Catherine Norma Hobson

Rochester-Catherine Norma Hobson of 16 Crockett St., passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Gafney Home, enjoying the friendship of fellow residents and welcoming the care of staff members in her newest home. Born March 19, 1920 in Rabbit Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada, the daughter of the late Norman and Wilamina (Thomson) Parkhouse, Norma always cherished her Canadian upbringing and heritage. She lived in Rochester for more than 55 years raising and nurturing her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur, in 1992, after 52 years of marriage. Surviving family members include her four children: Janet (William) Keefe, Jack (Carol) Hobson, Catherine Hamel and Leah Hobson; six grandchildren, Kimberly (William) Swasey, James Keefe, Veronica Hobson (Brian Stephens), Jason Hobson, Laura (Christopher) Altura and Carol Hamel; seven great grandchildren, Brigham, Brooks, Kathryn, Morgan, Lauryn, Ian and Maxwell. From the oldest to the youngest, each family member possessed a special place in "Gram's" heart....