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Christine Hobbs Obituary
Sarasota, FL - Christine Frances (Ladroga) Hobbs, 59, of Sarasota, FL, died on January 1, 2020, after her fifth brave battle with cancer. She was born in Fitchburg, MA, and also lived in Leominster, Holden, and Barre, MA.
She was a bookkeeper for the law firm of Gould and Ettenberg, P.C., of Worcester, MA, and later for the Sarasota law firms of Lancaster and Eure, P.A., and Dickinson and Gibbons, P.A., after she moved to Sarasota, FL, in 2013.
She is survived by her parents, Rev. Deacon William Ladroga of St. Martha's church, Sarasota, FL, and Lucille (Goudreau) Ladroga; her sister, Michelle (Ladroga) Solomon of Sarasota; brothers Michael W. Ladroga of Hollis, NH, John W. Ladroga of Holden, MA, and Thomas W. Ladroga of Bradenton, FL.
Christine's three children, Charles A. Hobbs, Katherine H. Hobbs and William W. Hobbs, are all residents of Barre, MA, where the family lived for many years.
A funeral service will be held at St. Martha's Catholic Church, Sarasota, FL, on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. A reception will follow in the church hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Anne-Marie Cancer Fund, Inc., P.O. Box 56, Barre, MA 01005, where Christine volunteered for many years.
Funeral Arrangements by: Robert Toale & Sons Funeral Home at the Palms Memorial Park, Sarasota, FL.
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Her last words to me "At least we had our Mexico trip!"
Jayne Beland
January 19, 2020
Chris had the most positive outlook on life. She never had a "pity party" about all the challenges life sent her way. Her brave battles set an example for so many friends and family. She knew how to laugh and have fun, even when most people would have been crying. I was so blessed to have her as a friend. We had so many fun adventures together. She will be missed deeply. Sending my love to Charlie, Katie, Billy, Bill & Lu and her brothers and sister. You all know how much you meant to her. Jayne
Yvonne Baker
January 6, 2020
My deepest condolences. I worked with Christine many years ago. Have fond memories of our work time together. Always had smile on her face.
Karen Remian
January 4, 2020
She will be remembered by me as one of the bravest woman I will ever know. She never complained about each fight she had with cancer. She had the most beautiful smile and loved to live life and laugh. Thanks to her, I was able to get through my two fights. I will miss her.
January 4, 2020
Chris and I worked together at The Fair department store when we were young. We then reconnected in Barre when our children were the same age, then again when we both were going through life changes in our adulthood. She was always a kind soul and our times together celebrated her courage and love for her family. May Chris's family find solace and peace in the memories they share of Chris and her many actions of kindness and generosity. Gaylene
Terri Johnson
January 4, 2020
I remember Christine's upbeat and positive outlook on life. She was encouraging and helpful to so many others even as she was fighting her own fight. Treasure to memories, love, and laughter.
Nancy Mitchell
January 3, 2020
I am shocked and saddened to hear the news about Chris. We met at karaoke and we became friends while she lived in Barre. My sincere condolences to her kids and the rest of her family.
Sam Pizzi
January 3, 2020
The warmth of your light will never be extinguished.
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