It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Bernard (Ben) Hodge in his 97th year on March 5 at Grace Village.
He was the son of the late Reginald Hodge and the late Florence Bacon.
He leaves to mourn his wife of 67 years, Helen Pollock; his three sons David (Crystal), Steven, Graham (Valerie); his four grandchildren Jordan (Audrey), Sophie (Jean-Philippe), Rachel, and Esther; the three great grandchildren, Jaycee, Haylee and Zoey, his sister, Marion (Garth) Dockeray, and nephews and nieces.
Ben was predeceased by his brother-in-law William Pollock (Mercedes).
Ben was born and raised in Cookshire, Qc. After graduating from Cookshire High School, he attended MacDonald College. After graduating with a degree in agriculture, he came home to the family farm to raise animals. It wasn't long before he decided he would rather work with people than with animals. After completing a year of education at Bishop's University, he spent a rewarding thirty-five years in education, first at Princess Elizabeth High School and then at Alexander Galt Regional High School, where he was known as "Gentle Ben."
Visitation will take place at Cass Funeral Home: 3006 College St., Lennoxville on Saturday, March 28, from 2 pm to 4 pm. A private grave side service will take place in July.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ben's memory to Grace Village, 1515 rue Pleasant View, Sherbrooke, Qc J1M 0C6 or DoctorsWithoutBorders.Ca
The family would like to thank the staff at Grace Village for their kind and compassionate care given to Ben.
Messages de sympathie
Ben was a teacher,principal and family friend for many years.A much admired and respected man.Our sympathy to Helen,Steve and family.
- Daniel & Gail Bousquet, le
11 mars 2026
Helen and family , my deepest sympathy
- Barb Ward, le
11 mars 2026
Our deepest sympathies to the family. He was loved by all that knew him. RIP Mr. Hodge. 🙏
- Lee and George Fancy, le
11 mars 2026
Our deepest sympathies to the family. He Will be miss.
Que mon soutien réchauffe votre coeur
- Yvonne, Robert Redden , le
11 mars 2026
Sincere sympathy to Helen and her family.
Hopefully cherishing your many memories will be a comfort as you mourn the loss of a wonderful gentleman who was a great principal and friend.
RIP Ben.
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- Doreen Morissette , le
11 mars 2026
Such a humble and gentle person. We at PEHS were blessed with Mr. Hodge as principal. My sincere condolences to Helen and extended family members. Hugs & prayers of comfort! 🙏❤️
- Nancy Bryant, le
11 mars 2026
My deepest sympathy to you, Helen, and the rest of the family. Mr. Hodge, Ben, is one of the important people in my life who had a very positive influence on me since he first came to Magog to teach when I was in grade 5 at the time. He was my homeroom teacher in grade 8 when he helped 3 of us catch up with the other students in the class because we 3 had skipped grade 7. He passed on his love for sciences when he taught me in grades 10 and 11. He became my « boss » as principal in my first year of teaching until I had to switch school boards as having become Catholic at that time,I was no longer allowed to teach in the Protestant system. He became an ally when my girls attended Galt years later. He and Helen have always been admired by myself and my family. May Ben rest in peace.
Fondly,
Joan
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- Joan Kirby Bergeron , le
11 mars 2026
Very sorry. I was always welcome kitchen table or Green house office.
Your all in my prayers.
Alec
- Alec Mac Leod, le
12 mars 2026
Our sincere condolences to all of the family. He was a very kind man.
- Lynn Lewis Hopps , le
12 mars 2026
Sincere condolences to the family and friends. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
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- Richard Pink , le
12 mars 2026
Sending my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.
- Angie Nutbrown, le
12 mars 2026
My deepest sympathy to the Hodge family I knew ben From school in 1969. R. I. P.
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- David allan macdonald, le
12 mars 2026
So sorry to hear. Sincere condolences to Helen and all the family. Loss of a true Townshipper.
RIP Ben
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- David & Helga Price, le
12 mars 2026
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