Peacefully, with his daughters by his side, at LHSC-University Hospital, London on Friday, March 18, 2016 of Lucan and formerly of Exeter in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late June (Borland) Hodgins (2009) and cherished companion of Betty Leitch of Lucan. Dear father of Deb Hodgins and Kevin Klein, and Lisa Hodgins and Bryan Aust all of Toronto. Loving grandfather of Maya, Reid, and Tate. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Terry and Jean Hodgins of Ilderton, and Don Corman of Grand Bend. Predeceased by a sister Donna Corman and brother Bill Hodgins and his wife Betty. John was a one of a kind person and will be fondly remembered by his family and friends.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, one west of Main, Exeter on Tuesday evening from 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 23nd at 1 PM with Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Darlene (Snell) Bourne
Dear Deb and Lisa:
Have been away for the past three weeks and have just learned of your father’s passing. I have a lot of good memories of your dad and your mom. They were great neighbours, always lots of fun. I never had to worry about my dad after mom passed away, because your mom and dad always watched out for him. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and may all your good memories of your dad make the ache in your heart bearable.
Darlene (Snell) Bourne
Linda and Shane Upcott
So sorry to hear about Uncle John. June will be waiting for him. Wish I could have been home to come to the funeral. Will miss your Dad. Didn’t see him much in the past few years but when we did, the visit was great. Lots of good memories of our families over the years. Time and distance makes a big difference. Sending hugs and kisses to you all. Love Linda and Shane and family
Norm and Kay Tripp
I have a lot of good memories of time spent with John over the years…Please accept our sincere condolences…..Norm and Kay
Mrs Earl Lippert(Betty)
Often had John in my thoughts as Earl and he were two of a kind,condolences to all his family as he will be missed every day.
Kevin Munn
A great uncle,
John was always a lot of fun to talk with, and will be missed.
My condolences
Joyce Sovereign
To John’s Daughters,Terry Jean and Betty Sending my sympathy to you all .Sorry to read of John,s death ,he always had a smile when you met him ,friendly people all those Hodgins.’s Also knew your Mom girls.
Emerson and Betty Anne Gill
Deb , Lisa, Betty and family
So sorry to hear of the passing of John.We are presently away but our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Thinking of you! Love Emerson and Betty Anne
Marg Prout
To all the Hodgins family and to Betty Leitch…
Sincere sympathy is extended to all of you in the death of John. He was just a good all around kind of man. I was very fortunate to have known all the Hodgins family.
Take good care of each other!
Larry and Joyce Black
The Hodgins family and Betty Leitch – Sincere sympathy in the loss of John. He always had a smile, very friendly and time for a chat. Larry played a lot of afternoon cards at the Crediton Hall with John along with Russell Clarke, Gerry Schenk, Ted Van Roestel, Harvey Smith, and Jim Thompson. A lot of changes over the years. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Yvonne and Howard Hendrick
Dear Deb and Lisa,
Sincere sympathy in the passing of your dad.
Elaine and Bill Vandeworp.
Guido Coolman
John was a wonderful friend and I always enjoyed his visits.
He will be missed.
Dianne and Bob Finkbeiner
Betty, Deb, Lisa and Families, don’t worry John will not be alone he will just continue the party with many of his old friends up above….sure will miss him and his horse information in Clinton
He has gone to a good place and will be welcomed by many old friends. John has friends everywhere.
Sure will be missed
Linda and Gary Isaac
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father and grandfather. Our thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time.
William and Helen (Hodgins) Delorme
Our condolence to John’s family Betty and Terry and Jean Hodgins
I talk with John in Oct./2015 just before leaving for Florida it was also great to see him always a laugh.
Greg & Carrie Parsons
Deb, Lisa & families
We send our condolences to you and your families on the death of your dad. Your mom and dad were great neighbors for many years and we miss them on Victoria Street. Thinking of you in the days and weeks ahead. In our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Lorette Mawson
Our Condolences go out to the entire family at this most difficult time .
Don and Margaret Watt
Betty Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time
Dennis Dale and Hellen Bulanda
Betty- thinking of you in this time of sorrow.
Bob & Wanda Reynolds
Betty and the Hodgins Family
My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. Wanda Reynolds
Elaine gould
Deb, Lisa & family,
Got to know John better when I started working with Andrew @Antique and Oak. Always had a smile & information about how good the card games were going. ? when we gathered for staff events, we always brought June up to speed w anything we thought she should know that she may not have heard as yet?imagine!! John was always a welcome sight at our shop.?thoroughly enjoyed his & June’s friendship through the years.
Love & prayers,
Elaine Gould❤
Elaine Baynham
Dear Deb and Lisa, My deepest sympathy to you and your families. May your loving memories sustain you through your deep sorrow.
Cheryl&LeroyEdwards
Deb and Lisa and family so sorry to hear about John Betty will miss him ! May you remember the good times may they bring you much comfort Thinking of you!!!!
Leon and Helen Coolman
Deb, Lisa, and Betty, Leon and I are so sorry for your loss. John was truly a great guy and he will be missed. He did put up a very brave fight. Leon will miss his many visits and the games of cards they had together. I know we have very fond memories of him and we hope that your memories will help you all through this time of sorrow.
Darren Boyle and family
I am very sad to hear this, but very glad of all of the wonderful memories of Big John, and how great a neighbour he was. I do and always will cherish the early morning drives in the blue Kenworth Cabover to get salt in Goderich and deliver it somewhere. And the great times on Victoria Street with our families.
He is already missed and always will be.
Mike and Barb Soldan
Betty,Deb and Lisa and families , we are sorry to hear of John’s passing. Many memories of John and June and their putting up with Sue Anne , sleepovers , taking turns with picking the girls up in Grand Bend along with the Taylors..all the parent things we shared. We are thinking of you all Barbara(Ready) and Mike
Betty McIntyre
Dear Betty and family – My sincere condolences to you all.