Parcourez la nécrologie de Wilbur Alexander Hobbs July 9th 2023 résidant dans la province T-N pour le détail des funérailles
WIlbur Alexander HOBBS
August 11, 1938 – July 9, 2023
HOBBS, Wilbur Alexander – 84 years
Passed away peacefully at Private Josiah Squibb Memorial Pavilion in Carbonear. Born in Elliston, he was the son of late Richard and Helen (Pearce) Hobbs of Elliston.
In 1956 Wilbur left Elliston where he worked for a short period at the Grace Hospital before joining the then Newfoundland Constabulary in 1957 as a police officer where he served with distinction for 25 years before retiring in 1982. Upon his retirement from the Constabulary he became the owner operator of Hobbs Transportation school bus service serving the communities of Elliston, Maberly, Sandy Cove, Spillars Cove, and Bonavista for decades. He eventually semi retired and continued as a driver for Vardy Transportation and Marsh’s taxi before his final retirement due to diminished health. He often described his time in the transportation service and his interactions with passengers of all ages as being some of the most enjoyable experiences in his life.
He was predeceased in 1999 by the unexpected passing of his beloved wife and best friend JoAnne (Allen) formerly of Joggins, Nova Scotia.
He is survived by his two sons Graham (Sharon) and Gregory (Jackie) both of St. John’s and grandchildren Rebecca, Kaitlin, Megan, Alexandra, and great grandchild Scotland.
He was predeceased by his sisters Lizzie (Hampton); Jean (Abbott). and Juanita (Lester) and survived by sisters Joan (Squires) and Sandra (Anderson). Wilbur had chosen cremation without a church service however did agree to have visitation at Strathie’s Funeral Home in Bonavista on Thursday July 13, 2023 between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM followed by 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
The family will be holding a private ceremony at the Elliston United Church cemetery at a later time. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society in lieu of flowers.
July 9th 2023
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