Obituary of Edward Danial Hodgetts

Hodgetts, Edward

After a long and courageous battle for his life it is with heavy hearts that the family of Ed Hodgetts announces his passing on Monday November 18, 2019. Ed was a very special man who made an impact on everyone he met. His vibrant passion for life, generous caring heart, and sense of humor will be forever missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Ed’s many interests included being with his family, spending time with his friends- car buddies, bowling buddies, racing buddies and his many friends in the community. Ed loved anything with wheels starting with downhill derby cars with his kids, go karts, and was involved in racing, building old cars, and was an avid Nascar fan his whole life. Ed loved all sports. His favorite hockey team was the Toronto Maple Leafs and he felt no shame. Ed gave back to his community through being a scout leader and helping with other community events. We are so thankful for the compassionate caring and hardworking cardiac team at the transplant unit at LHSC. Thank you to all of our family and friends for your support of Ed during his long battle.

Beloved husband of Janice of 35 years, adored father of Travis Hodgetts and his wife Silvanna De Natale- Hodgetts and her children Cecilia, Cedro, and Emma Dealey; and daughter Andrea Hodgetts and son in law Peter Copping. Predeceased by his father Ted Hodgetts. Sadly missed by his mom Daisy Hodgetts, mother and father in law Eilene and Lorne Patterson; his siblings Heather and Robert Sharp, Shannon and Mark Serle, Bill and Lisa Hodgetts; brother in law Dennis Patterson and Lorie Wolf, sister in law Susan Patterson and Jim Grover. Will be dearly missed by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends and family will be received for a celebration of Ed’s life on Friday November 22, 2019 at Denning’s of Strathroy from 2:00-6:00pm. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the L.H.S.C University Campus Multi Organ Transplant Unit - Heart Patient Fund. Online condolences and donations can be made at www.strathroyfuneralhome.com