On November 29th, 2011 Rev. Canon Arthur Douglas Hodgkinson passed away suddenly in Kelowna, BC.

Doug was sadly predeceased by his wife Elizabeth in February 2011. Survived by his loving family, daughters: Sheila Hodgkinson (Dave Bull) and Emily Hodgkinson (Jim Psihogios) and grandson Julian Psihogios, his sister Barbara-Jean (David) Oberding , nephew Robert Oberding, nieces: Carrie-Lee Oberding, Leslie-Anne Oberding and their families.

To read his life story please visit www.mem.com and search his name and leave a condolence on the guestbook. He attended St. Johns College at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg and graduated in 1966. He graduated from UBC in 1972 with a Masters in Theology. Canon Hodgkinson was employed at the National Office of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada from 1973 – 1989. (He was seconded by Archbishop Ted Scott to come to Toronto from the Diocese of Kootenay). While at Church House he was the Director of Resources for Ministry. Canon Hodgkinson is also known for his work with continuing education of clergy, and as a teacher and consultant in Adult Education and Bible Study. He was the Rector at St. George’s Anglican Church in Westbank, BC from 1989 – 2002.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 2nd, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at the Cathedral Church of St. Michael & All Angels, 608 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Diabetes Association would be appreciated.

Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC (250)762-2299.

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