Janet Muriel McLuhan
1935-2018
McLUHAN, Janet Muriel
– Truro, passed away peacefully at home on
Saturday, February 3, 2018, after a long and courageous battle with
cancer. Muriel leaves to mourn her daughters, Brenda, Bowen Island,
British Columbia; Lynn (Allan Troop), Truro; brother, Al McLellan;
sister, Marian McClure (Bill Walker); niece, Shannon McClure (Chris
Johnson) and their son, Parker; niece, Lisa McLellan and her daughter,
Nyana; many McLuhan cousins. Muriel was predeceased by her husband and
best friend, William (Bill) McLuhan; parents, Richard and Helen
McLellan; brother, Murray.
Muriel was born and grew up in Wellington County, Ontario,
and moved to Mount Forest to work in a dental office (her first job),
when she was just 17. There she met and fell in love with
her future husband, Bill. When Bill moved to Toronto to study
dentistry, she followed and worked in a clothing textile
business. In 1959, they were married. Muriel was a devoted
wife and mother, and her family was her world. She also loved fashion,
antiques, good food, animals of all kinds and travel. She
especially loved vacationing in Naples, Florida, where the climate was
more to her liking…the hotter, the better!! In 2008 Mom was
diagnosed with cancer in her spine; her spirit, strength, and sheer
determination carried her through the last few years as her cancer
continued to spread. She outlived all
expectations. We cannot express how grateful we are for the
excellent care Mom got from all the staff at Parkland; Robyn, Connie
and the entire staff went above and beyond the call of duty in meeting
Mom’s exacting standards! A heartfelt thanks as
well to Dr. Henderson, Lisa Weatherbee and the entire Palliative Care
team along with the VON; you are all angels.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner
Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro and England Funeral Home, Mount
Forest, Ontario. Mom will be laid to rest at a graveside service in
Mount Forest this spring where she will be reunited with our father,
just as she wanted. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to
the Canadian Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice. Private
messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing
Muriel’s obituary on-line and selecting « Send A
Condolence » at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Janet Muriel McLuhan 19352018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia
