Robert Thomas Hobbs, 87, of Chadds Ford, Pa. and Naples, Fla. passed away peacefully at his home in Naples surrounded by his wife, Jan, his three daughters and Sam I Am, his beloved cat.
Born Sept. 1, 1937, in Scranton, to Althea and Thomas Hobbs, Bob grew up in Boothwyn and attended Chichester High School and Drexel University. Bob was the owner of Hobbs and Company, Inc., a business started as a small maintenance company by his father, now celebrating 85 years in the electrical contracting industry.
As an active Chadds Ford resident, Bob worked on several projects for Chadds Ford Township. He was a longtime member of the Brandywine Lions Club and an active member of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). He also held years-long memberships at Radley Run Country Club, in West Chester, The Port Royal Club, Kensington Golf and Country Club, and Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club, all located in Naples, Fla.
In addition to his wife, Jan, he is survived by three daughters, Bethann Canada (Edward), Sharon Lang (Edward), Marsha Welsh (Jonathan), and their mother Doris Hobbs (Kenneth Cibula), and seven grandchildren, Edward “Graham” Canada (Julie), Meryl Canada, Andrew Lang (Evely Ortiz), Sarah Lang, Morgan Middleton (Michael), Benjamin Welsh, Evan Welsh and one great-grandson, Edward Canada.
A celebration of Bob’s life is planned for Sunday, May 4 at The Gables at Chadds Ford, 423 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, Pa.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthew’s House, 2601 Airport-Pulling Rd, Naples, Fl 34112, Brandywine Valley SPCA, 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, Pa 19380.
