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Muriel Gillespie

Gillespie Muriel

With deep sorrow and much love we announce the passing of Muriel Moyra Gillespie (nee Gibson), on January 9, 2020, at the age of 92 years.

Muriel is survived by her husband of 68 years William (Bill); four children; Ted Gillespie (Louise), Patty Buttar (Ross), Micky Kusler (Darcy), and Brian Gillespie (Paulette); eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild; sisters Wilma, Norah, Winnifred, and her brother Don.

She was predeceased by her older brother Bob and her parents Moyra and William Gibson.

Muriel was born and raised in Delia, Alberta. She attended the U of A and graduated with a degree in Nursing.   It was while at university that she was courted by a young man on a motorcycle, Bill Gillespie.  They were married in 1951.

Muriel worked as a Rural Public Health nurse, took time off to raise her four children and then returned to work as a Registered Nurse at the U of A Health Sciences Clinic.

Muriel was an active member of the Engineers’ Wives club, a gourmet club, an investment club, and enjoyed volunteering with the Friends of University Hospital. She also enjoyed golf and travel.

In her later years, Muriel enjoyed many activities including aquasize classes (5 days a week), singing with the St. Albert Singers (25+ years), and making greeting cards with her daughters in the PMS Club (Pretty Mean Stampers). She was able to continue these activities into her 90’s.

Muriel will be remembered as a kind, gentle person, who never complained, and whom everyone liked and loved. She has many, many friends who will miss and fondly remember her.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church 125 Larose Dr, St Albert, on Saturday February 8, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made in Muriel’s name to the Friends of University Hospital, or The Sturgeon Hospital Community Foundation.

The family wish to send special thanks to the staff at the St. Albert Sturgeon Hospital, for the care and compassion they showed to Muriel during her last days.

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  1. Al Maurer and Moneca Garner says

    January 18, 2020 at 9:14 am

    Bill condolences to you and your family on the passing of Muriel.

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  2. Ken Allred says

    January 18, 2020 at 12:30 pm

    Bill – so sorry to read about the passing of your dear wife Muriel. I fondly remember the meetings we had at your condo ’s, and the lovely reception Muriel always provided when we came to the door.

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  3. Richard and Carrol Clarke says

    January 19, 2020 at 11:14 am

    Our deepest sympathy to Bill and family.

    Muriel was a dignified, pleasant neighbour who amazed us with her dedication to her fitness regime and we miss her.

    Regret we are out of country on the memorial date.

    Dick and Carrol Clarke

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  4. Roly,Dianne Worsfold says

    June 30, 2020 at 9:46 pm

    Sorry to hear about Muriel, we have many fond memories of our Edmonton visits as part of our RC Scale Airplane event trips.

    Our best to the family.

    Roly and Dianne Worsfold – Kamloops, B.C.

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