Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on December 21, 2024, at the age of 86.
Predeceased by her loving husband James ‘Huck’ Hodgson. Mother to Susan Cayen (Russell), Ruth-Ann Shaule and Keith Hodgson. Grandmother to Lynn Cayen, Dr. Laura Cayen, Eric Shaule, Ian Shaule, Evan Shaule, Neil Shaule, and Adam Hodgson. Great grandmother to Dylan and Madeline Hickey as well as baby Shaule.
Daughter of the late Edison and Marion McLarty. Sister-in-law to the late George Hodgson (late Shirley), late Marilyn Salvalaggio (late Lino), late Fern Della Costanza (late Earl), late Beverley Zarechney (late John), late John Hodgson (late Georgina), Donna Christie (late Gary), Joe Hodgson (Lorraine), late Chuck Hodgson (Cheryle), and late Butch Hodgson (Pat). She leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends and will be remembered by her special friend, cousin Norma.
One of Donnas biggest joys was riding the roads of Goulais, visiting friends, on her green golf cart.
Cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to visit at O’Sullivan Funeral Home (215 St. James St, SSM) on Friday, January 17, 2025, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Service to follow in the chapel at 2:00 pm. Spring inurnment to take place at the Goulais River Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the Doctors and Nurses at the Sault Area Hospital, especially Ashley. Thank you to the First Responders from Goulais Fire and Rescue.
Memorial donations may be made to Goulais Fire and Rescue (payable online https://www.goulaisfire.com/support or by cheque).
Visit www.osullivanfuneralhome.com to leave condolences for the family.
Arrangements entrusted to O’Sullivan Funeral Home (215 St. James St., Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 1P7, 705-759-8456).