Obituary of Ethel 'Doreen' Hobson

Ethel Doreen Hobson March 17, 1923 – November 18, 2014 On November 18, 2014, Doreen Hobson passed away peacefully at the age of 91. Doreen was a true daughter of Ireland, having been born on St. Patrick’s Day 1923 in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The second of four children born to Russell and Esther Richardson, she immigrated to Canada with her family, arriving in this country on her first birthday. Doreen spent the early years of her life on the Richardson family farm near Baring, Saskatchewan, until she met and married the love of her life, Glen Hobson. In 1942, after their marriage, Doreen and Glen farmed near Grenfell and raised two daughters, Gail and Judy. Doreen and Glen retired from farming in 1970, after which they moved to Grenfell and were active in the community for many years. During this time, they took a two-month trip around the world together, and over the years, they travelled to many far away destinations. After Glen’s death in 1997, Doreen lived in Grenfell until 2005, when she moved to Regina to be closer to family. During her years in Regina, living the “condo life,” she remained active by visiting with friends and family, taking on anyone who wanted to play a game of cribbage, and going for a weekly lunch with the ladies from Marian Grande. A gifted artist, Doreen could turn her hand to almost anything, including sewing, ceramics, calligraphy, and creating hand-made cards that will always be treasured by family and friends. She was an avid gardener, and her home was a source of wonder to others because of how tidy and organized she kept it, and how it was almost a museum of family keepsakes and travel treasures. Doreen was predeceased by her parents, her husband Glen, her son-in-law Duane Bradley, her sister, Anne and brother, Raymond. She is survived by her two daughters, Gail Bradley of Regina and Judy Butterfield (Oliver) of Kelowna as well as her sister, Vera Stacey. Doreen will also be remembered with fondness by her four granddaughters: LeAnn Mogerman (Aaron), Jennifer Dickie, Cara Bradley (Stephen King), and Crista Bradley (Bruce Dawson). She very much loved her three great-grandchildren, Isaac Mogerman, Charlotte Bradley-Dawson and Benjamin Bradley-Dawson, as well as her nieces and nephews. Doreen’s family would like to thank the staff and owners of the Solace personal care home for the kindness and compassion they showed her over the past two years. Doreen soon came to think of Solace as “her home.” Doreen was a kind, dignified and elegant lady who was a wonderful role model for her family and a treasured friend to many. She was infinitely patient, had a quick wit, and her grace and humility charmed everyone who met her. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother right to the end, always showing more concern for her family than for herself. Her friends and family will miss her very much. A celebration of Doreen’s life will be held at Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 23, 2014 officiated by Rev. Kathy Platt. Cremation. Interment of ashes will take place in Grenfell Cemetery at a later date. Those wishing to make donations, in Doreen’s memory, may do so to the charity of one’s choice.