RHODENIZER – Muriel May, 83, of Mill Village, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, NS on Friday, April 5th, 2013.
Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Caleb and Gladys (Lantz) Hirtle.
Muriel was postmaster for the Mill Village Post Office for 18 years. She was an auxiliary member of the Mersey Branch #38, Royal Canadian Legion, Liverpool and a member of Bethany United Church in Mill Village as well a life member of United Church Women. Muriel was an avid Toronto Blue Jays fan and card player. She enjoyed attending the variety shows and music jams.
She is survived by her daughter Barbara (Charles) Corkum, of Mill Village; her sons Steven (Sonia) of Middle Cornwall; Kevin (Karla) of Bridgewater, James (Deborah) of Port Medway. Her grandchildren Michelle (Robert) Stewart of Halifax and Terrilyn Rhodenizer, Kayla Rhodenizer and Kyle Rhodenizer, all of Bridgewater. Her great grandchildren Jaymee, Nicholaus and Abbigail Stewart. Her sister Jeanette Dagley of Bridgewater.
She was predeceased by her husband Edson, an infant sister Barbara and her sister Beulah.
Visitation will be (Monday, April 8th, 2013) from 7 until 9 p.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Funeral service will be Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in Bethany United Church, Mill Village. Lay Minister Peter Anthony officiating. Burial will be in Mill Village Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Bethany United Church or to any charity. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Judi Maillett
Barbara,Steven,Kevin, Jimmy & families,So sorry to hear of your Mom Muriel’s passing. In my thoughts & prayers.
Tim McDonald
Very sorry to learn of Muriel’s passing. I have fond memories of the years I bowled with both Muriel and Edson. She was a sweet lady and will be sadly missed.
sylvia verge
SO SORRY TO C THAT MURIEL HAS PASSED SHE WAS A LOVELY LADY; ALWAYS HAD A SMILE; SHE WILL BE MISSED; RIP MY DEAR LADY;;
Janet and George Fletcher
Rhodenizer Family: We were sorry to hear about your mother. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.
Deborah Zwicker Conrad
Rhodenizer Family: So very sorry to hear of your Moms passing she always had a smile for those she met, may you find comfort in your memories an know that God has another angel in his realm.Our prayers an thoughts are with you.
Anna-Stell and Jordan Vaughn
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. May precious memories help you through the difficult times. Keeping you all in thought and prayer.
Bessie Harnish
I am so sorry to hear of Muriels passing.She had a smile that would light up a room and that made her personality shine.God will hold her in his arms now,so she will be peaceful.God bless her families and their memories.
Bessie & Boys
Mike and Corrie Lockwood
Mike and I are sending the family our sincere condolences Muriel will certainly we be missed in our community….and by our UCW..
Marilyn Huskins( nee Dorey) says
Barbara, Steven, Kevin& James
I just like to send my Condolences to each and everyone of you in
the passing of your mother. She was such a wonderful lady and
whenever she meet you she’d always have a smile on her face and
would take the time to hav e a chat. She will be missed by each and
everyone who knew her. God Bless her and R.I.P
Jane McKinnon Payzant
I am so very sorry. Muriel was a part of my growing up.
She will be missed especially taking tickets at the door of
church teas.
Jane
Brenda and Ira Huskins
Sorry to hear of Muriel,s passing,she was one fine lady, always smiling for sure. Another angel gone from this earth!!
Norman and Bonnie Wentzell
To all the family:
Please accept our sincere condolences at this sad time. Your mom always had a pleasant smile and she will be greatly missed. Hugs.
Bonnie
Lil and Borden Colp
Barb and Charles,
We were sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing . She was a pleasant lady and I’m sure she will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Susan Levy
Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of your Mom. She always had a smile and will be missed dearly by the community.
helen and David Whynacht
We are so sorry to hear of Muriel’s passing. She was such a very nice person and was always smiling. She will be missed……………….. Helen and David
fred and wendy wamboldt
Rhodenizer family: Muriel was a lovely lady. Always had a smile and kind word. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you all. Fred and Wendy Wamboldt.
Ralph and Shirley Morton
Kevin and families, so sorry to hear of your mothers passing, our prayers are with you.
Her greatest memories will last forever.
Bob and Brenda Lohnes
Barbara, Jimmy, Kevin, Steven and Families: So sorry to hear that your Mom has passed away. She will always be remembered as a pleasant and happy lady. May she rest in peace.
Noweta Nickerson and Ron Zwicker
To the family,
We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing , thinking of you and sending our heartfelt sympathy to all of you
Leigh-ann Young
So sorry to hear about Muriel’s passing, she was a joy to work with in the church. May she rest in peace xo
Roger Margaret Leslie
Rhodenizer family sry to hear of your moms passing our thoughts are with you
Irving /Vida McKinnon
To the rhodenizer family….
So sorry to hear of your moms passing ,she will be missed by many.. God bless.
Shirley Melanson
It seems like all too soon we lose all of our loved onesThe loss of your Mom is very sad for you all. I will be away,but my thoughts are with you at this sad time.May the great memories carry you through this difficult time.
Kathy Haggett
Kevin and Karla and family :So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and I know she will be missed greatly! I will always remember her gentle spirit and the way she laughed! She was always so pleasant and happy! To Kayla and Kyle and other grandchildren she was a great Nanny!! Sorry I cannot be there for the service as I am away with work. My prayers will be with you all during this time and in the following days!
MAXINE & TONY RAFUSE
TO MURIELS FAMILY;SO SORRY THAT YOU LOST A GREAT MOM,GRANDMOTHER & SISTER.OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS VERY SAD TIME.MAXINE & TONY ,
Bertha Gerhardt
To Steven, Barbara all the family It is sad to hear that Muriel is gone.She and Edson were among the first peeople I met when I first came to liverpool.she wii be missed by all who knew her.My thoughrs and prayers are withyou all Bertha
Howie & Patty MacKenzie
We were sad to hear that your Mom past away. We have many memories of both your Mom and Dad following all of us during our fastball days, they will always be memories of happy times. My dad past away last week and is being buried today so we will not be with you but our thoughts will
Ann (Parks) and Allan Smith
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She will always be remembered as the post mistress who had a wonderful smile. Ours thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Ethel Wolfe
I am very sorry to hear of your moms passing she will be missed.may God be with you all at this sad time i will be thinking of you all
Harold Beyea
Jim, Barb, Steven & Kevin I am sorry for your trouble. Your Mom was always glad to see me during my infrequent visits to the south shore over the last 55 years. I will miss her. You folks will be in my thoughts during these difficult times.
Deanna & Ralph Grezaud
I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing,Remember the good times, i remember her corn chowder when we visited years ago, i think of her every time i make it, God Bless
Maritime Conference United Church Women
The Maritime Conference United Church Women extend their deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one, Muriel..
May you always keep the memories of Muriel in your heart and treasure them each day.
May the love of God surround you to comfort, strengthen and give you courage to face the difficult days ahead.
May you feel the love and caring of your UCW family and know that they are there to support ,strengthen and give you encouragement.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
In Christian Love,
Reta Manuel,
Corresponding Secretary
Betty and Bernie Conrad
To Barbara, Steven, Kevin, James and families:
Our sincere condolences to all of you. As you remember her love, and mourn her loss, may you also celebrate her life.
May you always be comforted by her memories.
Leo Moreau and Barb Hatt
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. You will be in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Peggy Kelley
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.
Barb & John Dunbar
Barb, Charlie & family,
So sorry to read of your Mom’s death. I will miss her at our annual dinner theater. Our most sincere thoughts are with you all.
Corina & Willis Huphman
To the Family, sorry to hear the loss of your Mom…I met her several years ago when my father in law was in the hospital and her husband was in the same room…everytime we saw each other after that we would have a chat…she was a very sweet lady…who will be missed by all who knew and loved her…R.I.P. Muriel
Geraldine Stevens Williams
To the Rhodenizer family: So sorry to hear of Muriel’s passing. She was always so pleasant and friendly whenever we met. May God be with you at this sad time.
Betty Shupe
Barbara, Stephen, Jim, Kevin and families-Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She will certainly be missed by all who knew her.
Sharon and Tony Vella
Barbara and family: Muriel will be sadly missed, her smile was radiating and she always had something nice to say. Our bingo will not be the same without her.
Our condolences
Sharon and Tony Vella
Teresa L. Smiley
My sincere condolences to the whole Rhodenizer family. Muriel was a wonderful lady with a contagious, friendly smile. She will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all that knew her. May your fond memories help you through the difficult days ahead.
Teresa,
Liverpool, NS
Ed and Betty Ruth and family
Our thoughts are with all of you as you travel this journey. Sending you love and prayers
Ed, Betty and Family.
Gayle (Melanson) Doncaster
Barbara, Steve, Jimmy & Kevin (& families):
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I will always remember her fondly as a wonderful ‘next door neighbour’.