Muriel Archibald
Muriel Archibald

Obituary of Muriel Jean Archibald

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Muriel Jean Archibald (George) – Denver, NS Age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Colchester Regional Hospital. Born in Phillips Harbour, NS on April 20, 1928, daughter of William and Lillian George. Muriel was predeceased by her husband Frank (2013), brothers Charlie, Frank, Eric, sisters Bertha, and Gertie. She is survived by brother Howard (Eileen), Phillips Harbour and sister-in-law Georgie, Comox, BC and many nieces and nephews. Muriel moved to Denver in her late teens where she worked in her cousin’s canteen. It was there that she met the love of her life, Frank. They were married on January 8, 1948. They had two sons John (Margie), Truro; Barry (Wendy), Denver; three grandchildren Trevor (Caroline), Kentville; Krista Trider (Jason) , Falmouth; Jason, Vancouver, BC; five great-grandchildren Andrew, Jack, Brandon, Robbie and Emily. Muriel was a member of the Glenelg Presbyterian Church, the Rose Auxiliary, WMS and local Women’s Institute, Greenfield Oldsters Club and Sherbrooke Legion. She was an avid quilter and knitter. Muriel loved to play cards with her family and also at the Oldsters Club on Tuesdays. She was renowned locally by family and friends for her perfect homemade rolls, biscuits and pumpkin pie. The family extends a special thanks to the doctors and nurses in ICU and 3rd floor Medical D Wing at the Colchester Regional Hospital in Truro and her family doctor Michelle Murphy of Antigonish for the special care they provided. Visitation will be from 2-4 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 22, in the H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow. A family funeral service by invitation will be held on Wednesday in the Glenelg Presbyterian Church with Rev. Derek Elsworth and Rev. Andrew Campbell officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Aspen. Donations in her memory may be made to Glenelg Presbyterian Church or the Evergreen Cemetery. www.angusfuneralhomes.com
Tuesday
22
December

Visiation

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
H.W. Angus Funeral Home
256 King Street, New Glasgow
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada
902-752-2545

Donations

Donations in her memory may be made to the Glenelg Presbyterian Church or the Evergreen Cemetery.

Covid-19

Masks are required and provincial social distancing guidelines must be followed.
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