Mary Violet (nee Anthony) Hall

Mary Violet Hall passed peacefully away at Glenbrook Lodge on Saturday, August 13, 2022, surrounded by her loving granddaughter, Melissa and special family: Marie and Ron.

She was predeceased by her husband Jack Hall, children: Gordon Fewer, Mary Fewer, Cyril Fewer and Lena Griffis, Parents: Michael & Mariah (nee Mason) Anthony, Sisters: Anastasia (Maurice) Wade, Marie (OJ) Hamilton, Brother-in-law Leo Dalton, Nephews: Leo Dalton, Michael Doyle, Peter Wade and very special friend Wilbert Furey.

Violet leaves behind her cherished daughters: Marguerite (John) Allen and Marie (Mike) Farley, 14 grandchildren, 26 great- grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren, son-in-law Gary Griffis, sister Pauline Dalton, as well as many nieces and nephews.

The Furey Family that she loved like her own: Marie (Ron) Power, Joseph (Shirley) Furey, Christina (Robert) Coleman, Gerald (Glenys) Furey, Wilbert (Ann Marie-deceased) Furey and Phillip -deceased (Barbara) Furey.  Her bingo partner and very special friend Agnes Dohey.  

She grew up in Gasters, Harbour Main and moved to Philadelphia, USA in August 1960. She spent 25 years making wonderful memories with her family and meeting new friends. In July 1985 she moved back to Newfoundland with her friend Wilbert.  Violet returned to her Harbour Main roots in 2013 when she moved in with her granddaughter Melissa (Robert) Seward and their children Jordan, Logan and the pride and joy of her life Ariana. Over the past two years she resided at Glenbrook Lodge where the staff made her feel at home, the amount of love, compassion, and kindness they showed Violet was very much appreciated.

Violet was 18 days short of seeing her 101st birthday. 101 years of living life to the fullest. She worked very hard her whole life. She enjoyed travelling, loved a game of bingo, and she would never turn down an opportunity to go shopping. She was known for her stylish outfits and perfect hair. She will be missed by all who had the opportunity to love and know her. You are home and we have no doubt you were greeted at heaven doors by Cyril saying, “Mudder what took you so long.” Our lives have forever been enriched by sharing in her love.

At Violet’s request, cremation has taken place. Resting at Dunphy’s Funeral Home, Holyrood. Visitation will take place on Sunday, August 21st, 2022 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Harbour Main on Monday, August 22nd, 2022 at 10:30 am. For those unable to attend, the funeral service will be livestreamed with the link available below.

Flowers gratefully accepted or if friends so desire, donations in Violet's memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre.

“If I had a single flower for every time I think about you, I could walk forever in my garden!”