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BASIL HODGSON It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our loved one, who at the age of 81 left us to be with God on Sunday, August 14, 2011. Basil is survived by his wife of 58 years Anne; his two daughters Rhonda Hodgson and Susan (John) Fletcher; his four grandchildren Melissa and Michael Hodgson, Vicki-Ann Wassenaar and Krissy Fletcher. He was blessed with four wonderful great-grandchildren Taylor, Destiny, Madison and Ryder. He is predeceased by his son Dwight and his daughter Barb; also six brothers and two sisters. He is survived by brother Stan; four sisters-in-law Emma and Jean Hodgson, Wynne and Nellie Gonos; and brother-in-law George (Cathy) Gonos; many nieces and nephews. Basil worked for C.N.R. for 40 years, 22 of them as a foreman and 18 years as a Roadmaster Track Supervisor. He loved to travel and to go South for the winter. He loved to golf, play shuffle board and the odd time play bingo. Basil had such a wonderful personality, his heart was made of gold. He touched everyone's heart that he met. He had such a good sense of humour. The next time that we meet, we will say Hello and we will never have to say Good Bye again. We love you very much and you'll remain in our hearts forever. You may be gone but you're not forgotten. Until we meet again, rest in peace, my Love. Viewing will be held at 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 18, 2011. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 19, 2011 at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. with burial to follow in Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart or Lung Foundation. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenlawn.ca. Glen Lawn Funeral Home 982-7550
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 17, 2011
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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Hey grandpa. well Christmas is a few days away, I sit here at night thinking of you and how I miss you, and so much at Christmas. I miss coming over to the tree lit up and the warm smile on your face. i miss when life felt so simple. I will never stop thinking about you or missing you. I'll always be your turkey. When we all sit down to eat at Christmas dinner I will save you a chair. merry Christmas grandpa. I love you!! ☆☆☆☆ ♡♡♡♡ - Posted by: melissa (grandaughter) on: Dec 22, 2014
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Happy birthday grandpa. I hope your golfing up in heaven and smiling. I look at the sky everyday and think of you. You always will bring a smile to my face. I miss you Sooo much!! So many things remind me of you. Your with me everyday. I love you grandpa!! ♡♡♡♡ xoxo xoxo one day when I see you again I will hug you and never let you go. :) I will always look after the family for you. There are days where Ryder talks to nothing and I always think maybe he is talking to you. He remembers you & asks for you. He will always be your little tiger. and Madison is still built like a brick **** house.. nothing has ever been so hard in my life then losing you. I don't think I'll ever understand how life works I may never accept that your gone. 29 years of having you in my life 29 great years. It's hard everyday to keep living with you not here but I know your watching over all of us and I know in my heart you are still beside me and you'll never leave the special place In my heart where I have you!! Have a good birthday grandpa all my love. ♡♡♡♡ - Posted by: melissa (grandaughter) on: Sep 05, 2014
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Hey grandpa. I wish u were here to see the kids. They will be starting school soon. The family is doing good. We're taking good care of grandma for you. We all love & miss you so much. everyday we all still think of you and never will stop. I love you so much - Posted by: melissa (grandaughter) on: Jul 28, 2014
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Hey grandpa. Its been over 2 years.. I miss ur voice I miss ur smile and I miss you more then anything.. I know you're watching over the family and keeping them safe. I wish I had the chance to hug you one last time cause I'd never let you go. I hope heaven is beautiful & I hope ur smiling. I think of you everyday.. Ryder still asks for u and will never forget you it still does not feel real.. there is such a big piece of my life missing without you.. I love you so much grandpa.. and I always will.. you touched my life in such a big way a way I will always follow. . I miss & love you so much.. I will always be ur turkey. And I promise to always take care of the family.. - Posted by: melissa (granddaughter) on: Feb 02, 2014
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I miss you grandpa!! - Posted by: missy (granddaughter) on: Oct 31, 2013
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Sorry to hear for your loss, I remember Basil well. He was a great guy, Rhonda contact me 204-290-3079. It's been a long time, miss you.....God Bless. - Posted by: Karen Graban (Former Girlfriend of Son Dwight) on: Jun 12, 2013
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Hi grandpa. Thankyou today for watching over us and thé family i know it was you who kept us Save. Everyday i kiss your picture good morning and goodnight, I miss you more then anything. Im sorry I have not came to see you lately I promise I will. I love you peanuckle <3. I'll always be your turkey. Life will never be the same with out you. You touched my life and my heart in a way that I couldn't never lose or forget. I don't know how to let you go. I don't know if I ever will be able to. I love you grandpa love.. Miss. - Posted by: missy (granddaughter) on: Jan 11, 2013
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Hi grandpa, today your little tiger turned 3. Wish you could have been here but I know you were watching from heaven. I can't let go of you and I hope I'm not holding you back from heaven. My heart is broken. A big part of me died with you. Everyday I hurt and I'll never stop hurting. I don't understand and never will why people learn to love just to learn how to let go. I just want you to know that everything I do I carry you with me in my heart....I will forever. One day I'll see you again and I can't wait to hug you and tell you how much I have missed you. I'm sorry I was too late. Everything you believed in me I did but you weren't here to see. I wish I knew you were proud of me and that you are happy. Say hi to Auntie Barb for me, tell her I love her. Same with uncle Dwight and uncle Fred. I bet tye is right by your side, he loved you so much. My heart can never be repaired. I miss you grandpa. RIP. I love you! <3 - Posted by: melissa (granddaughter ) on: Sep 30, 2012
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Hi grandpa, I miss you, but that's nothing new, I'll never stop missing you. I cry alot wishing I could hug you one last time. I wish you could tell us if you're happy way up there. Things are not the same anymore, life without you no longer feels like life, everyday I think of you and how special you are to me! It's been over a year and I still can't face that you're not coming home I still believe I'll see you again. I just wanted you to know I love you so much and there is never a day that passes that I am not touched by all the memories you've given me and all the love you've brought to my heart and my life. I promise I will take care of the family. That is my promise to you. If somehow you can tell us some way if you're happy please do. Love you peanuckle! <3 - Posted by: mel (granddaughter ) on: Sep 21, 2012
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I miss you so much grandpa <3!!!! I promised you I'd follow my dreams and I did it.. I did it for you. You always believed in me. I hope you're proud of me. I wish you I could hug you and tell you how much I love and miss you. You're forever in my heart. - Posted by: melissa (his turkey) on: Jul 17, 2012
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My heart aches for you everyday grandpa. I love you more then words could say. I miss you so much love turkey <3 - Posted by: melissa hodgson (granddaughter ) on: May 28, 2012