June 2, 1928 – Aug 31, 2014
Marg passed away peacefully at home with family after a long and difficult illness. A prairie girl from Meyronne, Sask., graduate RN from Regina General Hospital, post grad Margaret Haig Hospital, New Jersey, and head nurse of obstetrics at Regina General, Marg met a bright young physician, Dr. R.T. Hosie. They were married in 1952 and within 4 months moved to Iowa City where Marg worked to put Bob through a 4 year surgical fellowship. Marg and Bob returned to Regina with 2 young girls in tow to a practise for 6 years before making their home in Victoria. Married 62 years, she leaves to treasure a lifetime of memories her husband, Bob, children; Jill Ross (Bill), Judie (Jim Stone), Tom, Jane Papp (Jamie), and Rob (Brenda); 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She is predeceased by grandson, Robert Scott Stone, May 1, 2013 and her brother, Lloyd Thomas.
The family would like to thank the Palliative Care Team, Dr. Susie Leggatt and Stephanie Steele.
A Celebration of Marg’s life will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 2964 Richmond Road, Victoria, BC on Monday, September 8, 2014 at 2:00pm with a light tea to follow.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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To all the Hosie Family,
Our heartfelt condolences to all of you from all of us. Our parents, Bill and Joan shared many wonderful times with your parents having a friendship that lasted more than 60 years. May we all be so lucky!
Vicki