Anna Humphreys
| Anna Humphreys | |
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| Born | 1921-12-08 Maarsseveen, Holland |
| Died | 2017-10-28 Thunder Bay, Ontario |
| Occupation | veterinary assistant |
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| Mother | |
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Anna Humphreys (8 December 1921 – 28 October 2017 (aged 95)) was a Dutch-born veterinary assistant and dedicated volunteer at Shelter House who lived in the Westfort area of Thunder Bay.[1][2]
Life and family
Anna Humphreys was born in Maarsseveen, Holland, where she was raised and later worked as a veterinary assistant. During the Second World War, she met a soldier named Bob who was stationed in Holland. The couple married on January 10, 1946, and eventually relocated to Fort William, which is now part of Thunder Bay. She resided in the Westfort neighborhood for the remainder of her life.[1]
In Thunder Bay, she was known for her gardening on Frederica St. and spent three decades at a cottage in Chippewa. She was an active volunteer with St. Thomas' Church at Shelter House and contributed knitted goods to the Post Office for charitable distribution. She was also a long-time supporter of animal welfare and rescue efforts.[1]
She was predeceased by her husband Bob, her parents Gerritt and Cornelia Van der Toom, and several relatives in Holland. She was survived by her children Norma Humphreys, Bob and his wife Ronna, and Diana Humphreys. Her surviving family also included grandchildren Suzann and her partner Dom, Lisa and her partner John, and Ron and his wife Molly, along with great-grandchildren Zack DeFoy, Iris Bonacci, Luke, and Nate Humphreys. She was also survived by her nieces Ties Brits and Judith Van Dijk and her companion Billi.[1]
She died on October 28, 2017, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Following her wishes, no formal funeral service was held. Cremation took place through Northwest Funeral Alternative, with a private family interment planned for a later date.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Obituary for Anna Humphreys, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2017-11-04, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ The Chronicle-Journal, 4 November 2017, p. 1(B)