Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Complex on Tuesday, July 26th 2016. Predeceased by her husband Melvin Lawrence Hoskins on July 9, 1979 and her parents Ralph and Julia Thistle ( nee Whelan). Survived by: Sons; Ralph Hoskins (Ling), Bruce Hoskins (Glenda), Bill Hoskins (Linda). Grandchildren: Stephanie Hoskins, Melanie Nichols (Joe), Carin Newman (Wes), Tyler Hoskins, Bradley Hoskins. Great Grandchildren; Cambry Newman, Brinley Newman. Brother; Graham Thistle (Kay). Also a large circle of extended family and friends. Cremation has taken place. Visitation in the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 from 2 pm - 4 pm and 7 pm - 9 pm. Inurnment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. To sign the guest registry or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.hickeysfuneralhome.ca