MARYLOU GAYE MUIR

Condolences & Memories (25 entries)

• I am so shocked and saddened to hear of Mary Lou's passing. She was a wonderful lady and provided me with much guidance and support during my short time at DOEM. My sincerest condolences to family and friends. - Posted by: Liane Bailey Buckley (Previous co-worker- many years ago) on: Nov 14, 2014

• Such a loss! Marylou always made me and my daughter Laura welcome in her home. Special thoughts to Nicole who befriended Laura when we were new to Richer. - Posted by: Mary Ball (Friend) on: Nov 14, 2014

• So sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Irma Friesen (Cousin) on: Nov 12, 2014

• I am so sorry to hear of Marylou's passing. She was a wonderful person. My first memory of her was the day I began to work at DOEM. Marylou and Myrna were there when I got off the elevator on the sixth floor at the School of Nursing. They welcomed me and I felt as if I had known them forever. Marylou helped me when I was so worried while waiting for my first grandson to be born (the doctors had continually said that neither my daughter nor her baby would survive childbirth). I have never met someone as caring as Marylou, and my heartfelt condolences go out to her family. She will be so missed. - Posted by: Carol McNiven (former co-worker at DOEM) () on: Nov 09, 2014

• What can one say about Marylou except from the time she left our department we all missed her. Her smiling and joyful love of life was passed on to all. So sorry to hear of the family's loss, memories will sustain you. My sympathies and condolences. - Posted by: Mavis Puchlik (Previous co-worker) on: Nov 06, 2014

• I'm saddened by news of the loss of Marylou, my condolences to Bernie and her family. We worked together for several years at the HSC with staff dealing with work injuries, her dedication and initiative to help their recovery and accommodation was exemplary. She had a warm, personal touch and an untiring commitment to find solutions and support them their struggles. Her efforts were appreciated by many, Marylou had a big heart. She became a smart and capable expert in the challenging area of handling bariatric (heavy) patients with technology, staff training, and policy development that took her into international work. We became good friends although I didn't see her much in recent years. She will be missed. - Posted by: Rob Chase (friend and co-worker) on: Nov 06, 2014

• What a special person Marylou was. Overflowing with caring and compassion for everyone, and never judging anyone. She was especially good to my mom in her final days, and I will always remember her for her bright smiles and gentle help. A great loss indeed. - Posted by: Mara Rozitis (Friend) on: Nov 05, 2014

• There are no words that can express the depth of my connection with Marylou. Ours was a friendship that was immediate and lasted through thick and thin, for both of us, for 25 years. Marylou was the sister I never had - people would insist we were sisters....well, at least cousins then!! We both loved the humor in it. We would talk at the same time and finish the other's sentences. We debated any subject that could be discussed. She enriched my life in every way possible. I am thankful for every moment I've had. (Love, Myrna) Marylou had a wealth of abilities and attributes - a kind, capable, caring woman. We were heart-broken as we watched her illness progress. We are so grateful that she is no longer in pain and is now at peace - only the good die young. All of us who have been fortunate enough to know her, Bernie and all the children & grandchildren, will have a lifetime of rich and treasured memories that will keep her close in our lives forever. Heaven just got another angel. Myrna & Brent Childs and Family - Posted by: Myrna & Brent Childs and Family (Friends) on: Nov 05, 2014

• It is with great sadness and loss that I say good bye to Mary Lou - my inspiration, my mentor, my hero and my friend. The hole left is gaping and deep. We worked together for several years at HSC (DOEM) and she taught me all that I know about patient handling and bariatric patient care. She had an incredible passion and a quick and creative mind that was always a challenge to keep up with. Marylou had a knack for seeing the big picture - and always kept us on track and focused. We created, we wrote - she was a leader in her field, ahead of her time, and well respected internationally. I was privileged to be able to work with her. Even more than that, I was always awed by her ability to understand the human condition - she understood people - their struggles and their motivations and was straight forward but with non-judgemental compassion. Her sense of humour was contagious and infectious - she could really yarn a tale and keep us in stitches! Marylou loved her family, loved her friends and loved life. We are all richer for having known her. We will miss her deeply, and share our sincere condolences for her family, whom she left far too soon ...Peace to her and to all those whose life she touched.. - Posted by: Gail Archer-Heese (Colleague & Friend) on: Nov 05, 2014

• Marylou's laugh and voice always preceded her. She was a joy to work with and a joyful, caring person, both inside and out. A light has gone out, but will shine again. Condolences to her children and Bernie. A great woman, gone too soon. - Posted by: Terry Connon (Friend, co-worker) on: Nov 05, 2014

• It is with heavy hearts that the Tackaberrys say goodbye to MaryLou, long ago neighbours on Greenwich Bay, where we all grew up thru so many people, changes and influences. MaryLou always was smiling, laughing, and generally at the heart of fun between #11 and #15, friends with all of our family members, Colleen, Rob, Pat, and Mr and Mrs, Don and Shirley, we will miss MaryLou, our sympathies and love to all of Her family and friends. - Posted by: Patrick Tackaberry (Friend) on: Nov 05, 2014

• Thank you Marylou for always being able to help us be stronger than we felt in troubling times. Through your inspiration we are trying, at this very Sad time, to be that person. We love you forever. Rest in peace. - Posted by: Gayle and Mike (Aunt and Uncle ) on: Nov 05, 2014

• So deeply saddened by the loss of such a wonderful person, so full of life, always smiling, laughing, a great friend who will be sorely missed with her presence. We will be comforted with great memories. Our sincere condolences to the family. - Posted by: Harvey and Rose Klippenstein (Friends) on: Nov 04, 2014

• So sorry for your loss Nicole. - Posted by: Ron Neufeld (Friend) on: Nov 04, 2014

• "Marylou....next time we go for coffee lets get kittens instead of puppies...lol" - Posted by: Marianne & Denis Delveaux (Friends for 40 years) on: Nov 04, 2014

• We will always remember the FUN to every event at Winnipeg Beach and Sandy Hook. A VERY SPECIAL WOMAN. May the Angels in Heaven realize how lucky they are to have you in their midst. Ron and Lynn Wharton Family friends - Posted by: Ron and Lynn Wharton (Family Friend) on: Nov 04, 2014

• Marylou and I seemed to have shared a cosmic bond. She had already moved to Richer when my family and I moved there, but we actually met on GH4 at HSC where we worked. We became fast friends and noticed that similar things would happen to us without it ever being planned. Marylou always saw the potential in me that I failed to see in myself and she certainly helped to direct the occupational path that I am in today. She always had a vivid imagination and could dream up numerous theories of missing persons or murders that were in the local news. She always said she could write a book. I wish she had because I certainly would have read it if not just for her extensive speculations (which were probably right). Her quick wit and compassion for people will be sorely missed. I have been so blessed to have known her for the short 25 years that we knew each other. Thanks for the laughs, tears, advice, trips and good times. I'll see you again when the good lord decides it's my turn to return home too. Love you, loulou. - Posted by: Rose Plessis (friend and Co-worker) on: Nov 04, 2014

• She will be missed by many. I knew her for a short time she an her family are beautiful inside an out. She supported me when I lost my son Jason who she was a good friend to him as well. Now she has joined hands with him up there in the great heavens. Waiting for the day we all reunite one day. - Posted by: Lynn Gauthier (Friend) on: Nov 04, 2014

• Marylou enriched everyone's life that she touched. She always had a smile,and never judged anyone. She loved her Bombers and Jets. We will miss her laughter and teasing when playing cards or watching the sports on weekends. You are now in Heaven pain free and we know you will be watching over Bernie, your children and grand babies to come. Take care my friends, Norman and Lynda Liebrecht - Posted by: Norman and Lynda Liebrecht (Friends) on: Nov 04, 2014

• Richard Bach once said "What a Caterpillar Calls the End of The World, the Master calls a Butterfly" My condolences to Bernie, Dorothy and the rest of the Family. My thought's are with you... - Posted by: Olga Reimer (family/friend of Dorothy (stepdaughter)) on: Nov 04, 2014

• Rest in peace Marylou! May you be free of all your pain. Mike, she's with Colin now watching over you and your family. May you remember all the good memories and not the pain she was in the last little bit of her life. Love you all so much. Xoxo - Posted by: Nicole Weir (Family friend) on: Nov 04, 2014

• How sad we are that Marylou has passed and left family and friends behind. We will miss her presence as she could fill a room with laughter and was a great go to person as her family and co-workers will atest to - Posted by: Veronica & Bob Kitt (Friends) on: Nov 04, 2014

• Rest in Peace Marylou. Will always remember you for your smiles, no matter what, always a smile. - Posted by: Dave and Marlene Kerr (Neighbors at "the lake") on: Nov 04, 2014

• So sorry for the loss, she was a great person with a happy go lucky spirit. Will be thinking of all of you in this difficult time - Posted by: Helen kruse (Friend) on: Nov 04, 2014

• Your mom was the first person to show up on our doorstep when we moved to Richer.... she was a second mom to my Colin who spent a lot of time at your house. I'm sure Colin and her are hugging each other tightly ...... and watching over all of us ..... love you guys xoxoxo - Posted by: Linda hansen (Family friend ) on: Nov 04, 2014