Ethel Rose Hogg (née Smith)

January 28, 2017

It is with sad hearts we announce the sudden passing of Ethel Rose Hogg (née Smith) on Saturday, January 28, 2017. She is survived by her best friend and husband of 64 years, Doug Hogg. Also survived by loving daughter Brenda Thornton and cherished son, David; her brother, Fred Smith (the late Annie), of Peterborough; and sister, Carole Ann Dicker (Frank), of St. Thomas. A special and loving Grandma to Jeremy and Brian Goodenough; Jennica and Michael Hogg; and Melissa Thornton. Great-grandma to Jeremy Jr., Megan, Brian Jr. and Sarah. Great-great-grandmother to Logan and Nevaeh; loving aunt to many nieces and nephews; and dear friend to Clarence Dennie. Ethel is predeceased by their infant son, Frederick; her parents, Florence (Bilton) and William “Bill” Smith; and her sisters: Ellen McGibbon (Bill), Phyllis Haggis (Bert) and Jeanne Baxter (Jack). Ethel will be remembered for her caring, generous heart and devotion to family and friends. In her role as wife, mother, sister, Grandma, aunt and friend, we were the recipients of her wisdom and sound advice…whether sought or not. Many referred to Ethel as their “other” mother. She was a successful Nutrimetics Consultant for over thirty years in London and area. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 3:00 – 5:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where the funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, February 2^nd, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in Ethel’s memory are asked to consider their charity of choice.

Ethel, may you now rest

peacefully in God’s Arms.

You will be forever in our hearts.

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Doug, Brenda and David - very sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories. She was a good woman.

~ Joe Widdis

(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation)

~ Sugarbush Campground

(Donated to Charity of Choice)

Very sad time. Auntie Ethel had a heart so big and her generous love of all family and dear friends knew no boundries. We could not be there to say goodbye with you all but Doug, Brenda ,Dave and all the grandkids, great grandkids and all my clan....our thoughts and hearts are with you. Kim and Rob Baxter

~ Rob Baxter

My deepest sympathy to Doug and family. When Doug celebrated a recent birthday I called and had a great chat with Ethel. Her sense of humour had remained over the years. Do to health issues in my family I will be unable to attend her funeral service but be assured my thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.

~ George Brunton

Doug and family, my deepest sympathy to you all and members I do know, Brenda and Melissa. I can recall the times Ethel called me and asked me to check on you Doug. She was concerned about you being at the trailer alone. I am sure you will all miss her very much.

~ Ralph Astle

Doug and family, our sympathy and love to all. Clare still talks about how wonderful you all were to him. Thinking of you all. Love, Peggy and Clare Moffatt

~ Peggy and Clare Moffatt

With fond recollection and gratitude for Ethel's contribution of her time and work as a volunteer on behalf of the children at CPRI and for her involvement in the formation of the volunteer organization (VOCPRI) Alice

~ Alice McKee

Brenda no words can express what I am feeling for you only now that our Mothers are together in Heaven looking down on us knowing we both will heal their loss together. Thinking of everyone that shared in Ethel's life and wonderful memories will always stay with us. Love you Brenda <3 <3 <3

~ Linda Jongeneelen

Dear Doug,Brenda,Dave. My sincere condolences to all the family. I will miss here smile and conversations. Ethel was my second mother and will miss her deeply. R.I.P Ethel. Till me meet again. Paul.

~ Paul Norton

Dear Auntie 'Godmother" Ethel, This is the day I was never quite prepared for. The day I would write my condolences to Uncle 'Godfather' Doug, Precious Cousins Brenda and David and their Darling families. At the same time, I am feeling lifted... You are lifting me, because I am so FULL in my heart and mind of the countless memories of complete and perfect JOY you brought to my life, and to the lives of ALL around you. There was just NO STOPPING your ability to be, constantly, good and generous and loving to everyone around you. You are FOREVER in my day to day life as we all go on without you and I will be paying attention and watching for the presence of your Spirit around me. I LoVe YOU, SO MUCH, Dear Auntie 'Godmother' XO Uncle Doug and Brenda and David... my arms wrap themselves around you from a distance, with more LoVe than you can ever imagine. I LoVe you, each, so VeRy DEARLY XO XO XO

~ Suzie Harland

To Doug and Family: We are really sad to learn that Ethel has passed on..She was a really wonderful friend and we are happy to have known her..We'll remember all of you in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of Ethel..Sincerely, Dawn Cumming and Bob Merrimen.

~ Dawn Cumming,Bob Merrimen

Dear Doug. We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences. John and Marie Carter.

~ John F Carter

Our hearts are heavy.. I don't even know where To begin:( You were a caring, loving great grandmother to my children Brian and Sarah... the moments that you shared with Logan and nevaeh will forever stay in our hearts... not to mention the big impact you've had in my life since I was a child... these memories will forever stay with us... You were always a phone call away or a short drive.. this is devastating to all of us :(. You will be so missed, you are missed!! We love you! Rest in peace grandma "Ethel" heaven has gained a beautiful angel, we have lost a wonderful grandmother! Jennifer calcutt, Brian goodenough "jr" , Sarah goodenough, Logan, nevaeh. Xoxoxox. â¤ï¸

~ Jennifer calcutt

What does someone say when faced with something as sad as losing a Wife, a Mom, a Grandma and to many of us "another Mother and Grandmother"? We say we are saddened by the loss of this wonderful lady and that our hearts are heavy. Doug, Brenda, David and your extended families, please know that so many of us feel your loss and send our condolences, our love and our hugs. We will remember you in our prayers and we will remember "Mom and Gramma Hogg" in our hearts forever. She was a very special lady and our lives have been enriched by having her in them. Love and hugs from Auriel, Denise and Sean Pope xoxo

~ Auriel Pope

Dear Doug, Brenda and family Our deepest condolences in the loss of your beloved wife and mother. She will be surely missed. Sincerely, Gord and Carol Stoneman Sugarbush Campground

~ Gord and Carol Stoneman

We have been neighbours with Doug and Ethel for 16 years ... we got to witness Love in action, not just between Doug and Ethel but all the extended family and friends that were always around ... as Doug goes on without you know that we will be here to watch over him .... we will miss you Ethel ...... Love Maria and Randy

~ Randy and Maria Bowden

The Schroeder Family--Jake, Pat, Sue-Anne, Sandra and Dennis--extend our sympathy to Doug, Brenda and David and their families. You are in our thoughts.

~ The Schroeder Family

~ Suzie Harland

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