Frederick James Hodnett, age 81, of New Orleans, formerly of Brockton, died Wednesday, August 1, 2012. He was predeceased by his first wife Rose (Michas) Hodnett of Brockton.
Born in New Brunswick, Canada and raised in Taunton, MA he was the son of the late Mary T. (Leonard) & Ernest Hodnett. Frederick was a graduate of Coyle Cassidy High School and earned his CAGS with honors from Fitchburg State College. During the Korean War he served with the US Navy.
Frederick was a chief draftsman at Pratt Whitney Aircraft and Barry Controls for 20 years and then an industrial arts teacher at Brockton High School until his retirement. For many years he was president of the West Side Improvement Association in Brockton, an active member of the Barbershoppers in both Brockton and New Orleans and a member of the MENSA Society. He was a devout parishoner at Our Lady of Lourdes in Brockton and the Holy Name of Jesus Church in New Orleans where he served as a Eucharistic minister and lector.
He lived in New Orleans for the last 15 years with wife Janet and spent summers in South Easton, MA with family. He enjoyed singing, reading, doing crossword puzzles, cheering on Boston sports teams, and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife, Janet (Fuller) Hodnett of New Orleans and three children Rosemary Brewster & husband Ben of New Hampshire, Carol Sargent & husband Richard of Taunton, MA, Paul Hodnett & wife Mary of New York.. He leaves six grandchildren Benjamin and Kyle Brewster, and Rachel, Bethany, Aubrey and Eric Hodnett. He was the brother of Joan Simas of Wareham, MA.
Visiting hours will be held at Conley Funeral Home 138 Belmont Street (Rte 123) Brockton Sunday 4-7 pm. The funeral procession will gather at the funeral home on Monday at 8 am followed by a funeral mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 9 am. Burial will held at a later date in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent in his memory to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association both located at 20 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701.