Viola Stella Harding

Viola Stella Harding passed away peacefully on June 29th, 2015 at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital at the age of 98 years.
Predeceased by husband Pte. Ira C Langille, who fought in the Second World War and gave his life to protect us; an infant baby girl Sharon Elizabeth, daughter Eileen Stoddart, and son in law Dennis.
She is survived by her beloved family: children Carol White (Ed Knight), Doreen Langille (Hanke Hemstra), Arnold Langille (Lettie Higgins), Marilyn Labrecque; sister, Althea (Bernard) Bradbury and long time companion Johnny Serena; 4 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandsons all of whom she adored. She is also remembered by extended family and many nieces and nephews.
Viola was a very hard working lady to her family and outside the home. Her greatest joy in life was being with family and camping. She loved to cook and bake and her generosity was felt by all who knew her. There was always room at her table for more. She was very proud of her appearance and made the effort to always look elegant. Her crafts, such as knitting – especially socks, quilts, Raggedy Ann and Andys are all seen in the families homes.
Viola was an asset to the community and Church. In Nova Scotia she sang in the choir, led CGIT (Canadian Girls In Training) even taking the group camping, 4H club for sewing, catering in the church and the community hall.
She has made numerous friends in her last two homes – Berwick and Kiwanis in Nanaimo.
Vi took great pride in her heritage and showed it by wearing her Nova Scotia tartan skirt. She lived through two World Wars, carrying a scar on her face from the Halifax Explosion of World War 1. Her final interment will take place at a future date at Holten War Cemetery in Holland.
A Celebration of her Life will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, July 18th at Royal Canadian Legion Br #293, 4680 Victoria Quay, Port Alberni.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Viola's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 401 - 495 Dunsmiur St., Nanaimo, BC V9R 6B9.
Chapel of Memories entrusted with arrangements. 250-723-3633