Obituary of Byron Frank Mackenzie Hodgins

In hospital Shawville, Quebec surrounded by his family Byron passed away in his 86th year.  He was the beloved husband of Elaine (nee Schwartz) for nearly 57 years. Loving father of Melanie (George), Michael (Mary), Cory (Lynne) and Kelly (Lisa). Adored Poppa of Hailey, Jaimey, Trent, Jamieson and Gwen.  He was the son of the late Lawrence Hodgins and Annie Bond, cherished brother of Shirley (late Stan Munro), Basil (Lorraine) and Julia (Bev Cluff).  Predeceased by brother and sisters Grenville (late Nat), Lillas (late Kenneth Armitage), Mary ( late Ken Tubman), Phyliss (late Dalton Twolan) and Fern (late Harvey Smith).  Brother-in-law to Rosemary & Ron Zimmerling, Barbara Zeldenrust (late Hilbert), Eileen & Frank McRae, Douglas & Isabel Schwartz, Phyllis & Robert Laframboise, Kathy & Greg Elliott, David Schwartz & Darya, Laurie & Chuck Joynson and uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Byron loved his farm and animals.  He also worked many years for Hilton Mines and Timminco.  Byron belonged to the I.O.O.F Lodge, Shawville Curling Club and Bristol Euchre Club for many years.  He always loved the area he called home and enjoyed the simple pleasures and time with family.  Friends may call at Hayes Funeral Home, 134 Centre Street, Shawville, Quebec on Monday, April 22, 2019 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.  Funeral will follow in Shawville United Church at 11 a.m.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Shawville United Church or the Villa James Shaw.