Obituary of Muriel Hartman

Muriel Annie Hartman 99, Mount Pleasant, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2005 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. She was the daughter of the late Theophilus and Delilah (Bush) Wilkie. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Muriel was born on Bush Island on May 9, 1905. She received her high school diploma in 1922 and began her teaching career in Martins Point at the age of 17. She was a member of NSTU and taught in one room schools throughout Lunenburg County, as well as Petite Riviere Elementary until her retirement in 1967. Muriel was a member of the United Church in Mount Pleasant and later, West Side United, Pentz. She was active in her church holding various positions, such as Sunday School teacher, choir member, Secretary – treasurer for the W.A. etc. She read the Bible daily and enjoyed reminiscing with anyone willing to listen. Her love of reading, crossword puzzles, watching hockey on tv and visits from her extended family kept her young at heart. She is survived by niece Mona Corkum, New Cumberland; nephews, Arnold (Gwen) Wilkie, Pleasantville; Robert (Joan) Wilkie, Dayspring; Gary (Bonnie) Wilkie, Amherst; nice Audrey (Allen) Hopkins, Dayspring; Mary (Karl) Foran, Dartmouth and many great nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her husband Alvin; sister, Vera; brother, Henry, niece Shirley Crowell, nephews, Ernam and Theodore Baker. Funeral service to celebrate Muriel’s life will be 2 p.m. Thursday in West Side United Church, Pentz. Nancy Ritchie officiating. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery, Mount Pleasant. There will be no visitation at the funeral home by request. Family flowers only, donations may be made to West Side United Church or the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater where online condolences may be made at www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.