My first introduction to Newfoundland was at Greenspond,
Bonavista Bay and then we lived on Woods Island for almost 2 years, so
Corner Brook was a welcome sight. My husband had prepared me for my Newfoundland
home, however, it was a culture shock at first.
Gladys Hoskins
Born:
Maiden Name: Grigg
From: Bristol, England
Occupation:
Husband: Samuel Hoskins, Merchant Navy
Date of Marriage: October 23rd, 1943, Bristol, England, St. Andrew’s Church
Ships Name: Mauritania II
Date of Departure: March 1946
Date Arrived in Canada: March 1946
Port of Arrival: Pier 21, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Settled in: St. John’s / Woods Island / Corner Brook
Children: 6
Maiden Name: Grigg
From: Bristol, England
Occupation:
Husband: Samuel Hoskins, Merchant Navy
Date of Marriage: October 23rd, 1943, Bristol, England, St. Andrew’s Church
Ships Name: Mauritania II
Date of Departure: March 1946
Date Arrived in Canada: March 1946
Port of Arrival: Pier 21, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Settled in: St. John’s / Woods Island / Corner Brook
Children: 6