HODGSON, James A.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James Arthur Hodgson, of Cole Harbour, formerly of Westville, at home on May 7, 2022, at the age of 79, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous eight year battle with cancer. Born in New Glasgow and raised in Westville, he was the son of Arthur and Glendine (Wood) Hodgson. Jim had various jobs in early life including as a Paramedic, C.N.R. and Ford of Canada. Jim then began his career at the NSLC where he quickly climbed the corporate ladder from Store Clerk to Auditor to Warehouse Supervisor. Jim finished his 30 year career as Regional Manager with the NSLC. Not being quite ready to totally retire, he managed 3D Auto Parts in Dartmouth until age 65. Jim developed a love for sport at an early age. He enjoyed baseball, rugby, golf, curling and loved to dance, enjoyed being involved in his community and was one of the founding members of the Westville Community Club with a fund raising goal in mind to build an indoor skating rink. After moving to Cole Harbour, Jim was actively involved in the hockey community, first on the executive for the Scotia Colts Jr A Hockey team, then later as the goalie coach for Peewee A teams. Jim made sure that our home was welcoming to family and friends who needed to stay in Halifax or wanted to visit, short or long term. He loved to visit family each and every time he returned home to Westville. Jim is survived by his wife and only love, Joanna; his sons, Dwayne (Melissa) and Aaron (Pam); and his grandchildren, Connor, Kelsey and Nicholas; niece, Kathy Hodgson Jewell; nephew, Zac Hodgson; many cousins that he loved dearly especially his Mother’s namesake, Glenda; brothers-in-law, Kim (Wendy), Donald (Lori); sisters-in-law, Colleen Laing, Leona Hall (Barry) and Joan Marie Bourque; many nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by his parents Arthur and Glendine; baby sister, Elizabeth; brother, Wayne; father and mother-in-law, Joe and Betty Bourque; sister-in-law, Mary Elizabeth Poplawski; and brother-inlaw, Ron Laing. A heart felt thank you to his sister-inlaw, Joan Marie for her loving support to Jim and Joanna. We would also like to thank Jim’s medical professionals Dr. Macaulay, Dr. Bailey and Dr. Bell for their compassion and care of Jim. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 28, at 2 o’clock from St. Paul United Church, Westville. Masks are requested. Family flowers only. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Paul Roof Fund or a charity of choice. Following the funeral, a Celebration of Life will be held at the Westville Legion Branch #35.For full obituary, please visit: www.eaglesfuneralhome.ca