Dear Judy, Leonie, Douglas, Luke and extended family, I am thinking of you all at this very sad time. My memories of Charles date back to our childhood days when we would stay with Auntie Bon and Uncle Norman at East Hills. He was always active and full of life - mischievous and a great tease. In later years I would hear about you all through Auntie Bon and then Elizabeth and Robert. I seem to remember attending Charles and Cathy's wedding. Once again what adventurous and full life Charles enjoyed. Thank you all for the lovely service honouring his life. Warmest Regards, Margaret (first cousin-my mother was Joyce Gillies younger sister of Bonnie)

To all family and friends of Charles Hodsdon, it was wonderful to see this lovely funeral and to reminisce about the times we shared with Charles and wife Cathy in Cooma whilst working for SMEC from 1973 to 1989. We loved their company. Delightful and honourable people. Greg & Vanessa Kemp

My main memory of Charles is of sharing adjoining offices in SMEC Back Creek office in the early 2000s and having many good chats about work, cars and life. I remember also meeting Luke during that time. What a life & career - I did not know even one tenth of this - well played Charles. Nevertheless (like many others in SMEC) we were in parallel places at different times and had some similar experiences including Lom Sak, Thailand (I was there 1972-3) that I also described as being back in the Wild West.

Dear Leonie, Doug and Luke, We wish you all our Love and Best Wishes. Margie and Peter, Richy, Chris, Ben

My deepest condolences at the loss of Charles my cousin: to his family and friends. I spent happy times with him and other cousins at his parents ( my anunt and uncles) East Hills property with its wonderful gardens and river frontage. Vale Charles.

Leonie, Doug and Luke. Our Love and Best Wishes to you all. Margie and Peter

Sending sincere condolences to Charles’ family and friends. Charles was a work colleague and friend on the Snowy Mountains project through the 1960s and 1970s R.I.P. Charles.

Another lovely man gone to soon,sorry we are unable to attend today , deepest condolences to Judy and all the family

Deepest Sympathies. Remembering Charles from early days on the Snowy and at Merimbula

For me Charles was one of the best team leaders, positive and encouraging and always had our backs, no matter what. A loyal friend and one of the easiest blokes to work for. Thankyou Charles.

Fond memories of working and partying with Charles over many years. Our thoughts are with his family.

Sincere condolences Judy to you & Charles’ loved ones. Sending strength & love to you.

Our heartfelt sympathy to Leonie, Simon, Lauren and Lachlan as well as to Judy, Doug and family and Luke on the death of Charles - a wonderful, kind and generous father, father-in-law, Pop and Partner.

A life well lived .A man who loved his children..Rest in peace.

Dear Judy my deepest sympathy and thoughts are with you for your loss of Charles. Love Jan

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Uncle Charles. He has been part of our lives for such a long time, and we will always treasure the memories we have of him. Sending all our love to Leonie, Dougy, Luke, and their families during this very sad time. I feel so grateful that I was able to catch up with Charles only recently, will always remember his cheeky smile and his generous spirit.

We are saddened to hear that our great friend Charles-Charlie has died.. We have wonderful memories of times our families spent together camping and living in Cooma and Thailand. Our sincere condolences to Judy, Leonie, Doug, Luke and families. Peter and Margie

My heartfelt condolences to my cousin Charle’s family. I loved spending time with Charles when I was a child playing at Aunty Bonnie’s house on the George’s River. Such beautiful memories!

A sad day. Knew and worked with Charlie from the early 1970s through until he retired. Not only technically excellent, but a great mentor, especially when I first joined SMEC. We'll miss him.