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Clarice Hobbs Obituary

Hobbs, Clarice ALBANY Clarice Hobbs, 91, died peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2008 at Julie Blair Nursing Home. She was born April 29, 1917 in Georgetown, Guyana, South America and migrated to New York City in 1955. She resided and worked in NYC until she retired and joined her family in Albany, N.Y. Clarice is survived by two nephews and four nieces, Joan Henery (Louis), Maureen Hewitt (Lloyd), John Hewitt (Dawn), Clarence Hewitt (Lydia), Margaret Bernard (Ansel) of Trinidad, and Andrea Tillman (Compton) of England; four great-nieces and two great-nephews, Roger, Lavern, Michelle, Sarah, Akini, Candace; and special friend, Patricia Alleyne. The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff at Julie Blair Nursing Home for their devoted care. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Friday, August 22 at 6:00 p.m. in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 400 Albany-Shaker Road, Loudonville, N.Y. In keeping with Clarice's wish, she will be cremated.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Aug. 20 to Aug. 21, 2008.

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BARBARA SMOAKS

January 2, 2009

Clarice's name was given to my Pator J. Davis's wife Sis L. Davis of Christian Memorial Church of God In Christ. Clarice needed some to assistance at home. It was a blessing,to be around her. She was about 85 years old.Very sweet and quiet,well loved,loved to eat,and loved her family. Loved to listen to bible scriptures. she will be missed.

Michelle Hewitt

August 26, 2008

Auntie,

You are loved and will be missed. You were so kind and loving, always had a sweet treat for me. I am glad that I had the opportunity to have you in my life. I am proud to be a member of the Hewitt-Hobbs family.

Elizabeth Claudio

August 25, 2008

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy at this time to the family. I will remember Mrs Hobbs pleasant smile, and politeness from our conversation. She will always be in my heart with wonderful memories.

Ron Scott

August 20, 2008

I was privileged to know Ms Hobbs as a resident and a friend. As President of Townsend Park Tenant Association, on behalf of her neighbors I say she will be missed.

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