Obituary of Muriel Elizabeth Earle
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing on April 5th of Elizabeth (Betty) Earle, in her 98th year.
Betty Vining was born and raised in Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, growing up on the bank of the St. Lawrence River. She met Arthur Earle when he was stationed in Trois Rivieres early in the Second World War. They married in 1946, raised their family in Montreal, and enjoyed a wonderful union for 67 years until Arthur died in 2013. Betty moved to Toronto in 2016 to be closer to her children and grandchildren, residing at Delmanor, Wynford, where she was loved and so well looked after.
Betty was an intelligent, elegant woman, full of grace. She was approachable, seldom judgmental, somewhat reserved, with manners beyond reproach. She enjoyed her social life with Arthur, her home, and most of all her family. She took time over the ‘little things’ that meant so much to her. Betty made sure she always looked her best, taking care to present a beautifully coordinated outfit.
Betty was an enthusiastic golfer with a quiet, competitive edge, winning the Niner’s competition at Royal Montreal on several occasions. Together, Betty and Arthur made a formidable bridge partnership. They loved traveling, especially to the UK. To the very end, Betty was a keen royal enthusiast, making it clear that Betty and Elizabeth R were cut from the same cloth!
Betty is remembered by her brother Edward (Francine), her children, Arthur (Cindy-Sue), Richard (Pamela), and Janet (Will); her grandchildren, Tod (Jennifer), Alexandra, Stephanie (Shaun), Jessica (Eric), Mallary (Robert), Kevin (Brianna), Shannon (David), Taylor (Elsa), Owen (Callie), and Noah; and her great-grandchildren, Lakeland, Britain, Nathaniel, Ray, Benson, Hadley, Berkeley, Zachary, Eloise, Hamilton, and Thomas.
Her family has many fond memories that were shaped by Betty, such as “Making Do” at the cottage, the annual Christmas candy house, teddy bears handmade with love for her children and grandchildren, running around town in her PT Cruiser well into her 90’s, and her strong sense of how things ‘ought’ to be done.
Both Betty and Arthur took great pleasure in bringing their family together to show their love and keen support for the younger generations.
A private funeral service will be live streamed from Humphrey Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 20th, followed by a shared time of reminiscence. For details, please go to www.humphreymiles.com.
Memorial contributions to MADD Canada or Make-a-Wish Foundation of Canada will be gratefully received. Condolences may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.
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