Edward J. Hodgdon
HOLLIS – Edward J. Hodgdon, 74, of Nichols Lane died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 on the Maine Veterans’ House in Scarborough along with his loving household by his facet.
Edward was born in Portland on Could 18, 1948, the son of the late Walter E. and Helen M. (Perry) Hodgdon. Following highschool, he enlisted and served in the US Military.
Edward married the love of his life, Linda J. Heikkinen on June 17, 1978 at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in Portland.
Upon his return residence from the Military, he began working as a truck driver with Songo Shoe for a short while earlier than he began driving for the J.J. Nissen Firm in Portland, a place he held for a few years earlier than the onset of Rheumatoid Arthritis pressured him to retire early. He then grew to become a stay-at-home dad, elevating his two sons.
Edward was a member of the Dirigo Jets Drum and Bugle Corps, enjoying the snare drum.
He was very pleased with his yard and stored it immaculate. Not solely would he mow his garden, however he might typically be seen mowing the neighbor’s garden and would by no means take any cash for his labors.
He beloved hockey, was a season ticket holder for the unique Maine Mariners, a diehard Boston Bruins and New England Patriots fan. He had his personal LEGO room, the place he would spend hours assembling completely different units together with the Ferris Wheel, the child grand piano, Star Wars Loss of life Star, Millennium Falcon, and even a curler coaster.
His best love was the time he spent surrounded by his household, particularly his grandchildren. He’ll lengthy be remembered as a loving, caring, giving, and beneficiant man who will probably be missed by many.
He was predeceased by a sister, Virginia Shaw, two brothers, Calvin and Carroll Hodgdon.
He’s survived by his spouse, Linda Hodgdon of Hollis; two sons, Edward P. Hodgdon and his husband Martin Lescault of Scarborough, Peter J. and his spouse, Brooke Hodgdon of Naples; three grandchildren, Darian Hodgdon, Callie Barber, and Patrick Barber; a sister, Barbara Gauthier of California, a sister-in-law, Hugette of Sanford, a brother-in-law, Merton “Bud” Shaw, Jr. of Missouri; and a number of other nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours celebrating Edward’s life will probably be held on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral House, 172 State St. in Portland from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. A memorial service will comply with at 12 p.m. within the chapel. Burial will probably be non-public.
To view Edward’s memorial web page, or to share a web-based condolence, please go to http://www.ConroyTullyWalker.com.
In lieu of flowers, a donation could be made in Edward’s reminiscence to the Maine Veterans’ House in Scarborough at http://www.mainevets.org.
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