Obituary for Myrtle Estelle Hubley
Myrtle Estelle Hubley (nee Thompson)
September 15, 1928 - October 2, 2022
Mom passed away peacefully at the age of 94, early on October 2 and was ushered by angels into the arms of Jesus whom she longed so much to see. We know dad, who passed away just six months ago, would have greeted her with open arms as would her beloved sisters – Geraldine and Bertha - her brothers – Billy and Seldon – parents Estelle and Lloyd and many other friends.
Mom was born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, the youngest of four other siblings. She loved spending summers at her “Ganny’s” farm in Port Howe and often would say these were the happiest times of her life. Growing up in Halifax during the war years, her home was sanctuary for many Navy men back from the war on leave who were fed and entertained by the family. Mom learned to play the piano and led many hymn sings during those years. She went to Nursing School and became a Registered Nurse which she practiced for a number of years.
Her older sister, Geraldine (Dodie) was a huge influence in her life and was instrumental in her meeting and marrying dad in 1950. She was a bit older than dad which came in handy when they went to get their first home mortgage and were told she had to sign it as dad was still underage at the time – something she chuckled about throughout her life. They started out living in New Glasgow, then Halifax – where their first child (a stillborn son), their daughter Kris and son Steve were born. Soon they moved to Montreal, then Toronto, Montreal once again and finally back to Toronto.
Mom loved social settings and was very hospitable. She would regularly host Sunday night after church get togethers where she would offer many home baked goodies and play the organ and dad would lead their friends in singing. In many of the churches they attended she played the piano or organ. She frequently welcomed young people into her home and enjoyed talking and laughing with them.
She must have liked “change” because they owned no less than 17 homes in their marriage and when they weren’t moving, she would regularly rearrange the living room furniture. Mom adored being out in the countryside and would regularly insist dad took her (and us) on long (and excruciatingly aimless boring) drives. The cottage they bought and fixed up near Apsley, ON was a place of great joy and peace for her as was their rural property near Stouffville, ON.
Mom’s creativity was evident in how much she enjoyed decorating her home and her love for color and style was her signature wardrobe look.
In her late sixties she endured and amazingly survived two, back-to-back quadruple heart bypasses. She sadly struggled with depression and anxiety – likely stemming from losing her father at the age of 10 and almost losing Steve from a near fatal disease when he was four years old. She never seemed to get over those. However, her deep faith and love of the Lord was her comfort and she spent many hours reading her Bible and praying. She also was keen to look for opportunities to share her faith with others.
Mom had a heart for the down and out and gave generously to needs of which she became aware. In very recent years when dad developed dementia and other impediments, she became his caregiver and served him despite her own heath challenges.
Mom leaves 2 children, six married grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, all whom she adored.
September 15, 1928 - October 2, 2022
Mom passed away peacefully at the age of 94, early on October 2 and was ushered by angels into the arms of Jesus whom she longed so much to see. We know dad, who passed away just six months ago, would have greeted her with open arms as would her beloved sisters – Geraldine and Bertha - her brothers – Billy and Seldon – parents Estelle and Lloyd and many other friends.
Mom was born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, the youngest of four other siblings. She loved spending summers at her “Ganny’s” farm in Port Howe and often would say these were the happiest times of her life. Growing up in Halifax during the war years, her home was sanctuary for many Navy men back from the war on leave who were fed and entertained by the family. Mom learned to play the piano and led many hymn sings during those years. She went to Nursing School and became a Registered Nurse which she practiced for a number of years.
Her older sister, Geraldine (Dodie) was a huge influence in her life and was instrumental in her meeting and marrying dad in 1950. She was a bit older than dad which came in handy when they went to get their first home mortgage and were told she had to sign it as dad was still underage at the time – something she chuckled about throughout her life. They started out living in New Glasgow, then Halifax – where their first child (a stillborn son), their daughter Kris and son Steve were born. Soon they moved to Montreal, then Toronto, Montreal once again and finally back to Toronto.
Mom loved social settings and was very hospitable. She would regularly host Sunday night after church get togethers where she would offer many home baked goodies and play the organ and dad would lead their friends in singing. In many of the churches they attended she played the piano or organ. She frequently welcomed young people into her home and enjoyed talking and laughing with them.
She must have liked “change” because they owned no less than 17 homes in their marriage and when they weren’t moving, she would regularly rearrange the living room furniture. Mom adored being out in the countryside and would regularly insist dad took her (and us) on long (and excruciatingly aimless boring) drives. The cottage they bought and fixed up near Apsley, ON was a place of great joy and peace for her as was their rural property near Stouffville, ON.
Mom’s creativity was evident in how much she enjoyed decorating her home and her love for color and style was her signature wardrobe look.
In her late sixties she endured and amazingly survived two, back-to-back quadruple heart bypasses. She sadly struggled with depression and anxiety – likely stemming from losing her father at the age of 10 and almost losing Steve from a near fatal disease when he was four years old. She never seemed to get over those. However, her deep faith and love of the Lord was her comfort and she spent many hours reading her Bible and praying. She also was keen to look for opportunities to share her faith with others.
Mom had a heart for the down and out and gave generously to needs of which she became aware. In very recent years when dad developed dementia and other impediments, she became his caregiver and served him despite her own heath challenges.
Mom leaves 2 children, six married grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, all whom she adored.