It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donna Kathryn (Graham) Hodgins, on Friday, July 28, 2023, just a few days after her 85th birthday, peacefully in her own home with her family by her side. Donna was Born July 26, 1938. Beloved wife of Marvyn Loft Hodgins, they were married for 67 years. Donna’s pride and joy were her children, Brian & Kelly Hodgins, Bonnie & Steve Kraus, and Brad Hodgins & Lori Turner. Proud grandma of Lee & Shelley Hodgins, Justin Hodgins & Stephanie Clarke, Jessica & Kerlin Castillo, Kyle Kraus, Jason Hodgins & Sydney MacCabe, Ashley & Tim Dickey, and great grandma of Brayden & Curtis Hodgins. Blake, Ava, Emi, & Elsie Hodgins. Mila & Kira Castillo, and Jeremy, Hailey & Spencer Dickey. Dear sister and sister-in-law of the late John (2023) & Sylvia Graham, Lynn & the late Allan (2020) Ryan, Marie & the late Don (2015) Medd. Donna is survived by many cousins, nieces & nephews, friends, neighbours and extended family.
Donna was predeceased by her parents Donald and Jessie (Campbell) Graham, and her in laws Reta (Loft) & Clarence Hodgins, son Bruce Hodgins (1975), daughter-in-law Jennifer (Sleegers) Hodgins (2012) and grandson Greg Turner (2018).
Donna loved and embraced life. Donna grew up in Lobo township, where she went to a one room school house. Family has always been important to Donna, and she held her family close to her heart. Donna started working for the Royal Bank at the beginning of her career. After a few years of working, she decided to be full time stay at home mom, where her children kept her very busy. Donna worked along side Marvyn on the farm for many years. Once all the kids left home, mom took a job overseeing the baking at the Crest center in Lucan, until she retired. Donna and Marvyn enjoyed camping, travelling all over Canada and US, camping at Bass Lake. Donna and Marvyn love to tour in their 1936 Chev Cabriolet, they toured across Canada in the Coast to Coast in 2000. Both were known to stop in and grab the grandkids and great grandkids in the 36 Chev, to go for ice cream treats. Together they visited many dance halls during their travels near and far. Donna followed her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren’s hockey, baseball, soccer and figure skating events with passion. She was a 4 H leader, a Cub scout leader and also volunteered at the schools supporting her kids and grandkids. Donna and Marvyn travelled frequently with their Old Car Groups TRI-Lakes Region HASC, VCCA Club, Heritage 35, where they met many lifelong friends. Donna was in the Tri County Heritage club, and Ilderton United Church as well a long time UCW member.
Our Family wishes with heart felt thanks to those that have helped keep mom comfortable and at home over the last few years. Special thanks to Doctor Dan for his support, house calls and follow up. And to all the care givers, too many to name we appreciate you all, we could not have done this with out your help.
As per Donna’s wishes there will be no visitation or funeral. Arrangements entrusted to Haskett Funeral Home, Lucan (519-227-4211).
Donations can be made in her honour to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Jessica’s House, Exeter or charity of your choice.
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Don, Elvy, Wayne, Julie & Boys
Dear Donna”s family:
When someone you love
becomes a memory
the memory becomes a
TREASURE!!
What a great friend Donna was.
Sincerely, The Don Urbshott Family
Steve and Kim Bowman
Our deepest condolences to Donna’s family.
Diane Young and Jessica Davis
Bonnie and Steve and families
Sorry for your loss of your mother. Cherish your memories!
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Chuck Ball
A lovely lady, who certainly enjoyed life, we are so sorry for your loss. May we extend our deepest sympathy to the whole family.
Lorraine and Chuck Ball
The Pierson's, Claire, Susan , Will & Kathy
Marvyn , Brian, Bonnie, Brad & all families
Thinking of you all during this difficult time
Jack & Dana Garrett
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Marvyn and the whole Hodgins family for the loss of Donna. Her warm smile and kindness will always be remembered.
Eileen Murray ( Lynch ) Hugh & Lorraine & family
So Sorry for your loss . Sending Sincere Condolences. Thoughts and Prayers .
Kelly Hodgins
Thinking of you Bonnie, Brad, Brian & Marvin, and families. Your Mom was a beautiful soul. I’m sure Mom & your Mom are having a glorious reunion. Hugs to everyone.
Barry & Kelly
Gerald and Brenda Lenders
Mr. Hodgins, Brian, Bonnie, Brad and your families,
We are so sorry to hear of your wife’s/mother’s passing. Our condolences go out to all of you at this time of such great loss. A favourite memory we have, is of watching Marvin and Donna on the dance floor together – they always looked like they were just floating on air, in each other’s arms. A real joy to see!
May your many memories and the love she shared and gave to each of you – help give you strength, peace, comfort and eventually smiles and laughter again, as you move forward. Thinking of you all.
In sympathy,
Gerald and Brenda Lenders
Harry & Anna Marie Sleegers
Our sincere condolences.
May all the many happy memories,
help you during this difficult time.
Harry & Anna Marie Sleegers
Mary Hodgins
Marvin and Family,
My deepest sympathy to everyone. Donna was a lovely , caring , and gracious lady . She touched the lives of so many people and will be missed . Some one to be proud of.
When her mother Jessie was in the nursing home , I enjoyed her presence with her frequent visits or phone calls and hearing stories of her family’s activities or community events they attended . Cherish your wonderful memories.
Mary Hodgins
Jim & Joan O’Neill
Brad, Bonnie & Families,
Our condolences on the passing of your Mother & Grandmother
Barb Fenwick
My deepest sympathy to everyone. Donna was one of the kindest people I know and she will be very much missed.
Dorothy Sleegers
Thinking of your family with admiration
Heather Bice
Marvyn, Brian, Bonnie, Brad and families
Donna was one of the kindest, caring, patient lady I have known, I have known Donna all my life and had the pleasure of working with her as well, She had a quiet gentle nature about her and a beautiful smile. May the wonderful memories you hold in your heart give you strength and peace at this very difficult time. My thoughts are with you all.
Grace Rollings
Marvyn and family
Our sincere condolences on your loss of Donna. We enjoyed seeing you both at dances and community events.
Clarke and Grace Rollings
Joe, Bonnie & Josh Hotson
Dear Brad, Jason, Marvyn & families
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Donna. We have fond memories of our time spent with your family at the Parkhill arena. Donna was always so friendly and welcoming. Thinking of you all during this sad and difficult time.
Bob and Lorette Mawson
Sending our condolences at this sad time.
Heather
Sending love, light and prayers to Marv, Brad, Bonnie, Brian and families. May you Donna rest in the sweetest peace. With deepest respect Brian, Heather, Kyle and Nathan 💞
Jesse Crawford and Heather Gardiner
Our deepest condolences to all the Hodgins family. Donna was very nice lady and put up with alot of our shenanigans at the home farm
Terrie and Kirk Shaw
Dear Marvyn Brian Bonnie Brad and the entire Hodgins family.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
So many fond memories of Donna as my 4H leader and especially her and Marvyn driving the old car on our wedding day. I have beautiful footage of Donna and Marvyn dancing so eloquently at our wedding!
She was so kind and patient.
With deepest sympathy
Terrie (O’Neil)& Kirk Shaw and family
Ann (Shoebottom) Brabender
Marvyn and family – my deepest sympathy. Sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Donna always had a great smile. Cherish the memories.
Joan Edwards
My sympathy to Marv, Brian,Bonnie, Brad and families.
Colleen Dobinson (O’Neil)
Marvyn and Hodgins Family!
I am so sorry to hear of this sad news. What a beautiful message you have shared to capture all the people and things Donna loved and cherished!
Thinking of you all in these hard days ahead!
Dr Ray Meredith
Marion was a Lovely Lady who I enjoyed very much .Appreciated looking after her and the family. Blessings and comfort for all the family and Heaven will be richer with her at Peace for evermore
Don and Judy Lampkin
To Marvin and Family
We are very sorry to hear of Donna’s passing.
We have wonderful memories of
spending time with Marv and Donna at
Bass Lake, Hector’s yard in St. George,
and many other places we traveled
together.
Donna was a wonder person and will be
missed by all who knew her.
Fred Lewis
Marvin and family,
So sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Lillus and Fred
Reg and Joan Crawford
To the Hodgins Family. Reg and I remember Donna at the many Jr. D. Hockey games. We also would see her at the local area dances. Donna was a warm and friendly lady. Rest in peace. Sending you our deepest condolences.
Blanche Hodgins
My deepest sympathies to Marvyn and family and to Lynn Ryan and family on the loss of Donna . She will be sadly missed by all.
Bernard Sells
We extend condolence and sympathy is extended to Marvyn and the entire Hodgins family.
Sincere regards – from Bernard Sells and the Sells family.
Pam Bice
Hodgins Family
My deepest sympathies on your loss. Donna was such a lovely lady. She had such a quiet, gentle nature. May the memories you share give you comfort during this difficult time.
Terri Wyatt
My deepest condolences to you and your family Brad.
Joan Robson
Thinking of you today. Your memories will keep Donna always with you. She was a lovely lady.
Joan Robson
John & Mary Walls
Marvyn and family;
Thinking of you at this sad time. Donna was a wonderful person inside and out.
Kim Miles
To the Hodgins Family
My deepest condolences. Donna was a lovely lady with a beautiful soul and whose smile lit up a room. Hold her memory close in your heart and she will go with you always.
The Miles’
Kim, Bill, Jessi & Justine
Phyllis Clements
So sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. We have many fond memories of spending time with Donna and the family when we were young. Condolences to the entire family.
Phyllis and Rick Clements
Bryan and Liz Graham
Marvyn and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Katherine McNaughton
Marvyn, Brian, Bonnie & Brad & Families
Sincere Sympathy in the loss of Donna, such a lovely lady, always had a pleasant smile.
May your cherished memories help bring comfort to all during this difficult time.
Verda Keays
My sincere condolences to the family. Donna was passionate about helping her family. May your fond memories give you all strength at this time.
Ken & Gayle Ready
To the Hodgins Family,
Ken and I are so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Know that our thoughts are with you during this sad time.
Nick and Colleen Wiendels
Brian, Kelly & Brad and families
Deepest sympathies with the loss of your mom.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers
Nick and Colleen Wiendels
Joan Taylor
Marvyn and family,
My sympathy on Donna’s passing. Let the memories of the good times comfort you in the coming days.
Sheila Butchart
I meet Donna while she worked at the Crest Center, always a smile on her face. Her enjoyment of dancing and friends.
Condolences to all her family
Blair and Diane Furtney
So very sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Marvyn and all the family. She was a lovely lady and was so kind and giving. Mom and Ron had great memories of all the old car touring! Her full life has left a Legacy of Love. Hugs, Blair and Diane Furtney
Kelly O’Neil
Please accept my condolences at this hard time.
Bill Dampier
Bonnie, Steve and Family,
We were sorry to hear of your loss and are thinking of you at this sad time.
Bill and Chris Dampier
Lonnie Wood
Brian, Brad and Bonnie
Sending my deepest sympathies to you for the loss of your Mom. ❤️
Jim and Helen Hearn
Our sincere sympathy to all Donna’s loved ones. We fondly recall how dedicated a fan she was in the Jr. D days.
Jim and Helen
Bev and Barb Shipley
Marvin and the Hodgins family,
Our deepest condolences to you on the passing of sweet Donna. Her smile and her laughter will live on and will be always a precious memory.
May you be comforted with many memories of good times and travels.
Doug & Linda Scott
Marvin, Brian, Bonnie, Brad & extended families members.
So sorry to hear of Donna’s passing.
Our deepest sympathy at this very sad & difficult time.
Glen and Liz Stewart
Brian, Bonnie, Brad and families
So sorry for the loss of your Mom.
Glen & Liz Stewart
Larry Wales
Marvin and kids.
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Donna. I remember the off chance of someone from your family was still living on the farm I knew as a teenager. Stopping in had them bring me up to speed with the kids adventures. Sharing stories, even the way that you and Donna had met one of my wife’s favourite elementary school teacher from northern Ontario.
JIm Fletcher
A heat-felt condolence for the entire Hodgins Family.
Jim & Marg Fletcher
Janice Jim and Erin Cole
Sending our love and sympathy to you all! Great memories of Donna & Marvin and the old car -meeting in Drumheller & getting ice cream with our kids! Such a wonderful welcoming lady who will be dearly missed ❤️
Glenn & Sharleen Phillips
To the Hodgins and Related Families
Sorry to hear of Donna’s passing.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Jamie Greve
Donna was an extraordinary lady! She made this country girl feel like one of the family first time I met her. She will be missed❤️
Chelsey (Manning) Passmore
Dear Kraus family,
Condolences to you on the loss of your Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma. Thinking of you as you remember and honour Donna’s kind soul.
Sincerely,
Chelsey (Manning) Passmore
Michele Brosnan
My deepest condolences to all of you. You worked very hard and loving to keep your mom as comfortable as possible.
Thinking of all of you
Harold and Margaret Saunders
Our condolences to Marvyn and family. Donna was a treasure! She was my mentor at the Crest Bakery. Her patience and kindness were appreciated by staff and clients alike. Harold and I loved meeting Donna and Marvyn at many local dances and watching them dance was a true joy. We shall miss you and that lovely smile Donna. xo
Brad Morley
Steve, Bonnie & Brad ! Our deepest condolences to the family! She was a great lady & will be missed ! Hugs
Brad & Heather Morley & family
Geoff and Shelly Edwards and family
Deepest Sympathy to you Marvyn, Brian, Bonnie , Brad and families💕🙏She was a wonderful woman and loved her family. She will be truly missed by all💕
Barbara Schwartz
Bonnie Steve and family. So sorry to hear of Donnas passing. She was a wonderful sole. She will be missed by all.
Deepest sympathies
Barbara Schwartz
Heather
So very sorry to hear the news of Donna’s passing. She was a lovely woman. Brad and heather morley and family
Karen Curtis
Brian, Bonnie and Brad and families, we’re very sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. She was a sweet woman, always so soft spoken and calm. She was a lovely lady. ♥️
Marvyn, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. ♥️
Murray & Peggy Morrison
Hodgins family
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Donna. Remember having lots of fun at UCW activities. Let your memories be a comfort to you.
Lynda Denham
Deepest Sympathies ❤️
Joan & Bob Finkeiner
Bonnie &Steve : Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this sad time. God Bless.