On September 24th, 2024 Edward James (Bud) Hodgkinson, 86 years old of Oro Medonte, passed away peacefully at the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.
Bud is survived by his children, Don and Debbie; his five grandchildren Kyla (Dakota), Caitlin (Andrew), Taylor (Sabreena), Bailey, Jared (Callie); and two great grandchildren, Brielle and Daxton. Also by sisters Evelyn and Linda, both of Barrie, and June (Roy Fox) of Warminster. Predeceased by father, James (Jim), and mother, Velma. As well as his brother, Norman (Sherrill) of Ramara.
Funeral will take place at Carson Funeral Homes, 54 Coldwater St. E., Orillia, Visitation on Friday, September 27th 6-9pm and Saturday September 28th 12-1pm. With Funeral proper at 1pm. Burial to follow at Knox Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Buds family wishes to thank the staff at Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital. Particularly, Doctors Harmothy and Naylor and the nursing (Annette, Sascha, Cam, Laura and Tara) and housekeeping staff on Soilders 1 for their kindness, consideration, and compassion. Even though the last hospital stay was so short, the care they gave during the heartbreaking last moments of Buds life was amazing. The family is also grateful for the ongoing home care Bud received from the Bayshore Health Care team, keeping him so comfortable in his last weeks at home. Thanks as well for the thoughts and prayers from in laws, cousins, nieces, and nephews and countless other friends and extended family who Bud loved so much.
Condolences
Helen and Chuck Givens
Sep 29, 2024To Don and family: Our condolences to all at this difficult time. Treasure your memories.
Wayne Raycroft
Sep 28, 2024Sorry for your loss, Bud was a great guy, and will be fondly remembered. Condolences to all of his family, friends and loved ones. Sorry I can't be there as I'm currently in Alberta visiting my son. Wayne Raycroft & Family.
Della McKerroll
Sep 26, 2024Brad & I want to send our deepest condolences to Don and the whole family. Loved it when Bud would stop into the house with Don, always a big smile such a gentle soul.
Kathy Finlay
Sep 26, 2024So very sorry for your loss. Kathy Finlay
Robin Hale
Sep 26, 2024Don and family: Sorry to hear about your Dad/Grandpa. I always enjoyed chatting at various hockey games or elsewhere. I know he will be greatly missed. Robin
Lorraine Nichols
Sep 26, 2024My thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time, may your memories comfort you.