Obituary of John Arthur Hodgson

It is with sadness that the family of John Arthur Hodgson announce his passing following a brief illness, at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital in Fredericton on September 30, 2024, at the age of 63. Born in Fredericton on July 10, 1961, he was the cherished son of the late William and Pauline (Tompkins Spicer) Hodgson.

 

John leaves behind his beloved daughters, Brooklyn Howland-Hodgson (Ryan Burke) and Bailley Howland-Hodgson (Travis Carrier); life partner and best friend, Kim Howland; grandchildren, Cayden Howland-Brewer and Morgen Burke; sisters Betsy Spicer, Jill Spicer and Anne Hodgson; aunts and cousins throughout Canada and the USA, and best furry friend Fenway the dog. He is predeceased by his cousin John Arthur Flemming (2018) and godmother Alice Lou (MacKay) Rouse (2001).

John was a graduate of Fredericton High School, Saint Thomas University, member of the ‘Y’ Aquanauts Swim Team, and St. Margaret’s Anglican Parish.

He had a keen and curious mind, enjoyed science fiction, astronomy, anthropology and music. He leaves a legacy of kindness, valued friendships, and hard work (Fredericton Co-op, Club Cosmopolitan, Rockin’ Rodeo, Nicky Z’s, Agriculture Canada, group home worker and homeless shelter worker ).  He enjoyed 45 years of summers at the family cottage on Maquapit Lake.  His sister Anne shares many fond memories of boat rides, board games, corn boils, bbq’s waterskiing, bonfires and casting him in their homemade ‘theatre’ productions. 

 

The family extends their thanks and appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff at the DECH for their kindness and compassion during his short stay on 4NW.

 

There are no services by request. A celebration of life may take place at a future date. For those who wish, donations in John’s memory may be made to the John Howard Society of Fredericton, Canada Lung Association or charity of donor’s choice.