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Isabelle Hobbs Obituary
NORTH HAMPTON -- Isabelle M. Hobbs, 84, died July 14, 2009, at Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born March 31, 1925, in North Hampton, to George and Esther (Gerry) Whenal. She lived in North Hampton all of her life in the house her husband built. She graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1943.
During World War II, she worked at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard as a timekeeper. She married John O. Hobbs of North Hampton on November 25, 1945. Her husband died on April 23, 1975.
After raising her family, she worked at Artisan Shoes and Diaphragm Industries in Portsmouth.
She enjoyed traveling to Alaska and Florida with her friends and family. Lunching with her sisters, following current events, reading biographies, writing to her many pen pals around the world, and spending time with her family were her favorite pastimes.
Family members include include her daughter, Linda O'Connor of Keene; three grandchildren; two sisters, Gloria Ajemian of North Hampton, and Marilyn Grant of Hampton; one brother, Adelbert Blaney of North Hampton; and nieces and nephews.
SERVICES: There are no visiting hours. Services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. Burial will follow in the Center Cemetery, North Hampton.
Memorial donations may be made to Centennial Hall, 105 Post Road, PO Box 200, North Hampton, 03862.
For more information, go to www.RemickGendron.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Isabelle Hobbs
August 3, 2009
Dear Linda,
Im really sorry to hear about your mum.
I had some lovely times when you brought me to her home.You are all in my thoughts and prayers. take care
josephine devine x
July 18, 2009
Dear Linda,
I was sorry to read of your mom's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers. My heart goes out to you.
Robin Henderson Seabury
Goose Creek, SC
Sandy McCarthy
July 17, 2009
Linda and family,
It was such a shock to see the notice online. She was such a wonderful person, a dear friend since our days at Artisan. After my marriage, we maintained our friendship via the mail, 30 years now, and I will miss her greatly. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
July 17, 2009
Sharon, Darla, Cindy, Thanks for the kind comments. She was the best mom and friend a daugher could have, and the best Gigi to my kids. I wlll miss her terribly. Love, Linda
July 17, 2009
Hi Linda,
What a kind and gentle woman your mother was. I am so sorry to read this. I will see you tomorrow. Love,
Sharon O'Connor
July 16, 2009
Your mom was so special, Linda. I will be thinking of you and the children, prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Darla Wright Rivera
Cindy
July 16, 2009
Sweet Linda,Terry, Ryan,Kathleen,Jessica,Shaun and Tammi,
Keeping you close in thought during this sad time and wishing you moments of peace.
With love for you all,
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