A strong but kind and gentle soul, born in Amherst, NS, to Irving and Myra (Purdy) Crawford, most of her childhood was spent in Millvale, NS.

In her late teens, she attended the Amherst Academy and then Normal College in Truro. While teaching school, she married Ivan Keith Purdy in 1942. Muriel was a member of the Miillvale United Church, serving as Elder, secretary/treasurer, organist and other offices over the years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, life member of the Millvale UCW and she gave leadership and support to local community groups and projects, like CGIT and 4H.

Muriel delighted in her personal collection of her family history and loved sharing her knowledge and stories of the past with an amazing attention to detail. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles, knitting and keeping in touch through her iPad. Visits with family and friends of her age became fewer but the stories they shared were treasures of the past.

Muriel had been a school teacher, wife and loving mother. Upon the unexpected death of her husband in 1983, Muriel carried on the family business as blueberry producer and wood lot owner, with the support of two sons, Wendel and Gordon.

She was devoted and was much loved by her family. Muriel is survived by her children, Bob (Sharon) Purdy, Onoway, AB, Wendel (Linda) Purdy, Williamsdale, NS, Judy (Bruce) Corkum, Bridgewater, NS, Elizabeth MacArthur, Claremont, NS, Lloyd (Rachelle) Purdy, Cap Cocagne, NB, Patricia Brown, Williamsdale, NS, Dan Purdy, Williamsdale, NS and Rebecca Purdy, Amherst, NS. Remembering most every birthday and occasion with a card, Muriel loved her whole family including 22 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and her extended family. The fate of her son Joe Purdy remains unknown.

She was predeceased by her husband Ivan Purdy, children, Donna Purdy and Gordon Purdy, grandson Michael Purdy and her brother Norman Crawford.

A strong but kind and gentle soul, born in Amherst, NS, to Irving and Myra (Purdy) Crawford, most of her childhood was spent in Millvale, NS.

In her late teens, she attended the Amherst Academy and then Normal College in Truro. While teaching school, she married Ivan Keith Purdy in 1942. Muriel was a member of the Miillvale United Church, serving as Elder, secretary/treasurer, organist and other offices over the years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, life member of the Millvale UCW and she gave leadership and support to local community groups and projects, like CGIT and 4H.

Muriel delighted in her personal collection of her family history and loved sharing her knowledge and stories of the past with an amazing attention to detail. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles, knitting and keeping in touch through her iPad. Visits with family and friends of her age became fewer but the stories they shared were treasures of the past.

Muriel had been a school teacher, wife and loving mother. Upon the unexpected death of her husband in 1983, Muriel carried on the family business as blueberry producer and wood lot owner, with the support of two sons, Wendel and Gordon.

She was devoted and was much loved by her family. Muriel is survived by her children, Bob (Sharon) Purdy, Onoway, AB, Wendel (Linda) Purdy, Williamsdale, NS, Judy (Bruce) Corkum, Bridgewater, NS, Elizabeth MacArthur, Claremont, NS, Lloyd (Rachelle) Purdy, Cap Cocagne, NB, Patricia Brown, Williamsdale, NS, Dan Purdy, Williamsdale, NS and Rebecca Purdy, Amherst, NS. Remembering most every birthday and occasion with a card, Muriel loved her whole family including 22 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and her extended family. The fate of her son Joe Purdy remains unknown.

She was predeceased by her husband Ivan Purdy, children, Donna Purdy and Gordon Purdy, grandson Michael Purdy and her brother Norman Crawford.