Obituary of Don Hobbs

DON HOBBS - died peacefully surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with heart disease at LHSC - University Hospital on June 29th, 2007, in his 80th year. He leaves behind his loving wife, Anita, of 55 years, his daughter Karen (Wayne Dusome) and three incredible grandchildren; Katie, Adam and Taylor, who always put a sparkle in his eye. His faithful companion, Tetley the Golden Retriever will miss her buddy very much. Fondly remembered by nieces and nephews and his many friends in England. Predeceased by three sisters, Alice, Beryl and Joyce, and parents Alice and William of England. Don was an avid sportsman who, when living in England played soccer and field hockey and was a member of the Hertfordshire County Cricket Team. He spent many summers sailing and fishing around the east coast of England. Gardening was always a passion as was traveling the world with his wife. Don loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was a quiet, gentle man whose sense of humour remained with him until the very end. Heart felt thanks to Dr. Murphy for his years of on going care. The funeral service will be held at St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church, 718 Cathcart Blvd., Sarnia on Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 2 p.m. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Bluewater Health Foundation - Palliative Care, 89 Norman St., Sarnia, N7T 6S3 or charity of choice. Arrangements entrusted to the McKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 431 N. Christina St., Sarnia. Messages of condolence & memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com A tree has been planted in memory of Don Hobbs in the McKenzie & Blundy Memorial Forest.