Thursday, June 9, 2022
To Mabel's loving family
I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to you all on the passing of Mabel, a most exceptional woman. Your parents were backyard neighbours of my parents, Frank and Veronica Libon, who lived at 74 David Drive. This was thanks to your dad, Walter, giving my dad "heads up" about a lovely bungalow for sale in 1965.They enjoyed 37 wonderful years there. As a teenager, Mabel occasionaly called on me to babysit or to help her prepare for one of many extended family get togethers. I learned to appreciate what went into orchestrating these wonderful events: the decor, the food but most of all the warm hospitality she exuded. She was a "hostess with the mostess"! Her attention to detail was also evident in the garden which she used as a living canvass. Her creativity seemed to know no bounds and was an inspiration to others including myself. Our family is deeply grateful for having known Mabel (and your dad). May you each embrace a piece of her legacy (generousity, kindness, thoughtfulness, amazing sense of humour, creativity...) to share with others. Hugs to all.
Christine Libon
