John  Hodgson

Obituary of John Andrew Hodgson

John Andrew Bromple Hodgson, age 60, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2019, in Kitchener, Ontario.

 

John is survived by his sons Saul, Ivan and Luka, his mother Helen Melichercik, his sister Lirondel, brother-in-law Ramsey, nieces and nephews Alia, Roan and Maia, and others whom his life touched.

 

John was a Professional Engineer who completed his Masters’ in Aerospace at the University of Toronto and his PhD in Systems Design at the University of Waterloo. He worked for many years as a contractor and consultant for a variety of tech companies and other industries. He loved his work, was very engaged with his field and had a love of learning.

 

John, first and foremost, was a loving father who adored his three children and who will forever have a special place for him in their hearts. John enjoyed the simple pleasures in life such as going to the cottage with family, cycling and playing the piano. He was an accomplished pianist who studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music in his youth. John was a loving son to Helen and they shared a strong bond. His kindness, thoughtfulness and generosity with family, friends and neighbours will always be among the qualities most remembered and cherished. 

 

Family and friends are invited to the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S, Waterloo on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. to reminisce, grieve and support one another. The Funeral Service will take place at the funeral home on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo. Reception will follow in the fireside room of the funeral home.

 

Condolences for the family and donations to a charity of one’s choice may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.    

Wednesday
18
September

Visitation

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Erb & Good Family Funeral Home
171 King Street South
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Thursday
19
September

Funeral Service

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Erb & Good Family Funeral Home Chapel
171 King Street South
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Thursday
19
September

Interment

11:15 am - 11:45 am
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Parkview Cemetery
335 University Ave, E
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
519-725-9280

Reception

Reception to follow the burial in the Fireside Room of the funeral home.
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