Christopher James Hodson

HODSON, Christopher James Age 60, of Hampstead, N.H., passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday evening, January 11, 2011. Chris was born in Liverpool, England on February 13, 1950 the son of the late Leslie A. Hodson and Margaret (Pooley) Hodson, of Amesbury, MA. Chris was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, class of 1972, and was an NCAA Division I athlete on the baseball, crew, and wrestling teams. He received his Masters in Forestry from the University of New Hampshire, class of 1977, and was a member of the rugby club. He spent his career as a commodity trader; most recently at Forest City Trading Group's, Seaboard International of Nashua, N.H. Chris enjoyed the simple things in life - Connecticut Valley cigars, Pabst Blue Ribbon, perculated coffee, wood-burning fireplaces, and New England sports teams. He was an active member of the Mystic River Rugby Club of Malden, MA, the University of Massachusetts Rugby Club, and the University of New Hampshire Rugby Club. Chris is survived by his son, Ryan Hodson, of Hampstead, N.H., his brothers Victor Hodson of New Bern, N.C., and Tony Hodson of Winnetka, IL.; brother-in-laws Jim Murphy of New Haven, CT., Kevin Murphy of Amesbury, MA., Tom Murphy of Newburyport, MA., sister-in-law Maureen Murphy; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Patricia Ann (Murphy) Hodson of Newburyport, MA., and sister, Stephanie Margaret Hodson of Cherry Hill, N.J. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 17th, 2011 at 1 p.m. in the Twomey LeBlanc and Conte Funeral Home, 193 High Street, NEWBURYPORT, MA, 01950. Calling hours will be held Monday as well from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Twomey LeBlanc and Conte Funeral Home. For directions or to leave online condolences, please visit www.contefuneralhomes.com In Chris's memory, contributions may be directed to the Patricia A. Hodson Memorial Scholarship, c/o Newburyport High School, 241 High Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950. Arrangements under the direction of Conte Funeral Homes, 193 High Street, Newburyport, MA 01950.