On Friday, March 29 Ernestine A. Hoban (Simpson), mother of eight and loving wife of Joseph Hoban for 54 years passed away unexpectedly. Since her birthday, on October 26th 1939 in Boston, MA, Ernestine never stopped. As a teenager, she played basketball, painted, earned the title of valedictorian and prettiest girl of Burlington High School, and even helped her father build their house. Smitten by her beauty and brains, Joe Hoban married her in 1958 and moved his new bride first to Jamaica Plain, MA and then to Medway, MA where they lived happily for 44 years. During those years, Ernestine's energy and determination stunned all who knew her. She was the chairman of the town's finance committee and founded The Medway Players theater troupe, even producing and acting in A Feather for Caleb for the town's 375th anniversary celebration. She taught herself whatever she needed to raise her eight children and create a beautiful home. She sewed, cooked, painted, restored and designed furniture, laid tile, dug ditches, repaired appliances, baked the best apple pies, studied astrology, read palms, learned the computer, and practiced feng shui before feng shui existed. When she rested, she read at the same speed as she worked, sometimes reading as much as a book a day. And every Saturday night she and Joe went dancing. Ernestine stopped dancing last Friday, but her vibrant spirit lives on in her eight children: Lisa Fleming of Harvard, MA; Daniel Hoban of Westborough, MA; Kathryn Hoban of North Bergin, New Jersey; Carolyn Pisani of Groton, MA; Stephanie Hoban of Arlington, MA; Jennifer Johnson of Westford, MA; Jeremy Hoban of Worcester, MA and Eric Hoban of Geneva, NY and her first of ten grandchildren, Christopher Hoban of Dedham, MA, who is the father of Ernestine's two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by siblings: Linda Southen, Joe Adamick, Ralph Simpson, and Donald Simpson. Her funeral will be held on Thursday, April 4th from the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 3 Barber Street Medway at 9:15. Her funeral mass will be held at St. Joseph's Church, 151 Village Street, Medway at 10:00. Calling hours will be on Wednesday April 3rd from 5-8 in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Catholic Charities in her name by using this form or by going to the website: http:// www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/how-to-help/donate/
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So sorry for your loss. Ernestine was a wonderful individual who will be missed greatly.Dave Driscoll
April 6, 2013
Jen- My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. Ernie's an amazing woman who touched many souls through the years,including mine. Take comfort that her spirit will live on through all of you. XXOO
Mike Kilelee
April 5, 2013
My condolences & thoughts are with all of Mrs. Hoban's entire family during this difficult time. I'm sorry I only learned of this :'(. She & Jeremy were part of one of my favorite childhood memories growing up in Medway.
Love & Peace to you all <3 oxox
Heather Michelle Tringle
April 4, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Arnold Holtman
April 4, 2013
Dan,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your mother.
Hagop and Eleanor Eknaian
April 4, 2013
Joe, so sorry for your loss. We have so many fond memories.
Jim & Sheila Sugrue
April 3, 2013
Such a tragic loss.She will be so missed Joe and family as well as those who were fortunate enough to have her as a friend.Joe-- We are so glad we got to spend time with you and Ernie just two weeks ago.Stay strong and be there for each other.Time does not heal all wounds but as the weeks and months go by the pain will ease up somewhat. Love to all Don&Judy
Don&Judy Springer
April 3, 2013
So sorry for your loss Ernestine was a lovely lady we so enjoyed he company at the Medway Women's Bowling .Mom would sometimes call he to chat she was so understanding. God bless you all,
Debra & Tetrsa Le Blanv
April 3, 2013
Dan and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom.
Steve Abate
April 3, 2013
Dan & Hoban family.
I'm saddened to hear the passing of your mom. I have the fondest memories as a kid of your mom making crafts and paintings and taking kids of the neighborhood to the country club to go swimming on hot summer days; she was very talented artist and a very kind and spiritual woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family during this difficult time.
Jeff Duhaime
April 2, 2013
Jen & family I'm so sorry for your loss thinking of you during this difficult time.
Betty Hickey Seekins
April 1, 2013
Terrible news! I knew her from several years with the Medway Players. She'll be greatly missed. Condolences to all.
Edward Eck
April 1, 2013
Joe and the Hoban family... We are saddened to hear of Ernestine's passing.. We have many fond memories of a lovely wife, mother and friend..We send our deepest sympathy for your loss, and pray that your faith will be a comfort...
Anne & Joe O'Hara
April 1, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful lady. She always had a smile on her face whenever I saw her. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Marlene Magee Giovanella
Marlene Giovanella
April 1, 2013
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