HOBSON, Reginald ^{2 3 4}

  Facts and details for Reginald Hobson:

• He worked as an advertizing salesman from 1949 to 1965 in Ottawa, Carleton, Ontario, Canada. ^{8 9 10}

• He lived at 36 Geneva Street in Ottawa, Carleton, Ontario, Canada in 1949. ⁸

• He lived at 422 Island Park Drive in Ottawa, Carleton, Ontario, Canada from 1957 to 1965. ^{9 10}

• He lived in Ottawa, Carleton, Ontario, Canada in 1973. ¹¹

• He was buried at the Rideauvale cemetery in Kars (now Ottawa), Carleton, Ontario, Canada in 2000. ³

• His obituary was published in the Ottawa Citizen on 4 May 2000. It read as follows:

HOBSON, Reginald Suddenly and peacefully into the presence of his Lord, Reg Hobson, on May 2, 2000 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Win Bower for 61 years. Loving father of Bonnie Krushel and Sandra (Rev. David Heath). Special grandfather of Lori (Dallas Barlow), Lynda Krushel, Andrew Heath and Robyn (Rick Payne). Great grandfather ot Adam Barlow, Survived by his brother Rev. Dr. Ralph Hobson (Mae). Predeceased by his brothers George and Bruce. Reg retired from the Ottawa Citizen after 49 years of dedicated service. Currently is the Chair man of the Salvation Army Advisory Board and received the 1999 Distinguished Auxiliary Service Medal for 57 years continual service with the Salvation Army. Reg served with the RCAF in Canada and overseas during WW II. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa, on Thursday, May 4, 2000 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service in Celebration of Reg s Life will be held on Friday, May 5, 2000 at Kanata Baptist Church, 465 Hazeldean Road, Kanata at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Gideons or Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family. Hulse, Playfair and McGarry 233-1143. ⁷

Reginald married Winnifred Flora BOWER, daughter of Wilbert Leslie BOWER and Flora Damaris OTTO, on 17 Sep 1938 in Ottawa, Carleton, Ontario, Canada.¹ (Winnifred Flora BOWER was born on 3 Aug 1917 in Trenton, Hastings, Ontario, Canada,^{2 12 13 14} died on 29 Sep 2010 in Ottawa, Carleton, Ontario, Canada ¹⁵ and was buried in 2010 in Kars (now Ottawa), Carleton, Ontario, Canada ¹².)

  Facts and details related to their marriage were:

• A wedding announcement was published in the Ottawa Journal on 19 Sep 1938. ¹ It read as follows:

Hobson-Bower

Bethel Tabernacle was the scene of a charming wedding ceremony at six o'clock on Saturday evening, when Miss Winnifred Flora Bower, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Bower, of Woodroffe, became the bride of Mr. Reginald Hobson, of Ottawa, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hobson, of Kingston, formerly of Ottawa, who were unable to attend the wedding because of illness.

Asters and gladioli, with an effective banking of ferns, were used, and the ceremony was performed by Rev. Earl Williams, of Arnprior. Mrs. Ralph Hobson was the pianist, and Mr. Bruce Hobson, of Kingston, sang "Because" very effectively.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by her sister, Miss Eunice Bower. Mr. Ralph Hobson, brother of the bridegroom, wast best man, and the ushers wre Mr. George Hobson, brother of the bridegroom, and Mr. Donald McKechnie.

The bride wore a lovely dress of white pointe d'esprit, designed in redingote style, over taffeta. She wore a waist length veil, with a cluster of roses in her hair. Her shower bouquet was of Briarcliffe roses.

The bridesmaid was gowned in becoming yellow taffeta with an orchid hat, and a bouquet of yellow Pernet roses and orchid gladioli.

Mrs. Bower, mother of the bride, chose a dress of rust triple sheer, with brown accessories, and a shoulder knot of Talisman roses.

Following a reception, Mr. and Mrs. Hobson left on a motor trip to Kingston, Hamilton and points in the United States. The bride travelled in a navy blue suit of imported English botany, made in Russian style, with matching accessories.

Out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hobson, Kingston; Mr. and Mrs. Willis Van Allen, Mountain, Ont.; Mrs. Howard Bower, Cut Knofe, Sask., and Rev Earl Williams, of Arnprior.

  Marriage Notes:

They were married at Bethel Tabernacle by Rev. Earl Williams, of Arnprior. The bridesmaid was Eunice Bower and the best man was Ralph Hobson. ¹