Obituary of Mr. Michael Hofstetter

Michael Robert Hofstetter

May 24, 1944 to February 4, 2022

Michael died at home February 4, 2022 at the age of 77, surrounded by his family.  Born in Toronto, educated at Agincourt Collegiate, University of Toronto and Ryerson, his life was filled with many passionate interests and with the love of family.  He was a swimmer, photographer, gardener, woodturner, painter and baker.  He pursued these activities with a keen desire to master skills and learn everything he could. 

He was a founding member of the Woodturners Guild of Ontario and a student for many years at the Toronto School of Art, but his proudest accomplishment was being a stay-at-home father to his two beloved children.

Predeceased by his sister Linda DiMaria,  Michael is survived by his wife of 52 years Mary (Clarke) Hofstetter; his children Emily (Alex Stein) and David; granddaughter Hannelore;  brothers-in-law, Frank DiMaria and Stephen Clarke (Elizabeth Black) , sister-in-law Ryder Clarke, much loved nieces and nephews and their children; and many treasured, lifelong friends.

A private family service will take place at Ogden Funeral Homes on Thursday February 10. Those wishing to post remembrances and condolences may visit www.ogdenfuneralhome.com  

In lieu of flowers those wishing to make a donation are encouraged to consider the Yonge Street Mission, or the Toronto School of Art.