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: R.M.S. Mauretania
Date of Departure: March 1946
Date Arrived in Canada: March 1946
Port of Arrival: Pier 21, Halifax, NS
Settled in: St. John’s / Woods Island
/ Corner Brook
Children: 6


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