1933 ~ MARGARET HOBSON ~ 2022
Posted: June 3rd, 2022Margaret Hobson of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, May 20th, 2022 at the age of 88 years. Margaret is survived by her children, Simon (Karen) Hobson and Linda (Jack) Stickel; grandchildren, Micheal Stickel, Mark (Lita Ryanti) Stickel, Sarah (Marco) Franchetto, Andrew (Shantele) Hobson, Adam Hobson, Amanda Hobson (Greg Devlin), and Samantha Hobson; sister, Norma in England; six great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, James “Jim” Hobson; parents, Norman and Melinda Firth; and grandchild, Clayton Hobson. Margaret was born on June 20th, 1933 to Norman and Melinda Firth in England, where she was raised and educated. On November 12th, 1954 she married the love of her life, James “Jim” Hobson in Yorkshire, England and together they had two children. Margaret worked as a seamstress and a window dresser before immigrating to Canada in 1967. When Margaret and Jim came to Canada, they first arrived in Montreal, QC and then made their way to Medicine Hat, AB via Saskatoon, SK over the next 18 months or so. Once the family settled, Margaret ran a receiving home and ceramic studio for a number of years and then later worked at the I.D.A pharmacy. Margaret was a faithful member of the Anglican Church and member of the Anglican Church Women. She volunteered at the Medicine Hat Hospital’s gift shop and she enjoyed knitting and sewing. Margaret was able to visit her home country of England more than once, as well as Cyprus and the Northwest Territories of Canada. More than anything, Margaret cherished her family. She loved being a mother, grandmother, and GG. She was fortunate to count many road trips, camping trips, and a few trips abroad with her family as some of her many blessings. The Funeral Service for Margaret will take place at ALL-SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH, 606 – 12th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4V2, on Monday, June 6th, 2022 at 10:00 am with Reverend Guy Snell officiating. Interment will take place at HILLSIDE CEMETERY on Monday, June 6th, 2022 at 4:00 pm. If you are unable to attend, family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Margaret’s memorial page at the above date and times. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. Memorial gifts in Margaret’s memory may be made to the All-Saints Memorial Fund. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Margaret Hobson. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
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