Ted (Edward) R. Hodgkinson

Obituary

Passed on November 25, 2023

June 24, 1957 – November 25, 2023       It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ted Hodgkinson, a beloved partner to Sherri, a devoted brother, uncle, grandfather and friend; and a community driven resident of Teulon, Manitoba.

Ted was born in Fort St. John B.C., the 3rd of 8 children. His father’s career opportunities took the family to Trinidad for several years. Upon returning to Canada, the family settled on the White Star Ranch, west of Teulon. Ted attended school and graduated from the Teulon Collegiate Institute.

Upon graduating, he worked for the Manitoba Highways Department. He later moved to Edmonton where he received his Engineering Technology training. Ted returned to Teulon, pursuing a number of business ventures, eventually entering Real Estate in 1989, a career that lasted over 30 years.

Ted was a very community minded person and at the age of 32, he saw a need for senior’s housing to keep retired farmers and town residents in the community. In 1994, he formed his company “White Star Investments”, and built the Life Lease Condominium known as Prairie Estates which has been home to many retiring residents of Teulon and the surrounding area. Ted was committed to caring for the needs of his Prairie Estate tenants and ensured a comfortable and satisfying environment for them.

Ted showed his commitment to the town of Teulon by being an active community member, serving as Mayor from 1998 to 2002, and was currently a member of Town Council.

In his personal life, Ted enjoyed travelling with Sherri and spending time together with grandkids, family and friends. In recent years, he took an interest in sailing, having purchased a sailboat to sail with Sherri. A highlight vacation was a sailing adventure in the British Virgin Islands in 2014, sailing with friends.

Ted was proud of being part of the Shriners over the past 30 years, during which he made many strong friendships that lasted the rest of his life.

He is survived by his partner of 25 years, Sherri; his siblings Dennis (Betty-lynn), Jill, Joan (Frank), Hugh (Cheri) and Andrew (Na Lin), sister-in-law Chrissie, nephews and nieces Samuel (Irene), Ian (Katrina), Kristen (Garry), Raianne, Nicole (Kyle), Tarra (John), Skyelar, Justin (Jennifer), Sabrina (Will), Daniel and Oliver. He is also survived by Sherri’s children Josh and Kurtis (Megan), and grandchildren Rowan and Jude (who were Ted’s “little men”). Ted was predeceased by his parents, Hugh and Bernice and brothers, Thomas and Ian, brother-in-law James Kavanagh and nephew Steven Hodgkinson.

The family would like to thank Dr. M. Loudon and the nurses at Teulon Memorial Hospital, the team at Selkirk Hospital and the team at St. Boniface Hospital for their care and compassion.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children.

A celebration of his life will be held at Teulon Centennial Hall on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.

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