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Ian Sturtevant Hobbs

Ian Hobbs Obituary

Died in Newton on October 4, 2007. Ian was born in New York City, but grew up in Dedham MA. He is survived by his 3 children, Tessera Hobbs and Jackson Hobbs of Cambridge, and Forester Hobbs of Barrington RI, his parents Christine (Thom) and Sturtevant Hobbs of Westwood and his brother Geoffrey Hobbs of Marietta GA. He was the former husband of Sarah DeBlois Sills of Cambridge and Spence Waugh Hobbs of Barrington, RI. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 20 at 11:00 AM at the Wellesley Congregational Church (The Village Church), 2 Central St., Wellesley MA. Donations in Ian's name may be made to Bard College, PO Box 5000, Annandale on Hudson, New York 12504 or to the American Cancer Society, 9 Riverside Rd., Weston MA 02493. EATON FUNERAL HOME 781-444-0201

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 14 to Oct. 17, 2007.

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Karen DiNallo

October 18, 2007

First I want to tell you it was a great pleasure taking care of Ian at Newton Health Care in the last months of his life. Ian was a special and brave person. He voiced a lot of regrets for things he did in his life but he also spoke of happiness. I am honored to say that he shared things with me and I enjoyed spending time with him. My sincere condolences to all his family and friends and may Ian finally find peace.

Jillian Beverstock (Bottomley)

October 18, 2007

I knew Ian a long time ago and was very fond of him. Ian was a special person who made an impact on your life forever. He has never left my memory. My condolences to all of you and I will hold him in a special place in my heart forever

Patsy Rabstejnek

October 16, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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