Robert Hobden

1855 - 1928  (72 years)

• Name	Robert Hobden
  Born	3 May 1855	, Sussex, England
  Gender	Male
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-353281
  Died	10 Mar 1928	Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  	Cause: Cause: Carcinoma of Face (1 year) - Embolus (3 hours)
  Buried	13 Mar 1928	Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  Person ID	I353281	Generations
  Last Modified	3 Mar 2025

  
  

• 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

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

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 3 May 1855 - , Sussex, England Died - Cause: Cause: Carcinoma of Face (1 year) - Embolus (3 hours) - 10 Mar 1928 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - 13 Mar 1928 - Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth