Condolences

My deepest condolences to the Hobson family. He will be remembered and missed by so many people. I enjoyed my chats with him when he serviced my locks. He left too soon. Xxx

-Brenda Kirkpatrick

Karen, I’m so sorry to hear of Greg’s passing. He was a bright light that would shine on whomever was around and lucky enough to meet him. Please accept my deepest condolences💔

-Joan Hunt

Karen, Shelby, Matthew and Alyssa and Family: Our Deepest Condolences to you all at this most difficult time. Greg was such a Kind man with a Big Heart and warm smile and will be Truly missed!! Jim, Christina and myself are keeping you all in our Thoughts and Prayers. Sincerely, Julie Thorogood, Jim & Christina Thorogood

-Julie Thorogood

Paul and I send our condolences to you and your family at this time.

-Ina Scholfield

So sorry to hear about Greg’s passing. We loved seeing him at the Strand Theatre!

-Natalie & Chris Young

I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you Karen and your family…. Gurneth

-Gurneth Hoddy

We wish to pass along our most sincere sympathies on Greg’s passing. While he was seriously ill, this came along very suddenly as a huge shock and we are deeply saddened. To our friend Karen, her children and to the extended McKowen and Hobson families, please know that you are in our thoughts and our prayers. You have our most sincere, deepest condolences. Doug & Josey

-Doug & Josey McCann

My condolences to Shelby, Matthew and Alyssa. So sorry for your loss. I am thinking of your family at this time.

-Sue Osborne

Karen and family, So sorry to hear of Greg’s passing. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Kim Orr (Jean’s Unlimited)

-Kim Orr

We are so very sorry to hear about Greg . Some of our fondest memories are of going to see movies at The Strand and being greeted with a smile by Greg, followed by a “That’ll be twenty thousand dollars!” I think part of the reason we enjoyed our small town cinema so much was because of his friendly and outgoing demeanor. The passing of Greg is without a doubt one that many in Parry Sound will feel. Our hearts go out to his family and friends. May Greg rest in peace.

-Chris and Natalie Young

Karen, my condolence’s to you and the family. Greg always had time to stop and chat. He will be missed.

-Sandra Cameron

Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. Greg was a great guy and I will miss our chats. My deepest sympathy to you and your children.

-Joy Kerr

Karen and family. I have fond memories of Greg when he ran the theatre. We had great conversations. So sorry for your loss. Jacqui

-Jacqui Morrison

Dear Karen and family I was saddened to hear of Greg’s passing. We often had a chat when we met on the street. My condolences to all. Elsie

-Elsie Gardner

My deepest condolences Shelby to you and your family…

-Jamie Clare

My sincere condolences to Greg’s family. Rolly Cascanette

-Rolly Cascanette

My thoughts and hugs are with you Karen and family during this time of great sadness. Going to the movies was always made special by Greg’s huge smile and twinkle in his eyes. The tremendous ones can never be replaced, he will be missed.

-Barb (Perry) Lawlor

Karen, Shelby, Matthew and Alyssa, I’m so sorry for your loss, sending condolences.

-Katrina Wellington

Karen and family, please except our sincerest condolences. Such a great loss to the community 😢 You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers 🙏 ❤️

-Linda & Denis Filion

Karen, I was saddened to hear of Greg’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Hugs!

-Karen Grant

Oh My Gosh!! I am so incredibly sorry to hear of Greg’s passing. He was such a great guy. Condolences to you Karen, Shelby, Matthew and Alyssa. He will be missed! Toni

-Toni Walker

Very sad to hear. My condolence’s🤍 great summer cottage memories watching movies here! He served the best popcorn!

-Wendy

I am so sorry to learn of Greg’s passing. I have not seen much of him in recent years, but when I was at Beatty he was so very helpful… Popcorn machine, cotton candy machine, opening the theatre to students at a reduce rate, etc., etc. etc. Rest in peace Greg and my sincerest condolences to the family

-Susan Adamson

We will surely miss Greg, as when we went to the movies, we would have long chats, with Greg. Was sad, that the theatre closed, but when we saw Greg, uptown still loved chatting with him. Our deepest sympathy, to his dear family-gone too soon

-BERNIE AND SANDI LEPAGE

Our hearts are with you at this very sad time. Sending big hugs xo

-Michele S McCombe

So sorry to hear Karen. Sending big hugs to you, Shelby, Matthew and Alyssa.

-Laura McKowen

To all the Hobson family: Town will not be the same without Greg’s happy smile and kind words every time we met. He was definitely a light in the world. Know that I am thinking of you all at this sad time.

-ROXY ARMSTRONG

Our deepest condolences upon the passing of dear Greg. His generous smile and heart will be sorely missed. Love Marilyn and family

-Marilyn Plater-McNabb

I am so sorry for your loss Karen. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

-Wendy Phillips

My deepest and most sincere condolences –friendship goes back many many years with Greg’s parents which I will never forget — PEACE

-John Layzell

Karen, Shelby, Matthew, Alyssa and family. Please accept my sincere condolences at this difficult time. He is not gone, his love for you lives on; he is just out of sight.

-Joanne Hufnagel

My deepest condolences, many memories of when our families got together in younger years.
Gale Duster

-Gale Duster

Shelby, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Rest in piece Greg.
Kaarina Malmstrom

-KAARINA MALMSTROM

I’m so deeply sorry for your families loss Shelby. I did not know your dad well but will forever remember his smiling face at the theatre. Sending prayers during the time for you and family. 🪽🩵

-Ashley Lashbrook

Memories Fill Our Hearts.
When we think of Greg our first thoughts go to seeing him at the Strand Theatre in the ticket booth greeting all the Movie Going Crowd. He would always greet us with ” 2 seniors?” and we would laugh each summer and fall as it was a great joke at the time. Until it wasn’t and we were actually Seniors!!!
He would be waiting at the end of each show to ask us what we thought of the movie. He would especially be “grinning” if it happened to be a scary movie because he knew I hated them. He was so very proud of his Theatre and more than happy to talk movies. Past and what was coming next.
Our next strongest memory that will keep us going are of the dozens of Sunday Suppers we shared at Summers Pointe with Greg, Karen, the kids and Bob and Gail McKowen.
We would sit on the dock sharing a wine or beer or two and just enjoy each others company.
Greg and Karen opened their home to us for many suppers. Greg was always beside me at the table. We all enjoyed his company, smiles, humour and laughter.
We miss you already. You are a kind sole.
I know you are sitting in the “Big Cinema” in the sky looking down on your Family. Who’s hearts break for you’
Don’t worry Greg; rest in peace. We will take care of them for you.
All our love: Jeanette and Trevor Weber

-Jeanette and Trevor Weber

Karen and Family, I’m so sorry to hear of Greg’s passing. I never walk past the Strand Theatre without thinking of him. He’ll always be remembered for his big smile and friendly chats.

-Sherry Keown

Karen, and family. My condolences on the passing of Greg. He will be forever remembered with genuine care and fondness. Greg was always a friendly and familiar face when I worked at the bank and I always enjoyed serving him and chatting. May he rest well now and watch over you’s as you navigate a new life with his memory in the forefront.

-Debbie C.

Greg Hobson was one of the kindest human beings I had the pleasure of having in my life. I was one of a pack of teenagers that Greg employed from 1984-1987. He was an excellent employer, teaching social skills & good values. He was also a friend, protector, mentor & guide to many of us. I can’t imagine the shock to his family & though your hearts are heavy today, time will lighten the weight with the happy memories of all the yesterdays. Rest in peace old friend, until we meet again, Christine Barager.

-Christine Barager

Karen, we are so very sorry for your loss. Both you and Greg are and have been anchors keeping the town rooted. Sending you strength. Sue and Kent

-Kent Todd and Sue Todd

I’m saddened by Greg’s passing, my thoughts are with your family in this sad time. Condolences to you Karen , and your family
Mike Parton

-Mike Parton

To the Hobson family. Please accept my deepest condolences he was such a kind man always so happy and helpful. He will be missed.

-Jutta Pirie

Very sorry for your loss and will always remember great chats with Greg in the store or meeting on the street, and of course at the movie theatre. It’s heartwarming to see how well he was thought of here.
Barry and Cathie Van Nest

-Barry Van Nest

My condolences to Karen and her family for your loss. Always enjoyed chatting with Greg about various topics. Hugs to you.

-Tina M Read

I was so very sorry to hear of Greg’s passing. My deepest condolences to his family. I was a regular at the Strand for years, watching it change from a single large theatre into two smaller ones. Going to the movies was my night out, as I was a stay-at-home Mom, I’d watch both the 7 and 9 o’clock shows. Greg even allowed me to stay a few times when no one else had shown up (if there was a snow storm etc ). He could have closed up and gone home, but he was kind enough to let me stay and watch the show. Where else, but in a small town could you get a private showing. I miss those days.

-Kassandra Baker

Very sorry for your loss. I was surprised to hear of Greg’s passing. I didn’t know him well. I knew him through the Strand and his lock smithing ability.
Too young!

-Clayton Harris