Sydney
June 2, 1941 – November 23, 2021
It is with deep sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Betty Hoban, age 80, with her loving family at her side at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Sydney, Betty was the daughter of the late Patrick and Mary Alice (Sullivan) Snow.
Betty was a member of St. Theresa’s Parish and was a devout Catholic. She worked at the Royal Bank for 38 years until her retirement in 1998. She also worked at New Dawn for many years after her retirement where she absolutely loved being a caregiver. She was a member of Sydney Pensioners Club for many years.
Betty was best known by her family and friends for her love of children, music, dance and of course, figure skating. She loved a party and enjoyed summers at the bungalow in Mira.
Betty is survived by her husband of 57 years, Clyde; son, Paul (Stephanie), Owen Sound, ON; daughter, Michelle, Philadelphia, PA; sister, Ann Marie (Bud) MacQueen; special nieces, Elaine (Ted) McKinnon and Heather (Donald) MacVicar; special nephew, David MacQueen; extra special grandnephew, Patrick McKinnon who all provided so much support to our mom over the years; sister-in-law, Shirley Snow and many nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents Betty was predeceased by her sister, Veronica (John) MacEachern and brothers, Melvin (Jessie), Don (Vera), Bill (Carol), Greg (Kay), Doug (Shirley) and Jack (Jane) Snow.
Memorial service to celebrate the life of Betty Hoban will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Friday, December 3, 2021, at 11 a.m. with Fr. Dennis Lamey officiating. Interment will take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Covid protocols will be practiced at the service.
Donations in memory of Betty may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Children’s Make a Wish Foundation.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
“You are sadly missed and forever loved.”
Online Condolences
Please accept my sincerest condolences on Bettys passing,
She was a beautiful person, May she RIP.. From: Mary McInnis and Ed Kane
My deepest sympathy to Clyde and family she was a great lady. From: Dave Butler
Clyde & Family
So sorry to hear of Betty passing She was a Lovely Lady My thoughts & prayers are with you May God Bless you all From: Ada Hagen
To Betty’s Family and Friends
Sincere condolences in your loss. I worked with Betty at the Royal Bank for years and always loved and appreciated her humour and upbeat attitude. She was a breath of fresh air with her ability to ‘tell it like it was”! A really lovely person. I know she’ll be sadly missed.
From: Brenda McMullen
My condolences to Aunt Betty’s family. Her kindness will never be forgotten. Rest easy 💜
So sorry for your loss, I have many fond memmories of betty out the Mira, she was a great lady, an will be missed. I am sure mom is waiting at the gates for her to play some bingo an puff some cigs. Rest in peace.
My deepest condolences to the Hoban/Snow family . Aunt Betty rest in peace and fly high with the angels .
Cara-Leah and Emad Hmidan
My deepest condolences to the Hoban/Snow family . Aunt Betty rest in peace and fly high with the angels .
Cara-Leah & Emad
My deepest condolences. May Mrs. Hoban forever RIP
Beth was such a special part of my life and our family. So many special memories from all our years on the Mira. She will be dearly missed.
So sorry for your loss Michelle and Clyde. I have so many lovely memories of summers at your bungalow. Betty was a saint to put up with our shenanigans ….thinking of you all….xox
So for your loss Michelle, may Mrs Hoban rest in peace 🙏, my heart goes out to you and your family.
My deepest sympathy to Michelle and her family. May Mrs Hoban Rest In Peace.
Sorry for your loss as Beth was such a caring person whom my sister Mary spoke so highly of her , they both had many fond memories on the Mira ..
Clyde,
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
So many good memories that go back a long way.
Betty always had a smile on her face and ready for a good laugh.
She will be missed by all who new her. RIP Betty.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Betty and I were friends from our school days and always had time to stop and talk. Great lady!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.. We had such a nice visit when Roy and I visited a few years ago. Take care .
My deepest condolences to Betty’s family May she rest in peace
Clyde. We were saddened to read about Betty’s passing . She was a very special lady. We have fond memories of you both at the Pensioner’s club.
Please accept our sincere sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you deal with your loss…God Bless. May she Rest In Peace. Roddie and Judy
Clyde and family ….so very sorry for your loss. We have many fond memories of our times at the Pensioners Club. May all your happy memories help you through this difficult time .
Sincere Condolences ,
Anne Marie & Donnie MacAskill
Clyde and Family
So Sorry to read of Betty’s passing’s she was a great lady, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Stanley and Estelle Reppa
My sincere condolences to Clyde and all of Betty’s family. I had some fun times working with Betty at RBC. She was always lively and full of fun! I also ran into her a number of times when we both volunteered at the hospital. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. May Betty Rest In Peace.
Clyde, Paul, Michelle and family, my sincere condolences to all of you. I worked with Betty for many years at RBC. Her humour and cheer would always brighten your day. She was a great co-worker and friend.
Margie Dickson
I have so many awesome memories of Beth from my kids being small to her singing happy Birthday to my dad,this world will be a lonely place without her smile,laughter and love that she shared with all of us,hope you and mom are up there playing tarbish & bingo.you will be sadly missed my friend.
LoveJacqueline
Please accept our most sincere sympathy at this time. We enjoyed her spirit and the time we spent with you both at the Pensioners Club. She was a great lady.
I would like to convey our deepest sympathies to your family. I know she was loved and is going to missed by many.