Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Robert Hobden

Male 1855 - 1928  (72 years)


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  • Name Robert Hobden 
    Born 3 May 1855  , Sussex, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-353281 
    Died 10 Mar 1928  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Cause: Cause: Carcinoma of Face (1 year) - Embolus (3 hours) 
    Buried 13 Mar 1928  Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I353281  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

  • Notes 
    • Robert Hobden

      The death of Robert Hobden, of Preston, which took place at the Galt hospital on Sunday, March 11, has caused sincere regret among his many friends and while not unexpected, his passing has removed one who displayed extraordinary pluck and cheerfulness in the face of an agonising and incurable malady. Deceased was born on the estate of Lord Ashburnham, in the county, of Sussex, England, on May 8, 1855, coming to Canada some 30 years ago, residing in Preston a greater portion of this time. Valuing the best traditions in the art of gardening and trained by clever English teachers, he applied his skill to many of the private properties in Preston. No more lasting tribute to his artistic capabilities can be found than in our beautiful Central park. He found it an unattractive barren field, and by his care and loving work transferred it into a vision of beauty and delight for the people and their children. The deceased was a member of St. John's church and the funeral service will be conducted by Rev. IL Herbert, at A. Grieve's funeral parlor on Tuesday, at 2.30 p.m., from thence to Preston cemetery.

      Kitchener Daily Record 13 Mar 1928 pg 3

  • Sources 
    1. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration.
      Name:Robert Hobden Gender:Male Age:72 Birth Date:abt 1856 Birth Place:England Death Date:10 Mar 1928 Death Place:Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

    2. [S239] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Preston CC#6335 Cemetery Internet Link .
      Robert Hobden Buried Mar. 13, 1928 Sec. 12 Lot 10

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 3 May 1855 - , Sussex, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: Cause: Carcinoma of Face (1 year) - Embolus (3 hours) - 10 Mar 1928 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 13 Mar 1928 - Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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