Donald Hobbs
– April 1, 2020
Donald Clifford Hobbs, 89, of Randolph Center, Vermont, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2020, in the presence of his loving family. He is survived by his son, Dale, and wife Bonnie Hobbs of Maple Valley, WA; his son, David, and wife Anne-Marie Hobbs of Oakton, VA;his daughter, Diane Mellinger, and husband Jim Swift of Barnard, VT; and six grandchildren: Gemma, Kendra, Seth, Ryan, Tessa and Jordan.
Donald was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the son of Baden and Clara Hobbs. He received his BS and MS degrees in Pharmacy at the University of Alberta and completed his PhD in Biochemistry at the University of Tennessee. In 1951 he met the love of his life, Donna Thompson, and they were married in 1952. Together they enjoyed over 67 years of marriage. They had residences in East Lyme, CT, and Sun City Center, FL, prior to moving to Randolph Center.
Donald had an accomplished career at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, eventually rising to the role of Director of the Drug Metabolism Department in Groton, CT. He held numerous patents, including for a drug that helped patients recover from severe burns.
Donald was predeceased by Donna Hobbs on January 1, 2020.
An interment service will be held in Flanders, CT, at a later date.
Donald was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the son of Baden and Clara Hobbs. He received his BS and MS degrees in Pharmacy at the University of Alberta and completed his PhD in Biochemistry at the University of Tennessee. In 1951 he met the love of his life, Donna Thompson, and they were married in 1952. Together they enjoyed over 67 years of marriage. They had residences in East Lyme, CT, and Sun City Center, FL, prior to moving to Randolph Center.
Donald had an accomplished career at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, eventually rising to the role of Director of the Drug Metabolism Department in Groton, CT. He held numerous patents, including for a drug that helped patients recover from severe burns.
Donald was predeceased by Donna Hobbs on January 1, 2020.
An interment service will be held in Flanders, CT, at a later date.