MURIEL JEAN MILNE (nee SIM) It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Muriel on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at Riverview Health Centre at the age of 89. Muriel is survived by her sisters, Margaret (Ivan) Bonner, Eileen Braidwood, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Muriel was predeceased by her husband Gordon in 1988, and recent companion Clete McDole in 2008, sister Ella Colebourn and her husband Fred, brother Jack and his wife Helen and brother-in-law Neil Braidwood. Muriel was born in Domain, Manitoba and moved to Winnipeg in the 1940s. She worked at Hudson's Bay for over 35 years. During that time, she and Gordon enjoyed camping and numerous trips throughout Canada. She spent over 30 years wintering in Mesa, Arizona after retiring, enjoying the time immensely. Recently she spent her summers with Clete at Winnipeg Beach. She was a proud member of the Sons of Scotland and very active in numerous crafts and activities. She enjoyed gardening and the outdoors. She recently took up golf in her late 70s. A memorial service will take place on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave., with Rev. Barb Janes. Interment and reception will follow. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimers Society. CHAPEL LAWN 885-9715
As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on March 28, 2009
http://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-148206/
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