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HODGINS: Gary of RR 4 Denfield

October 6, 2020 By Haskett Funeral Homes 74 Condolences

HODGINS: Gary of RR 4 Denfield

Suddenly at home on Monday, October 5th, 2020 at the age of 50. Beloved son of Sharon (Beatson) and the late Lloyd Hodgins (2003). Very proud dad of Kalie and Andrew. Gary will be sadly missed by the Beatson family and his many friends.

A private graveside service will be held at Birr Anglican Cemetery. Though the service is private a video recording will be made available in the coming days at www.facebook.com/haskettfh.

If desired, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. 

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  1. Rebalee carew

    January 12, 2021 at 1:00 AM

    Sharon I just heard about Gary’s passing, I am so deeply sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Rebalee Carew

  2. Julie Nixon

    October 21, 2020 at 1:01 PM

    I am so very sorry to hear of your loss Sharon. Gary was a kind man.
    Sending peace, love and healing to you and your family.
    Julie, Sadie and Maggie

  3. Keith and Barbara O'Neil

    October 15, 2020 at 8:56 PM

    Sharon
    Just learned of the passing of Gary. Very sorry to hear of your loss.
    Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

    Keith and Barb O’Neil

  4. Lois Van Geel

    October 15, 2020 at 3:03 PM

    Sharon,
    So sorry to learn of Gary’s death. At this very difficult time and in the days ahead, know that I am sending heart-felt condolences to you and his children.
    Very sincerely,
    Lois (O’Neil) Van Geel

  5. Linda & Greg Edginton and Family

    October 13, 2020 at 9:21 AM

    Sharon,
    We are so sorry for your loss.
    Our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time.

  6. Darlene McCannn

    October 12, 2020 at 3:15 PM

    So sorry to hear of your loss.

  7. Rob morlog

    October 11, 2020 at 12:35 PM

    So sorry about gary he was a great guy

  8. Ted Kennedy

    October 11, 2020 at 2:00 AM

    Sharon, so sorry for your loss.
    Treasure and find strength in the memories.
    Ted & Paula Kennedy & Family.

  9. Nancy Flanigan

    October 10, 2020 at 5:57 PM

    Our Sincere Condolences
    The staff at Excel Pharmacy

  10. Barb Thirkettle

    October 10, 2020 at 3:42 PM

    We were sad to hear, of the passing of your son Gary. Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you at this sad time.
    Our deepest srrows,
    Winser & Thirkettle Families

  11. greg newman

    October 10, 2020 at 1:43 PM

    I was sorry to here the sad news about Gary my prayers are with his family

  12. Ineke and Robert Andersen

    October 10, 2020 at 1:37 PM

    Sharon, Kalie and Andrew,
    Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss of a son and daddy. We were shocked and saddened when we heard. Gary was both a great friend, neighbour and a good person. We will always remember and cherish the times we spent joking and laughing together. We will fondly remember Gary with true and heartfelt sympathy. Will miss Gary immensely.

  13. Helen &William Delorme

    October 10, 2020 at 7:09 AM

    William and Helen Delorme

    Sharon
    So saddened to hear of Gray’s passing .
    Our thoughts and prayer are with you..

  14. Ann (Shoebottom) Brabender

    October 9, 2020 at 3:44 PM

    Sharon – so sorry to hear about Gary. My deepest sympathy.

  15. Colleen Dobinson (O’Neil)

    October 9, 2020 at 2:22 PM

    Sharon, so sorry to hear of your son’s passing. My thoughts are with you and your family .

  16. Michelle Flood

    October 8, 2020 at 10:20 PM

    Mrs Hodgins,
    So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. I was fortunate enough to recently reconnect with him . In our brief chat I could tell how much his family meant to him. He will be missed by many.

  17. Terrie shaw

    October 8, 2020 at 9:47 PM

    Dear Sharon
    Thinking of you at this sad time. So many fond memories from oxbow and 14 mile.
    Sending you strength and support from the o Neil family.
    Teresa ( o Neil) shaw

  18. Kevin Leitch

    October 8, 2020 at 8:00 PM

    So sorry Sharon to hear this, Gary was a great friend and neighbour he will be missed !! It was great to grow up with neighbours and friends like you and Gary ❤️

  19. c

    October 8, 2020 at 5:31 PM

    We have many fond memories of our visits with Gary on Harold Court. May he rest easy and be at peace.
    Dave & Carmen Jones

  20. Luc & Sylvia Tessier & family

    October 8, 2020 at 2:57 PM

    Aunt Sharon, We’re so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. He was such a great and fun older cousin and will be missed. We love you.

  21. Don and Ruth Ann Cunningham

    October 8, 2020 at 2:19 PM

    We are deeply saddened by the news of Gary’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  22. Wanda and Mike Anderson

    October 8, 2020 at 2:08 PM

    Sharon, we are so sorry and send our sincere condolences for your loss, Gary was always a great friend and neighbour to our whole family when we lived in Lucan . We all have very fond memories of him.
    Hugs from the Anderson family, Wanda, Mike, Peter, Gwen, and Claire .

  23. Deb timmermans

    October 8, 2020 at 8:55 AM

    Sharon I’m so sorry for the loss of Gary, and send my condolences to you in this sad time.
    Debby (Hall ) Timmermans

  24. Jennifer Arrand

    October 8, 2020 at 8:51 AM

    My deepest and sincerest condolences, Sharon. I have many fond memories of Gary from high school. Shocked and saddened by this news. May his memory be eternal and wishing you comfort during this incredibly difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and his beautiful children.
    ❤🙏

  25. Julie Rollings

    October 7, 2020 at 11:54 PM

    Sorry for your loss, Gary will be missed

  26. Brenda Lenders

    October 7, 2020 at 9:46 PM

    Dear Sharon,
    We are so very sorry to read of Gary’s passing, and wish to extend our condolences to you, to Gary’s children and to the Beatson family.
    My mother, Jean Cook, also sends her sympathy to you at this very sad time.
    Sincerely,
    Gerald and Brenda Lenders

  27. Joan Robson

    October 7, 2020 at 9:24 PM

    Sharon, we are thinking of you today and for the very. difficult time ahead.So sorry!
    Joan and Ralph

  28. Kathy McNaughton

    October 7, 2020 at 8:49 PM

    Dear Sharon,
    My deepest sympathy to you and your grand children.

  29. Jayne Simon

    October 7, 2020 at 8:21 PM

    I am so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing.
    He was a good friend to me when we were
    17-18 years old. I will never forget his smiling face and kind heart.

  30. Craig, Leah Ann Lave and family

    October 7, 2020 at 8:10 PM

    Sharon and family
    We are so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing and we are thinking of you during this very difficult time.
    Please accept our deepest condolences.

  31. Sandra Huston

    October 7, 2020 at 7:40 PM

    Such sad news. I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Gary from hanging out in high school. He will be kissed by many. My condolences to all family and friends.

    Sandra (Ackland) Huston

  32. Gary and Gloria Morley

    October 7, 2020 at 7:39 PM

    Our deepest sympathy Sharon to the loss of your son Gary 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  33. Jackie Arnold

    October 7, 2020 at 7:23 PM

    Dear Hodgins Family.
    So sorry to hear about the passing of Gary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

  34. Reiner Mueller

    October 7, 2020 at 6:34 PM

    So sorry to here about your sons passing. You have my deepest sympathy in this sad time.

  35. Joyce Sovereign

    October 7, 2020 at 5:27 PM

    Dear Sharon
    So sorry to hear of your son Gary’s passing ,because l know about the death of a son,my heart goes out to you and his children .May God give your comfort and strength in these days and months ahead,you will always have a part of him in your grandchildren.
    Once again my sincere sympathy

  36. Jim and gail Edgar

    October 7, 2020 at 5:09 PM

    Dear Mrs. Hodgins. We knew Gary through our son Randy whom he was good friends through school and later. We were so sorry to hear of Gary’s sudden passing. We send our deepest condolences. Jim and Gail Edgar

  37. John & Katherine McNaughton

    October 7, 2020 at 5:00 PM

    Sharon, so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

    John & Katherine McNaughton

  38. Grace Johnson

    October 7, 2020 at 4:49 PM

    My condolences Sharon.

  39. Paul & Pam Hodgins

    October 7, 2020 at 4:33 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sharon. Gary was kinda like my little brother to me , always managed to talk to each other couple times a year. He loved his kids dearly and appreciated good friendship with many. Rest in Piece my great friend. Paul & Pam

  40. Kim Parkinson

    October 7, 2020 at 3:40 PM

    I’m so sorry to hear of this news. Very shocking! My condolences to Gary’s family. Thoughts and prayers are with with the family

  41. Patty Joyce

    October 7, 2020 at 3:38 PM

    Gary was a great friend to so many. A dear friend all through public school and high school. Our prayers and thoughts are with Sharon, and his kids. Love Patty Joyce

  42. Robert and Linda Biddle

    October 7, 2020 at 3:19 PM

    Sharon, So sorry to hear about Gary. He was such a nice person. We knew him since he was born. We are praying for you Sharon. Bob and Linda Biddle

  43. Marilyn and Tom Jenken

    October 7, 2020 at 3:08 PM

    Sharon
    We want to express our sincere sympathy to you and your family in Gary’s passing. We remember the times when Gary played hockey with our boys.
    May you find comfort during this time of mouring through the” God of all comfort “.
    Blessings Marilyn and Tom Jenken

  44. Glenn & Sharleen Phillips

    October 7, 2020 at 3:07 PM

    Sharon
    Sorry to hear of Gary’s passing .Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

  45. Claire and Barry Pierson

    October 7, 2020 at 2:21 PM

    Dear Sharon Our deepest sympathy, Gary was like our second son. Our thoughts are with you. We will cherish all the memories. Love Claire and Barry

  46. Lisa Tindall

    October 7, 2020 at 2:13 PM

    My condolences to you Sharon. Thinking of you during this very difficult time.

  47. Susan Cook

    October 7, 2020 at 1:28 PM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you Sharon. May you always have great memories.

  48. Will Pierson/Heather Prout

    October 7, 2020 at 12:37 PM

    Sharon,
    Thinking of you at this most difficult time

  49. Janet Siddall

    October 7, 2020 at 12:15 PM

    So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing Sharon, sending you live and prayers.

  50. Nancy and Craig Boxer and family

    October 7, 2020 at 11:56 AM

    Sharon
    Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Thinking of you.
    Nancy and Craig Boxer & Family

  51. Tara McKenzie

    October 7, 2020 at 11:35 AM

    Very sorry to hear of Gary’s passing
    Our deepest sympathy to Sharon and his children XX Your all in our thoughts
    Love from Cam , Tara , George & Charlie McKenzie

  52. Helga Howald

    October 7, 2020 at 11:17 AM

    Sharon, my most heartfelt sympathy to you, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

  53. Janet Lange

    October 7, 2020 at 11:14 AM

    So sorry for your loss.

  54. Kathy Pierson

    October 7, 2020 at 11:10 AM

    Sharon,
    Please know we love you and Gary, and want to help you through this saddness. Please don’t ever hesitate to reach out to any of us. Sending you hugs and love.

    Kathy Pierson

  55. Linda & Dave Smith

    October 7, 2020 at 11:06 AM

    Sharon
    So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  56. PatHutz

    October 7, 2020 at 10:46 AM

    Sharon, we send our sympathy in the loss of your precious son. We are so sorry for your loss.
    Pat and Ron Hutz, Windsor

  57. Susan Pierson

    October 7, 2020 at 10:40 AM

    Dear Sharon: I have no words. I am so sorry for the loss of “Gare” – what I aIways called him. I have known him my entire life – literally. Neighbours on the 14th and then again neighbours in Lucan. Hang on to the good memories and know that you are an awesome mom.
    Thinking of you, Love Susan

  58. Clarke and Grace Rollings

    October 7, 2020 at 9:11 AM

    Sharon we are sorry for your loss of Gary so young. We have many pleasant memories of time spent together when Ken and Gary played hockey . Our sincere condolences to you.
    Clarke and Grace Rollings

  59. Warren Knight

    October 7, 2020 at 7:51 AM

    Sorry to hear about Gary. I worked with him and had a few beer. He was a great guy

  60. Kathy Lovie

    October 7, 2020 at 7:43 AM

    So sad to hear of Gary’s passing, thoughts and prayers with you at this tough time.

  61. Michael M URRAY.

    October 7, 2020 at 12:29 AM

    Dear Sharon
    I am so sorry to hear of the premature passing of your son Garry, while I did not know personally’
    I know he was a good son and a loving Father to his children, may he rest in peace.
    I will remember Garry in my prayers RIP.
    Sharon may God console you in your loss.
    In sadness at your loss.
    Michael Murray.

  62. Ken ,Jane Rollings and family

    October 6, 2020 at 9:33 PM

    Very sorry to hear of Gary’s passing

  63. Kelly O’Neil

    October 6, 2020 at 8:29 PM

    Sharon and Family
    Our deepest sympathies at this time , Please take care at this difficult time . If need anything please do not hesitate to ask .
    Sorry Kelly O’Neil

  64. John Haldane

    October 6, 2020 at 7:52 PM

    I met Gary a few years ago and always enjoyed seeing him for a chat !!! A great guy. My condolences to the family !

  65. Max and Madison Hodgins.

    October 6, 2020 at 7:43 PM

    Sharon. We go on the bus with you daily and we just heard of your loss. We are all so sorry to hear about the passing of your son.

  66. Joan & Bob Finkbeiner

    October 6, 2020 at 7:35 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Rollings Family God Bless

  67. Harry & Judy

    October 6, 2020 at 6:50 PM

    Sharon, we are so sad to hear of Gary’s passing. No way should a child go before the parent. Please accept our deepest condolences,
    Harry & Judy Bond

  68. Barbara (Filson) Johnson

    October 6, 2020 at 5:53 PM

    Dear Sharon
    I am at a total loss of what to say, but I want you to know that I am very sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. I know you loved him very much.

  69. Rob Murphy

    October 6, 2020 at 5:44 PM

    Sharon,
    Thoughts from our entire busing family, on this very difficult time. Gary had a huge heart and his kids meant the entire world to him. Look after everyone Sharon as you always do.

    Rob Murphy

  70. Bob & Donna Maslen

    October 6, 2020 at 5:04 PM

    We are so very sorry to hear about Gary’s passing. He was a great next-door-neighbour for many years.

  71. Brad & Jan Taylor

    October 6, 2020 at 3:49 PM

    Sharon, we were so sorry to hear about Gary’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

  72. Heather Bice

    October 6, 2020 at 2:32 PM

    Dear Sharon
    I am so sorry to hear of your son’s passing. I hope that all the memories you have in your heart will give you strength at this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Sincerely
    Heather Bice

  73. Sue and Lee Smith

    October 6, 2020 at 1:55 PM

    Hugs and prayers to you Sharon. Gary will be missed. I prayed for God to hold him tight and let him know he was loved. I pray God gives you strength in this difficult time. I have some good memories from when we were younger. Hugs.

  74. Gary and Linda Hayter

    October 6, 2020 at 1:18 PM

    Sharon. Gary and I are so sorry to hear of Gary,s passing. Keep all the good memories close, they will help you get through the tough times ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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