Halifax
1928-2023
Muriel was one of the most vibrant and loving people you could ever meet. She also had incredible stores of energy. She grew up with three sisters and two brothers on the family dairy farm in Saint John, NB. Muriel was the second oldest sibling and from a young age she worked hard to help her parents with the farm. Since she grew up knowing the value of hard work, Muriel actually took great joy in performing work, particularly with anything that supported her family, friends, and neighbors.
Muriel was someone who’s warmth, kindness and quick wit attracted new friends everywhere she went. Muriel and her family moved from Saint John, NB to Dartmouth in 1971 when her husband Stuart’s work was transferred to Halifax. Here she quickly built a community of friends, including neighbors and many friends from the Camp Hill Hospital where she worked in the accounting department.
Muriel’s most recent residences were in an apartment complex, and the nearby Melville Heights retirement home, both situated on Ramsgate Lane in Halifax. She formed close friendships with many residents in both buildings and remained a regular attendee for the Friday night parties at her former apartment building.
But Muriel’s greatest passion was her family. She was a loving and supportive mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who showered her family with gifts, meals, and more importantly, her time and ready assistance whenever she saw that she could help out.
Besides her parents, Muriel was predeceased by her two husbands, Stuart and Sydney; two brothers, Douglas, Wayne, and her sister, Loraine.
Muriel leaves two sisters, Gloria and Shirly; four children, Allan, Bruce, Mark, and Janet; 11 grandchildren, Lauren, David, Stephanie, Nick, Drew, Stuart, Eric, Kate, and Erin; 16 great-grandchildren; multiple nieces and nephews, and countless friends. She will be sadly missed.
The family would like to thank the wonderful nursing team in the 8.4 ward of the Halifax Infirmary and the kindness of the staff at Melville Heights.
A celebration of Muriel’s life will be held at the Saraguay Club, Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron, from 6-8 p.m. on November 30, 2023.
Donations in memory of Muriel may be made to a charity of choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Evy Landry and Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Muriel was a great person, we had many a good Friday evening chatting. We also enjoyed her company in our home on a few special parties. She will be missed
From: Theresa Keizer
Muriel was an amazing woman. Her kindness, humour, and bright spirit will be remembered always.
From: Pauline Melanson
Janet and Family:
Sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom.
We were friends for many years since our days at Camp Hill.
From: Charlie Roberts
I was saddened to read of Muriel’s passing. A flood of memories of our work life at Camp Hill Hospital came back. We were lucky to work at a time when you had lots of fun and laughter while getting the job done. One of my best Florida trips was with Muriel, Shirley and Kim, those ladies were hard to keep up with! During that trip, had the privilege of Muriel taking me along to visit her parents in St Pete’s; what a lovely couple. Muriel was so proud of her children. Lost track of Muriel after her retirement and I know she must have lived life to the fullest. RIP Muriel❤️
As I sit here today and reading the obituaries I am so sadden to read of Muriel’s passing. She was one of my all time favourite people when I was working at Camp Hill Hospital. Those were the best days ever of my working career. She always had a smile for everyone. I remember my last time seeing her and Janet her daughter was a very long time ago. I often thought of her and wondered how she was doing. Some people you just never forget and she was definitely one of them. Rest in peace Muriel
I am very sad to read of Muriels’ passing. I worked with Muriel at the Camp Hill Hospital. Muriel was always wearing a smile and was so kind to all of us. She was a very classy lady with a wonderful sense of humour. RIP Muriel. I will always remember you.
Saddened to hear of Muriel’s passing. What a special person she was! I have many fond memories of Muriel in particular around our curling Friday nights whilst working at Camp Hill. Kind, considerate and a friend of all those whom she touched. Condolences to the family from Rick and Marian Kelly