Hodgson, Sara Jane “Sally” (Peters)- passed away on September 19th at the Dartmouth General Hospital. Sal passed peacefully after a long battle with Type 2 Diabetes. Born in New Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Shirley (Bruce) Peters. She is survived by her husband of almost 54 years, Commander Mike Hodgson (Ret’d), CD, JP; her sons, Peter, Collingwood, ON and Rob, Dartmouth; grandchildren, Isabeau, Jared and Keenan; sister, Judith Hazel (Midland) and brother, Robert Arthur. She was predeceased by her daughter, Elizabeth Joanne. Sal enjoyed life to the fullest as a mother, a Real Estate Agent, and writing for the Military family newspaper, “Entre Nous.” Cremation has taken place under the care of A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home, 217 Portland Street, Dartmouth. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. The family wishes to thank Dr. Matthew Watson, the staff of 3 East, the staff of Northwood Home Care and the Victorian Order of Nurses. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, the VON or the Northwood Foundation. To view or place an online message of condolence please visit www.mattatallfuneralhome.com