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HELEN MARGARET HUMBY
Born: Oct 21, 1936
Date of Passing: Jul 15, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryHELEN MARGARET HUMBY October 21, 1936 - July 15, 2013 It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen. She was a great wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who came in contact with her. Helen is survived by her husband Norman, with whom she shared life's journey for the past 54 years, four daughters, Susan, Karen (Gennaro), Leah (Murray) and Heather (Mike), and precious grandchildren Russel, Jack, Emerson and Ashton. Helen led a wonderful life and formed lasting friendships along the way. After graduating from Kelvin High School, she went directly into the business world. Her first job was at Panel-Ply on Wall Street in Winnipeg. Her sidekicks Al Zlotnick and Cy Deane were still friends long after she left the company. Helen met Norman in 1952 and a long courtship started. Married in 1959, she supported Norm until he graduated from university in 1961. One week later they found themselves in Toronto, Norm having been transferred by his firm. They had two great years in Toronto and were then transferred back to Winnipeg. The family began to grow not long after and Susan, Karen, Leah and Heather became a full time job. Apart from being a full time mom, she found time in later years to go into partnership with her sidekicks Lorraine Janzen and Lydia Kuryk in a kitchen boutique (Madame Benoit) in Osborne Street Village. Helen was involved in her P.E.O. chapter and Chartered Accountants Wives Club and donated her time to The United Way and CancerCare fundraising. She loved animals (over her life she had seven dogs) and always supported the Winnipeg Humane Society and I.F.A.W. The family is appreciative of the loving care given by the doctors and nurses at Seven Oaks and St. Boniface Hospitals. There will be no formal service. Helen's ashes will be interred at her favourite spot at Lac du Bonnet where she spent her honeymoon and countless summers with her family and friends (the official Humby gathering place). On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 there will be a celebration of Helen's life, at her residence at 12 Hay Ave., St. Andrews starting at 2:00 p.m. All friends and acquaintances are invited and welcome to come. No flowers please. Helen would appreciate if you send a donation to any worthy animal cause. "When you lose your Mother" When you lose someone you love, the hurt is hard to hide. But when you lose your mother, you just break up inside. To those who have their mother, love her while you may. For I wish with all my heart and soul, I still had mine today. THOMSON FUNERAL HOME 669 BROADWAY, WINNIPEG, MB R3C 0X4 783-7211 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsonfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 20, 2013
Condolences & Memories (12 entries)
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We are so sorry for your loss. Even though we met Mrs. Humby only once, she seemed like she was a fun, loving person to know. Understandably, we haven't seen much of you Karen this summer, but know that we are thinking warmly of you and your family. Big hugs and take care of each other, Tony, Michelle & Olivia - Posted by: Tony and Michelle Lobchuk (Friends) on: Aug 19, 2013
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Norm and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim and Elsie Jorgensen - Posted by: Jim and Elsie Jorgensen (Friends) on: Jul 31, 2013
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Norm & Family, Cindy and I send our sincere condolences on your loss. Chuck & Cindy Guberman - Posted by: Chuck and Cindy Guberman ( Friends) on: Jul 27, 2013
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Dear Norm and Daughters and family I am sending you my heartfelt condolences at this time. I will always remember Helen in so many fun times at the cottage growing up. She was always welcoming and cheerful with lots of bubbly energy. May you find peace knowing she is cradled in God's arms. So much love to you all - Posted by: Janet(Gillespie)Robert's (Friend and nieghbor at Lac Du Bonnet) on: Jul 25, 2013
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I met a lot of great people during my time at Mona Lisa Restaurant and Helen and Norm Humby were among the greatest. Affectionately known to me as "Hurricane Helen", we will not forget her warmth, generosity, support and friendship. You will be missed Helen. To her wonderful family, we extend to you our sincerest condolences. - Posted by: Nick and Enza Conicella and Family () on: Jul 25, 2013
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My condolences to all family members. - Posted by: Megan Gillespie (Friend) on: Jul 25, 2013
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Sorry to hear about your loss, our prayers are with you, Norm and the family. Louise & Roy Taylor - Posted by: Louise (Gillis) Taylor (Old Friend, CA & P.E.O) on: Jul 24, 2013
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We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts. - Posted by: Jason and Lauren Robertson (Friends/neighbours) on: Jul 22, 2013
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We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Helen, you are all in our thoughts and prayers, she will truly be missed by many, love to you Norm and your family - Posted by: Brian and Debra Coyston (Friends) on: Jul 21, 2013
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We were all so sad to hear of Helen's sudden passing Norm. We always will remember her wonderful smile and the fun she was. Blessings and love to you and the girls. - Posted by: Chapter O - PEO (Sisters and special friends) on: Jul 21, 2013
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Our sincerest condolences to you, Norm, and the family. - Posted by: Shirley and Ed Harper (Friends) on: Jul 21, 2013
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Norm: I hope you will remeber me from my days at Maple Leaf Mills and yours at Soo Line Mills. I extend to you my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your dear Helen. Respectively, Myron Masnyk - Posted by: Myron Masnyk (Friend) on: Jul 20, 2013
