Marion “Pudgie” (Cole) Hobby – 85, of North Reading passed away peacefully on October 29, 2023 with her loving family by her side. Pudgie, as she was affectionately known since childhood, was the loving wife of Harrie R. “Bobby” Hobby for 67 years.

A lifelong resident of North Reading, she could always be found in the company of her high school sweetheart, Bobby. In younger years she cheered on his softball team or could be found helping out at a Knights of Columbus function. Always together, If you saw one, you knew the other was not far off.

Pudgie loved the outdoors and was often seen on her daily walks around her home on Martin’s Pond. She loved working in her garden and taking care of any stray animal that might cross her path. She was the neighborhood mom who took all the kids on adventure walks in the woods when her children were growing up.

In recent years, Bobby and Pudgie spent winters in Bradenton, Florida. They enjoyed the warm Florida weather with friends and family visits. Pudgie loved swimming in the ocean and strolling on the beach searching for shells to add to her collection.

Pudgie was a devoted grandmother to her four grandchildren. She loved attending all of their activities and was a constant presence in their lives. Always fun, energetic and full of life, there was nothing like a sleepover at Nanny’s. She was so loved. Sadly, she never had the opportunity to know her great grandchildren, but the love that she had for her family will be passed down to them through stories and happy memories of her life.

She is survived by her daughter Debra Skerry and her husband Daniel, her sons Richard Hobby and his partner Laurie Phinney, and Andrew Hobby. She is predeceased by her daughter Linda Hobby. Loving Nanny to Alexandra Apito and her husband Bryan, Megan Skerry and her husband Vinny Valant, Ellis Hobby and Kyle Hobby. She was also the great grandmother to Elliott, Nico, Martin and Quinn.

Friends and family are welcome to visiting hours at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Sunday November 5, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.  A Funeral Mass celebrating Pudgie’s life will be held at St Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street in North Reading on Monday November 6, 2023 at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Association https://www.alz.org/ or Northeast Animal Shelter, Salem MA. Northeast Animal Shelter

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