David Earle Hodgkins Guilderland David Earle Hodgkins, 77, passed away peacefully at home on April 6, 2015 surrounded by his beloved family. David was born on December 4, 1937 in Worcester, MA, a son of the late Arthur G. and Frances Seager Hodgkins. David is survived by his loving wife, Eileen (Rozner) Hodgkins; three sons, Mark, David and Holger, all of Albany; and one daughter, RoseMarie (Christopher) Mattas of Sloansville; and his brother, George Hodgkins. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Mark Hodgkins Jr., Rebecca Shufelt, Audrey Hodgkins, Amanda Shufelt, Carol Hodgkins, Nicholas Shufelt, and Carly Hodgkins; and his first great-grandson, Jayden David Brown. Family and friends are invited to call at the DeMarco Stone Funeral Home, Inc., 5216 Western Turnpike, Guilderland on Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All other services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Association and or National Parkinson Foundation.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Apr. 9, 2015.

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Peggy Palcic

April 10, 2015

My heart felt condolences goes out to your family left behind. May you rest in peace.

April 9, 2015

So sorry, Eileen, that you have lost your beloved Dave. I am glad that you had such a loving relationship for as long as you did. You have many happy memories to recall. Love, cousin Nancy D. Colburn

deanna halacy

April 9, 2015

Audrey I'm sorry for your lossloss. If u need to talk I'm here my friend

Stuart Fass

April 9, 2015

So sorry to hear of your loss. Dave was a valued and active member of our club. I enjoyed working with him on our projects and appreciated his camaraderie. He will certainly be missed.
Stuart Fass, Guilderland Lions Club

Joni Curry

April 9, 2015

Audrey and Family, I am so sorry for your loss, you have spoke of him often. May he rest in peace. Your all in my prayers and thoughts.

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