, which usually included a funny story or two and that wicked grin of his. My Dad (Stewart McIntosh) has been a friend of Gord’s since they were both very young men. Gord was the best man at my parents wedding in 1953. Our sincere condolences to you all, on behalf of all the McIntosh family. Cherish your happy memories of him.
Bob and Joan Lang
So sorry to hear of Gord’s passing. We will miss all the laughs and jokes we shared over the years. Our thoughts are with you all.
Dave & MaryAnn Watt
Sorry to hear of the passing of Gord. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Tony, Lisa VandenHeuvel & family
Betty, Dave, Jill, Megan and Abi
Please know how saddened we were to hear about the loss of your father. We know this is a difficult time for you and your family, but be strong and enjoy the memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sharon Haynes
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Father, and Grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Steve and Twyla Nethercott
So sorry to hear about your father’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Steve and Twyla Nethercott
John, Deirdre, Luke, Bridgid and Neave Goris
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you all. Please let us know if we can do anything. We are always here for you. Take care.
Ernie, Amy, Mackenzie, Taylor and Zach Powell
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sarah Burford
We are so sorry to hear of Gord’s passing!! I have many fond memories of my time spent with the Hodgins family. May the love and friendship that you provided throughout the years come back to you and embrace you all during this diffucult time. Our thoughs and prayers are with you. Love and hugs to you all!!!!
Martin, Sarah, Colin & Eric Burford
JACK & MARIE BANNON
Sincere sympathy on your Father’s passing. Gord was a good friend of ours and we always welcomed his visits and phone calls,he always had a little story & or joke.
Gord worked for Jack for many years and was considered an valuable employee. Our children remember him well and expressed their thoughts on his passing too.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time and in the future.
Sincerely,
Jack & Marie Bannon
Brenda and Dave Swan
Deb, Our sincerest sympathy. Although this will be a very difficult time for you and all of your family, you will have wonderful memories to share in the days and years to come.
St.Marys Ideal Family
We are sorry to hear of your loss of a dear man we all knew as Gordie. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. He will indeed be missed that we know.
Shawn, Kevin, Paul, Glenn, Doug and Kevin Edwards
Joanne Cadick
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father/grandfather. He will be deeply missed. May all your fond memories get you through this difficult time. Love the Cadick Family
Terry, Kim, Jarrett & Taylor Zehr
Dave, Betty & Girls Our thoughts and prayers are with at this difficult time.
Bill & Deb Damen & family
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of your dear father and grandpa. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. May your cherished memories help you through this time of grief. Love to all. Bill, Deb and family
Chris Damen
My sincere condolences to all the Hodgins family members. Very sorry to learn of Gord’s passing. Thinking of you….
Lita Miandro
Dear Debbie & Family My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Sincerely Lita Miandro
Kevin(Bubba), Angie, Bianca and Brooklynn Currah
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the Hodgins family. Thinking of you guys in this difficult time. Hugs
Gordon Stewart & Family Victoria, B.C.
Debbie, Betty, Pat, Dennis, Denise and families, our hearts go out to you all at this time of sorrow. I have nothing but great memories of your Dad & Mom. It was so nice to talk with your Dad and all of you while I was back in Ontario in 2008. I think of the Hodgin’s family often & all the great memories of years gone by, your Dad will be truly missed.
Gordon, Rita, Charlotte, Lucille, Georgina and James Stewart
Marianne, Bruce, Christine & Gayle Abe
Please accept our deepest condolences at this time of great pain and sorrow.
Helen Delorme Hodgins
Sorry to read about Gordon’s passing my thought and prayers are
with you
Derrick, Janice, Nick and Emily Martin
Our deepest sympathy of the passing of Gord. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this challenging time. Gord will be missed. Call if you need anything.
Donna Gill
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hodgins family at this time. May fond memories help all of you at this difficult time.
Shannon, Donna Gill and Gerald Francis.
Don and Heather Benner
Dear Hodgins Family…So sorry to read of your Dads passing.Thinking of you at this difficult time…The Benner’s
Lloyd & Isabel Mardlin
We extend our sympathy to Deb & Brian and the Hodgins family on
the passing of your father Deb.
It is hard to let go. Our thoughts are with you all.
Isabel & Lloyd Mardlin
Bob,Jo-Anne,Glen,Janet,Terry,Gord Stewart and families
So sorry to hear of Gord’s passing. He was a great neighbour and friend. Many everlasting memories were made with him and his wonderful family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Stewart Family
Mcc Contractors Ltd.
Our thoughts and prayers to the Hodgins family during this difficult time. He will be dearly missed as well as the frequent phone calls of the Farmers joke of the day!