Muriel NAY

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NAY: Muriel Irene Nay (Hill) passed away on February 16, 2009 with her three children and their spouses at her side. She went peacefully in her sleep. Mom was born on the family farm three miles northeast of Ninga on August 26, 1918. She was born to Thomas Antony Hill and Florence Ida (Brown). She had two younger sisters, Ruth Campbell and Alma McCausland. She went on to graduate from Killarney High School and then went to Success Business College in Winnipeg. She worked for a few years at Swift's in Winnipeg and Toronto. In 1943, mom went to Bellville Ontario, to marry her neighbour, Morley Nay, who was serving in the Air Force. They were later posted to Toronto, Port Alberni and Tofino, B.C. Mom loved telling us of some of the beautiful things they saw in their early lives together, like Casa Loma in Toronto and the sunsets on Vancouver Island. They would return to dad's home farm, four miles northeast of Ninga, in 1945 and lived there, until 1960. Dad became the Postmaster in Ninga, which mom ran as dad continued to farm for a few years. She ran the Post Office until 1975, when they would move to Boissevain. Mom worked in the office for her nephew, Kenn Riddell, in his plumbing business for a number of years. In 1984, mom and dad moved to Killarney and in 1997, she moved to Brandon. Mom had many interests in her life. She enjoyed curling, cards, sewing and crafts, artwork, drawing, gardening and travelling. Her travels took her to England, Scotland, Portugal, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah, California, Florida, Mexico, and of course, Texas where mom and dad spent many winters. She would never turn down an invitation to play cards and especially loved playing with her grandchildren. She loved watching curling and ball. In 1950, Jim was adopted and Diane (Gouldie) in 1952. A few years later, in 1959, along came Mary Lou (Klassen). Mom is survived by her sisters, Ruth Campbell and Alma and her brother-in-law, Gene McCausland. She is also survived by her three children, Jim and Trudy (Patterson), their children Brad of Calgary and Janice of Brandon and great grandson Zachary; Diane and Cliff Gouldie and their two children Sherry and Mark Pippert of Falmouth, Nova Scotia and great grand children Robyn and Holly, also Travis and Pam (Saban) and great grandson Leyton; and Mary Lou and Rod Klassen and their two children Brett and Laura. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Morley in 1984 and many in-laws. The funeral service was held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel on Friday, February 20, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Shannon McCarthy of Central United Church officiating. Honorary Pallbearers were Muriel's grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to a charity of your choice.Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com.

As published in Brandon Sun on Feb 21, 2009