Barbara Marjorie Hodgins

Barbara passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 4th 2017. Barbara was the wife of Thomas Brooke Hodgins and the mother of Anne Brooke Hodgins. Barbara is survived by her sister Jill Kleinsteuber and brother-in-law Maurice Kleinsteuber of Niagara Falls and was pre-deceased by her parents Marjorie and A. Erle Guyatt of Niagara Falls. Barbara held a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honours in Geography from Brock University and participated in graduate studies at Wilfred Laurier University. Barbara was a Registered Professional Planner and Full Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners until her retirement from the Town of Ajax in the fall of 2016. Barbara had previously worked for Durham Region and the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority. Barbara was well respected in her field and worked diligently on many issues and in particular the protection and restoration of the near- shore environment of the Ajax waterfront. Barbara was a recipient of the prestigious ARTHUR D. LATORNELL AWARD of merit from the Soil and Water Conservation Society. Barbara served as a member of the Board of the YWCA Durham. Barbara was a devoted mother and a talented artist. Thank you to the great Personal Service Workers from VHA who helped Barb when she was at home, to Dr. Carrie Yeung and Nurse Sue Potts at the Durham Region Cancer Centre and to the incredibly talented and gifted staff at the Lakeridge Health Oshawa Supportive Care Unit. There will be a celebration of life at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Tuesday, May 9th at 5:00 p.m. In memory of Barbara, please work and advocate to protect and restore the Great Lakes and its tributaries. Donations in Barb’s memory may be made to Lakeridge Health Oshawa – Supportive Care Unit. Reception to follow downstairs in the Heritage Room.