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Muriel Violet Sudbury
Celebration of Life

MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre
30 King Street East, Cobourg

Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
12:00pm - 2:00pm

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Muriel Violet Sudbury

August 13, 1920 - April 25, 2025

Muriel Sudbury passed away peacefully on April 25th, in her 105th year. Born in Alberta in 1920, she grew up during the Great Depression. During World War II, while contributing to the war effort at Neon Products in Vancouver, she met Alan Sudbury, the love of her life. They married in 1947 and raised four children—David, Harold, Peter, and Nancy. Alan was transferred to Toronto in 1964 and the family settled in Scarborough. Muriel became a medical secretary and worked for many years in a medical practice.

After Alan’s retirement, they moved to Cobourg, Ontario, where they became active members of the local arts community. Though they enjoyed traveling, their greatest joy was time spent with family. They were proud, devoted grandparents to nine grandchildren.

After Alan’s passing in 2005, Muriel—fondly known as Grandma Suds—remained active at Palisade Gardens in Cobourg for nearly 20 years. Even as her eyesight and hearing faded, she stayed engaged and full of warmth until a fall required long-term care.

Muriel’s sparkling green eyes and smile lit up every room. She found joy in painting, photography, music, and conversation. Her words of wisdom stayed with many, especially this favorite saying:

“Life is like a path of newly driven snow; be careful how you tread it, for every step will show.”

Rest in peace, Muriel. Love always
—Your family and friends

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Ann Logan - July 17, 2025

I fondly remember meeting Muriel when my late step-mother Molly was a member of the CAC. The photo her family chose captured her perfectly. My condolences to you.

Rose Nivisi - July 11, 2025

I recently learned of Muriel's passing. I had the privilege of getting to know both Muriel and Alan when I was the proprietress of the Train Place Cafe & Gallery. She was a bubbly, happy, and vivacious lady, as well as a huge fan and supporter of Alan and his artistic talents. A truly beautiful woman, she has now rejoined the love of her life!

Maureen Mullally - July 11, 2025

Muriel was a dear friend always cheerful and positive even when her eye-site was failing we met at the Art club and had a lot in common.

Maureen Mullally - July 11, 2025

Muriel was A dear friend we met at the art club and kept in touch for many years she was always happy and cheerful we all miss her.

Gloria Bales - July 10, 2025

I am sorry Muriel has passed but she will be in a better place. I know Muriel from Art Club. She had me up to see her apartment in Palisades. I remember her as being very happy and kind.

Sheila McCoy - July 10, 2025

Just heard of Muriel's passing. She was a great fun lady and would NEVER admit her age - so maybe that was the secret to living such a long, successful life. Muriel will be remembered by CAC members and will be missed by a lot of people. My condolences to the many family members. Sheila McCoy (Cobourg Art Club)

Diane - July 8, 2025

Sending my deepest Condolances to the family. Your mum was a wonderful lady. She certainly was a Blessed to have lived to be 105 years of age! She sure was a trooper. ✨️ Rest in Peace Muriel 🙏

Alma Beston - July 8, 2025

Condolences to the Family of Muriel Sudbury. I knew Shirley and as church family at Trinity Church. As a child of God she will now be in the Kingdom of Heaven with her Lord enjoying the rewards!

Suellen Stratton - July 5, 2025

Muriel was the sweetest lady with a lovely chuckle. Even as she aged she remained cheerful and busy. She was a good friend of my mother in laws, living opposite Margot at the Palisades. Appropriately named Violet she loved flowers and gardening and was very supportive of the Hort Society and Palisades Courtyard garden. Always welcoming, I used to enjoy visiting her. My condolences to the Family for your loss.

Jennifer Darrell - July 4, 2025

Just learned of Muriel's passing - had no idea she was still alive after all these many years! What a trooper she was - always with a smile, courageously accepting her loss of sight (so traumatic for an artist) and cheerfully continuing on no matter what challenges came her way in her marvelous long life. My sincere sympathies to her family.

Kathleen Chalmers - July 3, 2025

To Dave and family, So sorry to hear the passing of your Mom. Even though she lived an incredibly long life, it is never long enough for those she left behind. Our hearts go out to you at this time. Kat and Andy

Jennifer Trefiak & Peter Thomas - July 3, 2025

We are sorry to learn today about your mom's passing, Peter. It seems she lived a wonderful life and was a very cherished woman who will be deeply missed. We send you our love and healing thoughts during your time of grieving.

Jayme Clarey - June 30, 2025

This beautiful lady was one of my beloved residents while I worked at Palisade Garden’s all through highschool & college. She was always so happy to interact with anyone & her joy for day-to-day life spread to everyone she was around💛 My condolences to her family, she is one I could never forget💜💚