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Reverend Richard F Humby

HUMBY, Reverend Richard F. – 97, Truro, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born January 24, 1917, in Summerville, a fishing village in Newfoundland, he was a son of the late Joseph and Ellen (Fry) Humby. For several years, he followed the trade of his ancestors who were known as Labrador fishermen, sailing a fishing schooner to Labrador. His thoughts turned to ministry and eventually he attended Mount Allison University in New Brunswick and Pine Hill Divinity School in Halifax. Graduating in 1950, he was ordained by the Newfoundland Conference of the United Church of Canada, and served churches in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia until his retirement in 1984. Retiring in the Truro area, he became Minister of Visitation at First United Church, a position he held for eight years, and was then honoured with the title of Minister Emeritus of the congregation. He was predeceased by his wife, Eleanor (Dunbar); brothers, Eli, John, Albert. He is survived by his children, Sidney, Hubbards; Nancy Humby, Hemford, Lunenburg County; Karen (Rick) Logan, New Glasgow; grandson, Mitchell Wentzell, Bridgewater; sister, Evelyn Parsons, Newfoundland; brother, Clem, Newfoundland; many nieces and nephews. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Richard’s family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, October 2, 2014. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m., Friday, October 3, 2014, at First United Church, 711 Prince Street, Truro, Reverend Valerie Kingsbury officiating. Reception will follow in Memorial Hall. Interment in Bible Hill Cemetery, Warren Drive, Bible Hill. Family flowers only. If so desired, donations in Richard’s memory to Colchester East Hants Health Centre Foundation or First United Church (Local Fund or Missionary Fund) are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Richard’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com

 

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