William Murray Hodgkinson
December 20, 1936 – May 29, 2021
Murray Hodgkinson, born December 20, 1936, in Aurora, Ontario, Canada, of Sun City Center (Kings Point Center community), Fla., and former long-time resident of Southampton, Guelph, London and Aurora, Ontario, as well as Beaver, Pa., has passed away in his 85th year on May 29, 2021. He was predeceased by his parents, Bob and Maude; brother John; wives, Patricia and Joyce; and stepson, Paul (Donna). Murray is survived by his sister Jane; brothers, Peter (Shirley) and George (Helgard); wife, Claire Manley; daughter Victoria; sons, Mark (Anne) and Wesley; stepdaughters, Corrine (Jim) and Lynne; stepson Michael; and 12 nieces and nephews. Poppa is immensely proud of his 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. There are many extended family members and friends across the continent who will also miss him.
Murray has always been willing to share his friendship, kindness, wisdom and a beer with those around him. Besides his family, one personal achievement he was most proud of was being the first non-American president of the National Association of the Remodelling Industry (N.A.R.I) in 1996/97. Special thanks go to great friends Dan, Irene and Jerry for your support of Murray and his family in his final weeks.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Also, please do as Murray has done, wear and share a poppy, ensure you thank and honour our military veterans. A Celebration of Life in Sun City Center, Fla., is to be held at the South Club on Friday, June 4, from 4 to 6 p.m. Please visit Murray’s online memorial at www.zipperersfuneralhome.com/.
Murray has always been willing to share his friendship, kindness, wisdom and a beer with those around him. Besides his family, one personal achievement he was most proud of was being the first non-American president of the National Association of the Remodelling Industry (N.A.R.I) in 1996/97. Special thanks go to great friends Dan, Irene and Jerry for your support of Murray and his family in his final weeks.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Also, please do as Murray has done, wear and share a poppy, ensure you thank and honour our military veterans. A Celebration of Life in Sun City Center, Fla., is to be held at the South Club on Friday, June 4, from 4 to 6 p.m. Please visit Murray’s online memorial at www.zipperersfuneralhome.com/.