Harvey Clarence Hodder

Harvey C. Hodder (1943-2020) On 17 September 2020, Harvey Clarence Hodder, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away at the age of 77 surrounded by family. Born in Creston South (Marystown) on 03 March 1943 he is predeceased by son David, parents Levi and Rebecca Hodder, father- and mother-in-law Lewis and Lexie Noseworthy, siblings Hazel, Marie and husband Clarence Hodder, and Ann. He married his soul mate Pearl Noseworthy in 1962 with whom he shared two beautiful children; Marilyn (Clint) and David. He is survived by his wife Pearl, daughter Marilyn (Clint), grandchildren Matt (Laura) and Rebecca, his siblings Don (Joan), Enos (Edith), Carol (Sam), Donna (Gary), brother-in-law Lewis Noseworthy (Mary) and sister-in-law Marilyn Carter (Donald), special friends Joan and Jerome, and a wide circle of relatives, neighbours and friends. Special thanks to his friends, neighbours, and church community who cared for him and supported Pearl in his final months. Additional thanks to the Palliative Care Program with Eastern Health who provided exemplary care and support to him and his family. As an educator, Harvey held teaching positions in Botwood and Point Leamington prior to an extensive teaching and administrative career with the Avalon Consolidated School Board in three different Mount Pearl Schools. Harvey was a passionate and enthusiastic volunteer in his community. Over the years he volunteered with many organizations including; United Church of Canada, First United Church (Mount Pearl), NL Society of Florida, Board of Regents for Memorial University, local/national parliamentarian associations, and many others. As a long-time committed community leader, he served one term as councillor, one term as Deputy Mayor, and then 4 terms as Mayor of Mount Pearl. Harvey then moved on to serve five terms as a member of the House of Assembly for the district of Waterford-Kenmount, later renamed Waterford Valley. He was the first directly-elected Speaker of the Legislature (2003). As Speaker, Harvey served as President, Newfoundland and Labrador Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and one term as President, Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. Harvey received honours including the Mount Pearl City Builders Award, the Patriot Award from O’Donel High School, the Canada 125 Commemorative Medal, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal (2002) and the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal (2012). Harvey believed that the strength of a community is measured by how its citizens reach out to each other to foster a sense of belonging and caring. He lived every day demonstrating these beliefs and advocating for those needing a helping hand. Kind, compassionate, and fiercely loyal, Harvey will be remembered fondly and missed immensely. Visitation will take place on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 2-4pm and 7-9pm at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 73 Commonwealth Avenue. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private service for family and close friends will be held at Barrett’s Funeral Home Mt. Pearl Chapel on Monday, September 21, 2020 at 2pm. Please visit www.barretts.ca to view the funeral service via live stream. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation or First United Church. To live with a smile is life.