Obituary of Rick Hodkinson

HODKINSON:  Unexpectedly, at his residence, on Monday, January 18, 2021, Richard “Rick” Herbert Hodkinson of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of London, age 84.  Beloved husband of Rita Maureen (Clark) Hodkinson.  Loved father of Lisa Hodkinson and her husband Keith McMeekin of Gold Creek, B.C., Tim Hodkinson of St. George, N.B.  Remembered by his daughter-in-law Susan Fordham-Hodkinson of New Brunswick.  Cherished grandpa of Nathaniel and Christina Crook-Hodkinson and great-grandpa of Max Crook-Hodkinson.  Dear brother and brother-in-law of Lois and Waine Murray of Bracebridge, Donna Hodkinson of London, Estina Miller of New Brunswick and Earl Miller of London.   Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families.  Predeceased by his parents T. H. Bert and Dorothy M. (Styles) Hodkinson, brothers Thomas Hodkinson, Bob Hodkinson, brothers-in-law Raymond Clark and Harry Young. Rick was a Supervisor of Commissioners with the Provincial Offences Department and an active member for many years with the Kinsmen Club of London, the Grand Bend Probus and Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Grand Bend.  At Rick’s request, cremation has taken place.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, time and location to be announced. Rita would like to express her sincere appreciation and thanks to the Lambton EMS (Grand Bend) and the OPP for their care and compassion shown to us last night and to the neighbours in Grand Cove for your comfort, kindness and friendship.   Arrangements entrusted to the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood.  If desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to the Huron County Foodbank or the London Foodbank would be appreciated by the family. A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 10:30 a.m., to join the family for the Mass please click this link  CLICK HERE