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MARIANNE HODGSON (CURLETTE)
Born: Mar 22, 1936
Date of Passing: Aug 29, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARIANNE HODGSON (nee CURLETTE) On August 29, 2018 Marianne Hodgson, age 82, passed away peacefully at St. Boniface Hospital, surrounded by her loving family and close friends. Marianne was many things to many people, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, health care professional, fierce bridge player, condo board president, care giver to many and friend to all. Born on March 22, 1936 in Calgary, AB, she was the second daughter of Edward (Pops) Thompson Curlette and Pauline Edythe Glassford Curlette. Marianne had three siblings, Barbara MacDougall (Don MacDougall deceased), her brother Edward Curlette (deceased) (Cathy Curlette), and Caroline Scott (Jon Scott). Marianne is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Colin Hodgson, her son Timothy Hodgson (Linda Netten), son Mark Hodgson (Donnarae Thompson), and daughter Sharon Hodgson (Jim Pecka). Marianne has six grandchildren: Alexandra and Meggie Hodgson, Corryn and Samantha Hodgson, Russell and Colin Pecka. Though she was born in Calgary and lived in Nelson, BC in her early years, Marianne was a fiercely proud Winnipegger, moving there in 1948. She was extremely proud of her adopted Fort Garry neighbourhood, attended General Steele School and graduated from Viscount Alexander Collegiate Institute in 1953. She attended the University of Manitoba for one year in 1953, before she and her best friend Eleanor Wattis (nee Harvey) enrolled in the Nursing Program at the Winnipeg General Hospital. This launched her lifelong passions for helping and comforting sick and injured people as well as the reform of health care delivery in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. In 1959, she married the love of her life Colin Hodgson. For the next 26 years, Marianne led the nomadic life of R.C.A.F. officer's wife. Over those years Colin and Marianne had their three children while moving 17 times with stays in London, ON, Toronto, ON (twice), Gypsumville, MB, Barrington Passage, NS, Duluth, MN, Holberg, BC, Winnipeg (times six), Washington, DC, and Ottawa. While in Washington, she returned to nursing and worked in the emergency room of the Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC. In 1980 she graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing degree from the University of Manitoba and in 1985 her Master of Health Administration degree from the University of Ottawa. In 1985, she became the director of patient care at the Regina General Hospital. In 1988, she became the President of the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association (SRNA). In 1990, she became the Executive Director of SRNA. During that time, she was asked by the Government of Saskatchewan to serve on their task force to reform the provincial health care system. In 1992, Colin and Marianne built their dream home/cottage in Clearwater Bay (Kenora), Ontario on Lake of the Woods. This cottage became the focal point their social life in Canada where they hosted many high school and nursing school reunions, Hodgson family Christmases, birthdays, and holidays that kept many that she loved connected to one and other. In 1997, Colin and Marianne Googled "perfect weather" and shortly thereafter began spending their winter vacations in Ajijic, Mexico. Birds of Paradise condo complex became their winter home. At the urging of most of the residents, she became the President of the Condo Association. In retirement, Marianne renewed her love for Contract Bridge. She was passionate about the game and became a Life Master. She was an avid tournament player between her summer and winter sojourns in Winnipeg and Ajijic, Mexico. The Hodgson family would like to thank all those people who have reached out and expressed their love for Marianne. We all know she lived life to the fullest and made the world a better place. She believed that nursing was the noblest of professions and believed Fort Garry girls ruled. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Nurses Foundation (Cnf-fiic.ca)
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 08, 2018
Condolences & Memories (10 entries)
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We met Marianne at their winter home in Ajijic at the Birds of Paradise. What a wonderful woman she was. We will miss her wisdom, kindness and friendship very much. Our thoughts and most sincere condolences go to Colin and family. With loving thoughts, Karen & John Whitfield - Posted by: Karen Whitfield (Friend) on: Sep 21, 2018
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On behalf of the Birds of Paradise Condominium Association we were deeply saddened to learn of Marianne’s passing and extend our deepest condolences to Colin and family. Marianne was a remarkable woman of the highest calibre and will be greatly missed by all of her Birds of Paradise “family”. - Posted by: Karen Whitfield (Friend) on: Sep 21, 2018
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On behalf of the WGH/HSC Nursing Alumni we extend our sincerest condolences to Marianne's family and friends. Marianne's classmates are heartbroken having lost a loving, caring classmate. - Posted by: Marian Ulyatt (WGH/HSC Nursing Alumni Friendship Convenor) on: Sep 17, 2018
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A wonderful obituary for a wonderful, beautiful, always helpful, always happy, lady; whom I will miss very much. - Posted by: Alan Hay (Friend) on: Sep 13, 2018
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Sharon - sincerest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mom. May your memories provide you with some comfort during this very difficult time. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Jayme Johnson (Colleague) on: Sep 10, 2018
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Dear Colin & Family; It is with sadness we convey our condolences to you in the loss of Marianne, your beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Marianne was a very dear friend to many of her Nursing classmates. I remember when we were "Probies" and living in residence at the WGH Marianne and friend Eleanor Wattis occupied a room across from Shirley Williams and I. We spent many hours sharing our experiences as we strived to become Registered Nurses. Marianne certainly accomplished that and much more. She will be missed by us all. We keep you and yours in our thoughts and prayers. With our sympathy, Marian & Harvey Mazinke Kelowna - Posted by: Marian & Harvey Mazinke (Colleague) on: Sep 09, 2018
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I met Colin and Marianne in Ajijic through my friendship with Carol and Ken Shipley. Just a few weeks ago I told Carol that I needed the email again because I lost all my email addresses in a computer crash. I was looking forward to telling Marianne that after 40 years, I was just starting to learn how to play bridge again. Life is so unpredictable. Colin, my deepest sympathies to you and the family. Shayla Mindell - Posted by: Shayla Mindell (new friend) on: Sep 09, 2018
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It was my good fortune to be one of the "Fort Garry girls" who attended school there in the 1950s. Marianne always impressed me for her determination to be a nurse when the rest of us had no idea what to do. Maybe that's why she was the one that we all wanted as a close friend. She seemed to have wisdom and understanding beyond her years. As I grieve the loss of Marianne, I recall the day we had our graduation from Viscount. The fashion then was to wear a ballet length dress of pastel tulle over taffetta. We spent many hours discussing these outfits, while walking home from school and on the telephone when we got home (our version of email) I wore yellow and I remember that Marianne wore blue. My sincere condolences to the family and other friends of my dear friend, Marianne. Diane Brittain Dale - Posted by: Diane Dale (Close friends, attended school together in Fort Garry) on: Sep 08, 2018
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We are so saddened by the passing of Marianne. She was so kind and understanding when we recently lost our daughter. We truly appreciated her kind words and empathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with Colin and their lovely family. She was a wonderful lady, who will be so sadly missed. R.I.P Marianne. Maggie & Norm - Posted by: Maggie & Norm Richard (Friends @ BOP) on: Sep 08, 2018
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We met Marianne and Colin at Birds of Paradise and fell in love with her immediately. She was a gentle loving soul with a quick sense of humour, always a kind word on her lips. We will miss this beautiful lady as we're sure anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her will. Our sincere condolences to Colin and family - Posted by: Michelle Rutherford and John (Friends) on: Sep 08, 2018