In loving memory

John Gregory Hodgson

Date of death July 14, 2025

Service Details

Monday, 21 July 2025

Westpark467 Wairakei Road, Burnside
Christchurch
Canterbury
8053
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Obituary

On July 14, 2025, peacefully at Summerset at Avonhead Hospital, aged 96 years. Devoted husband for over 60 years to the late Jean, special father and father-in-law of Paul and Jane, and Murray and Tania. Granddad of Emma, Michael, Olivia, and Adam. A special thank you to the wonderful caring staff at Summerset at Avonhead Hospital. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late John Hodgson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society or the New Zealand Salmon Anglers Association would be appreciated and may be made online at either cancer.org.nz or by emailing nzsaasalmon@outlook.com. The funeral service for John will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Monday, July 21, at 2:00 pm, followed by private cremation.

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