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Norma S. Hobson

1928 - 2015

BORN

1928

DIED

2015

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Jellison Funeral Home and Cremation Services

25 Concord Street

Peterborough, New Hampshire

Norma Hobson Obituary

PETERBOROUGH - Norma S. Hobson, 86, of Peterborough, died at Monadnock Community Hospital on Aug. 26, 2015 in the presence of her loving daughter. Norma was born in Center Sandwich, N.H. on Sept. 17, 1928 the daughter of Nellie (Craig) and William Russell.

Norma grew up in Winchester, N.H. and graduated from Thayer High School in 1947. She lived in Keene for a time before moving to Peterborough 48 years ago. While in Peterborough, she worked as a typesetter for Peterborough Transcript for over 30 years. Norma loved going out to eat, visiting the beach, The Statler Brothers, Lawrence Welk and adored her dog "Cheety" who was a gift from her son.

Norma is survived by her daughter, Michele Hobson of Peterborough and her son, Jeff Hobson of Stonington, Maine; her siblings, William Russell of Winchester; Audrey Herman of Ashuelot; Nancy Paquette of Ocala, Fla. She will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

She is predeceased by the love of her life, her husband, Stuart "Frank" Hobson who died 1993.

Services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made in Norma's name to Guiding Eyes for the Blind, 611 Granite Springs Road, Yorktown Heights, N.Y. 10598.

Jellison Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements. To view an online obituary or to leave the family a condolence, please visit www.jellisonfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Monadnock Ledger-Transcript from Sep. 8 to Sep. 10, 2015.

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Irene Russell

September 13, 2015

My deepest condolences for the loss of your mother. Norma was a good friend, co-worker and will be missed. R.I.P.

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September 8, 2015

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