April 9, 1927, to April 4, 2021
It is with sadness and loving memories that the family of Neola Hobbs announce her passing at Cedarbrook Retirement Home in her 94th year.
Beloved wife of the late Donald Ernest Hobbs (1976).
Loving mother of Susan (Paul) and Stephen (Nancy).
Cherished Nana of Nathan (Amanda), Aleshia (Zack), Matthew, Jennifer, David, and Samantha
Great Nana to Hunter, Leila, Henry, and Eddie (to join family any day now).
Predeceased by her parents Edna (nee Bland) and Jack Griffen.
Neola is also predeceased by her brother Thomas Griffen (Jeanne deceased) with whom she had a very close bond and missed terribly until her death and predeceased by her sister Marie Burnett (1981), who died suddenly at her son Stephen’s wedding.
Auntie Nee to Lynne, Patti (with whom she shared many celebrations), Paul, Debbie, and Jackie.
Mom worked for Richview Investments in downtown Toronto until her retirement at 8l years of age.
She would go to work 45 minutes early every day to have coffee and chat with all the friends she made over the 52 years she was with the company (it was a one girl office and she used Pitman shorthand until the day she retired).
Neola was an accomplished pianist, mastered the organ and strummed the guitar.
She was a member of a Euchre Group until mobility issues forced her to retire from the group in 2012.
Pictures adorned her walls as she was an extraordinary artist, working with oil paints, charcoal, and even enjoyed typewriter art.
Her talents did not stop there, mom was also a seamstress, knitter and crocheter.
The children and grandchildren reaped the benefits of her poetry.
On a beautiful day, you could find mom in the garden caring for her creations.
A good song would easily bring her to the dance floor.
She loved to sing (but would be the first to say “listen at your own peril”).
Mom was very sociable and had many friends until 2013.
Chef extraordinaire when it came to Yorkshire pudding, trifle, butter tarts and corn carrot salad.
There was a big place in her heart for all animals. Long time supporter of Toronto Humane Society.
Due to current restrictions, a private family service has been entrusted to Jerrett’s Funeral Home, 660 Kennedy Road, Scarborough on June 19th, 2021.
Mom may you paint the heavens, and dance in the clouds.
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