Wilf Toby

Wilfred 'Wilf' Toby is the fifth husband of Violet and the father of Barry Toby.

Biography
Wilf Toby is what a lawyer would describe as a 'gentle giant'. He is quiet and kind, but his appearance scares most of the people who he doesn't know. Violet isn't very kind to him; he often wishes that she would treat him with more concern and kindness. By Queen Camilla, Wilf has died, but a bench near Frank Bruno House has been dedicated to him. The Queen visited him regularly at Frank Bruno, after he had a stroke that took his speech. He kept a budgie in his room and stayed up watching the late night films. When he died, a stricter regime was enforced on the residents.

Character Role
Wilf's role in the stories is unclear. He has a soft spot for Diana, his next-door neighbor, but this is not mentioned again. He is present at the trial for Violet Toby, Beverley Threadgold and Prince Charles, but he is otherwise a background character.