HUMBY, VIOLA ELIZABETH

February 15th, 1933 - January 13th, 2020

Viola Elizabeth Humby (nee Earle) was born to Augustus and Mary Anne Earle of St. Lunaire on February 15, 1933. She was one of nine children. In 1949 she married John Humby of St. Lunaire and together they raised eight children. She was a home maker for all her life and worked hard to provide for her family. She loved her garden where she grew all her favourite vegetables. One of her greatest hobbies was knitting and she spent much time knitting socks, sweaters, mitts etc. for whoever needed them. Many, many hours she spent preparing for the long winter months by picking berries and drying rounders and caplin to feed her family. She dearly loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Each one was special to her and she was known to always send each child a card on their birthday with a little money tucked inside. Above all, Viola loved the Lord and was a faithful member of her home church. She held the WM group close to her heart and was more than generous in her giving her time and financial support to the church. Viola Leaves to Mourn her daughters, Gladys (Lloyd), Mildred (Kevin) & Evelyn; Sons, Wallace, Mervin (Suzanne), Sandy, Dale, Ren; Brothers, Garth (Donna), Herbert (Pearl); Sister Marilyn, 14 Grandchildren & 18 Great-grandchildren. Viola will also be greatly missed by a large circle of other relatives, close friends and church family. Viola was Predeceased by her Husband, John; Parents, Augustus & Mary Ann Earle; Sisters, Evelyn, Florence & Daisy; Brothers, Tom & John. Visitation was held from the St/ Lunaire-Griquet Pentecostal Tabernacle from where the funeral was held on Friday, January 17th, 2020 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Bill Harnum officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, funeral director.