HODGKINSON, William Murray - Murray Hodgkinson, born December 20, 1936, in Aurora, Ontario, Canada, of Sun City Center (Kings Point Center community), Florida and former longtime resident of Southampton, Guelph, London, and Aurora, Ontario, as well as Beaver, Pennsylvania, has passed away in his 85th year, on May 29, 2021.
He was predeceased by his parents Bob and Maude, brother John, wives Patricia and Joyce, and stepson Paul (Donna).
Murray is survived by his sister Jane, brothers Peter (Shirley) and George (Helgard), wife Claire Manley, daughter Victoria, sons Mark (Anne) and Wesley, stepdaughters Corrine (Jim) and Lynne, stepson Michael, 12 nieces and nephews.
Poppa is immensely proud of his 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
There are many extended family members and friends across the continent who will also miss him.
Murray has always been willing to share his friendship, kindness, wisdom and a beer with those around him. Besides his family, one personal achievement he was most proud of was being the first non-American President of the National Association of the Remodelling Industry (N.A.R.I) in 1996/97.
Special thanks go to great friends Dan, Irene and Jerry for your support of Murray and his family in his final weeks.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Also, please do as Murray has done, wear and share a poppy, ensure you thank and honour our military veterans.
A Celebration of Life in Guelph will be held later as circumstances permit.
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