Obituary of Went Hogg

Wentworth (Went) James Edgar Hogg, age 90, of Dorchester and formerly of Stratford passed away peacefully at the Alexandra Hospital, Ingersoll, on October 22, 2024. Born in Yarmouth, NS, son of the late Donald and Fay Hogg. Beloved husband for 67 years of Amy (Stewart) who passed away in February 2024. Loving father of Stewart, Jim and Stephen (Michele). Grandfather of Susan Byrne, David Byrne (Nathalie). Great grandfather of Amelia Osso, Lilianna Osso, Rosalie Byrne, Edison Byrne. Brother-in-law of Eunice (Leslie). He will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by wife Amy, son Stewart, sisters Edna (Fenton), Lillian (Seawright), Louise and brothers Arthur and Leslie. Went grew up in Nova Scotia and learned a good work ethic at a young age. After moving to Ontario, he owned his own farm in Mossley and worked as a welder and a mechanic. Went purchased a marina in Haliburton and together with his wife and sons operated Wentworth’s Marina. A few years later he started W.H. Treads, a tire retreading plant in Haliburton. Upon retiring he volunteered at a thrift store in Stratford and continued his passion for restoring farm equipment with his son Jim in Putnam. Sincerest thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Alexandra Hospital for the care and support that they provided to Went in his last days. A celebration of Went’s life will take place at the Bieman Funeral Home, 3970 Hamilton Road, Dorchester ON, on Sunday, November 3rd 2024 from 1-3 P.M. Donations in Went’s memory may be made directly to the Alexandra Hospital Foundation, 29 Noxon Street, Ingersoll, ON N5C 1B8 www.alexandrahospital.on.ca would be appreciated. Interment at Baird Cemetery, Brucefield, ON will take place in the spring. Online condolences may be made at www.biemanfuneralhome.com