David Hodge
Died: September 27, 2013 | Place: Ottawa, Ontario
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HODGE, David Ryan…
Passed away September 27, 2013, David Hodge of Ottawa, ON formerly of London, ON and Moncton, NB in his 35th year. Beloved son of Bruce and Anne-Marie (Stewart) Hodge of London. Loving brother of Valerie (Hodge) and Randy Thorsen and their daughter Emily of Innisfail, Alberta. Dear nephew of Angela (Hodge) Sampson of London, Brent and Zoe Hodge of Edmonton, Brian and Marcia Hodge of Winnipeg, and Paul Stewart of Montreal. Cherished cousin of Brandy and Christopher Sampson, Liam and Naomi Hodge, and Kurtis Hodge. Also missed by his friend Sandra Fitzpatrick of Moncton. David was born in London and attended Central High School where he was actively involved in football and rugby. David, better known as Dave to many, took great pride in his work with the Canadian Sport Parachuting Association as Executive Director and Information Technology Manager in Rockland, Ontario. His work combined two of his great loves, skydiving and computers. David’s smile, outgoing personality and willingness to help others will be missed by friends and co-workers. David enjoyed people, nature, the odd practical joke and travelling. Among his many adventures was as team manager of the Canadian skydiving team that went to the 2012 World Parachuting Championships in Dubai. A celebration of David’s life will be held in Moncton New Brunswick during the spring/summer of 2014. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, November 8, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A memorial service will be held in the chapel at the funeral home on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 11:00 am. As an expression of sympathy and In-Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Sport Parachuting Association, 204 – 1468 Laurier Street, Rockland, ON K4K 1C7 or to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 648 Huron Street, London, ON N5Y 4J8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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I knew Dave, in Ottawa, briefly and enjoyed every moment we spent together. He was a great person with a huge heart. I am very sadden by this news and will miss him. My sincere condolences to his family and close friends.
RIP babe,xo
My condolences to all of Dave’s Family during this time. He was a great friend to all of us here in New Brunswick. He will be missed.
I knew Dave as a fellow skydiver. He was a great supporter to our sport including being the president of our organization. He put in many hours and brought us up to date in the IT world. He will be missed. RIP
We will miss you Mr President. You are truly a kind soul who would do anything for anyone and always put others needs above your own. Sending my sincere Condolences to Davids family, friends, and the skydiving community. I am so happy I got the pleasure of knowing such a great man, I will never forget the laughs that we had sometimes my belly hurt from laughing so much. You really did make everyone around the dropzone feel welcome in your own quirky way . We will all miss you
My heart goes out to Dave’s family. He was smart and funny and had a gift of seeing beyond the mess to what really mattered. When our skydiving community was reeling from the loss of another dear friend , Dave spearheaded a fundraiser for his beloved wife and daughter . He took our pain and focused it to make a difference . He was a good and honourable man and will be sorely missed. Blue skies Dave.
Dave was an exceptional guy who always made everyone laugh. He made me feel welcome to our DZ as one of their own when I first started skydiving. My condolences to his family and everyone else who knew him. You will be missed greatly, on the ground and in the sky Dave.
Through everything, my love always.
Very saddened to hear of Dave’s passing. You were one to make a difference in the Community of Skydivers and People in general. Your Wit and Profressionalism will be missed. Thanks for all you did for me and many others in your short Life! Blue Skies!
This world was a better place with Dave in it. My condolences to his family, please know how much he was appreciated for all he did; he was thoughtful and gave whatever was needed without being asked. The Maritimes will miss him…..
I was very saddened to hear this unfortunate news. I had the great privilege of working along side Dave as President and IT Director. He alone was responsible for moving the Association’s IT forward, freeing the office to move on to other important tasks. I will miss his wit, his intelligence and his generosity. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. Blue skies, Dave. You will forever be in my heart.
I met Dave in my job as secretary of the Aero Club of Canada. We had recently done over our website and Dave saved me many times when I was in a panic. He was so patient and knowledgable. We emailed back and forth regularly for Aero Club business, and never met in person, but I considered him a great friend I could always rely on. He certainly will be missed. My deepest sympathies to Dave’s family and friends.
I am shocked and saddened by Dave’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with him on the Board of the Aero Club of Canada. He was a consummate professional with lots of great ideas and assistance, particularly when it came to technical issues. His knowledge, professionalism and friendly personality will be sorely missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Martin and Beatrix Giefer