Lea Gobbi

1928 - 2021

Lea Mari Gobbi April 12, 1928 - May 13, 2021 It is with deep sadness we said our last goodbyes to our Mom. Lea Gobbi passed away May 13, 2021 with her family by her side as she made her final journey. Lea was born April 12, 1928 in San Quirino, Italy. She met Leo in Milan in 1947. They married June 19, 1948 and shortly thereafter she bravely left her family and hometown to join Leo to make a new life in Canada. Giscome became her new home where they settled and had five children. She loved this community and worked hard to lovingly raise her family on their small farm. It was here where she made many lifelong friends. In 1968 they moved their family to Prince George. When her children were mostly grown she became an employee of the Prince George Citizen where, as a dedicated worker she remained for 20 years. Her favorite hobbies and past times were to knit, crochet, watch WWF Wrestling, Sunday drives to the country and to garden. Her gardens produced an abundance of vegetables and beautiful flowers including her prized Dahlias. Above all else her passion and greatest love was family. She was happily married to Leo for over 50 years. They shared a love of exploring back roads, watching for wildlife as well as time spent in the peace and solitude of their own backyard. They proudly watched their children become hard working adults raising families of their own. She is predeceased by her husband Leo, two sisters and one brother. Survived by her loving and devoted family, five children; Louis (Manon), George (Bev), Bob (Rhoda), Jack (Wendy), Pat (Greg); 10 grandchildren (their spouses) and 16 great grandchildren. Also remembered by extended family and many good friends. Our heartfelt thanks goes to the staff of Parkside for their incredible care and treatment provided to our Mom during the past 7 years. A special appreciation to Kim, Jane, Crystal, Candy, Raman and the many others who dearly cared for our Mom. Due to the Covid pandemic there will be no public service.