Surrounded by her loving family at the Norview Lodge, Simcoe; Olive was promoted to the arms of her Lord & Saviour on Wednesday March 4, 2026, in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Hoskin (1976). Loving mother of Fred Hoskin (late Audrey) of Simcoe, the late Bob Hoskin of Hartford and Bonnie Kirk (Ian) of Waterford. Cherished grandmother, great grandmother & great-great grandmother of Lori Blad (Dave), children Rachel, Jonah & Isaac; Johanna Cousineau (Bret), children Kylie, Sean, Libby, Courtney & Beaux; Amy Sovereign (Jon), children Nathan, Hannah & Heidi; and Tammy Sovereign (Ben), children Eliana & Lylah, Dwayne Kirk (Lisa), son Austin (Shaina), son Tavian and Devin Kirk (Trish), children Wyatt & Mila. Olive is survived by her siblings Mildred Ciona (late George), Miriam Wight (Peter), late Keith Swift (Maxine) and by many nieces, nephews & extended family. Olive, a dairy farmer, was the resident Haldimand hairstylist, doing the hair of half the county in her home. Olive loved her time serving as grandma at Ausable Springs Ranch. She thrived loving on her grandchildren, both next door and in Australia. Olive’s later years were known for her legendary doll collection and knitting projects. Elementary students have enjoyed visiting Olive for years. She was well loved by her many caregivers. Friends are invited to share their memories of Olive with her family at the JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk St. N. Simcoe for visitation on Sunday March 8, 2026 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Olive’s homegoing service will be held in the chapel on Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Nathan Randall officiating. Interment: Hartford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to donate in memory of Olive are asked to consider Our Daily Bread or Every Home for Christ. Personal online condolences at www.smithfuneralchapel.com (519) 426-0199
