Ellis, Muriel Caroline
Peacefully at Southbridge Nursing Home on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 Muriel Ellis (nee Graham) passed away in her 93rd year to be with the Lord and her predeceased husband Ken Ellis.
Born on October 22nd, 1932 in Owen Sound to parents Clifford and Corrina Graham, loving mother to Dennis O’Hara (Susan Shepherd) of Langley BC, Jerry O’Hara (Lori Thompson) of Owen Sound, Randy O’Hara (Maureen Elliott) of Owen Sound and Ken Jr. Ellis of Meaford. Grandmother to Maria (Russ Sharp), Michelle, Doyal, of British Columbia, Christopher, Justin (Cassandra), and Lynne (Trever Ireton) of Ontario. Great Grandmother to Hailey, Luka, Anthony, Brooklyn, Dayton of British Columbia, and Aubrey, Weston, Elizabeth, Everett, and Celine of Ontario.
Remembered fondly by her sisters Joan Moore of Meaford and Marilyn Bowman of Owen Sound, and was predeceased by her sister Aloma Sinclair of Owen Sound. She will be missed by many nephews and nieces and their families.
Muriel worked at the Meaford Globe Mills (Woolen Mills), after closure she worked at the Millers Grocery store as a baker until her retirement.
The family wishes to thank Southbridge staff especially the Doctor and Nurses who were with her until the end, ensuring her comfort and providing invaluable support.
As per Muriel’s wishes, there will be no public funeral. A private family funeral service will be conducted at Ferguson Funeral Home, followed by a service of committal and interment at Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Mrs.Ellis was my neighbour for a number of years.
She was a lovely lady. Sorry Ken Jr for the loss of your Mom
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Our sincere condolences to all of Muriel’s family. She was such a kind and friendly person, she will be greatly missed by everyone that loved and knew her.
Raise your glass to a life beautifully lived and a heart deeply loved.
She has earned her wings and now you know an angel by her first name.
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Ken. Very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Thinking of you at this sad time. Joan Scott
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Denis, Jerry, Randy, Ken and families. Our sincere condolences for your loss. I have many memories of her from Globe Mills.
Thursday, April 3, 2025
My deep sympathy to the family at this time. Thanks for all the good times I had with her at coffee, missed by everyone
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Condolences to Muriel’s family. I knew both her and Ken as we bowled together many years ago. Rest in Peace Muriel
Thursday, April 3, 2025
To jerry and all the family our condolences
I remember our trailer park days
Murray
Friday, April 4, 2025
Deepest sympathy to Ken Jr. in the passing of your mom, also to all her family and friends. Muriel was a wonderful neighbour when we lived across from each other on Thom Street. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Friday, April 4, 2025
My deepest sympathy to all of Muriel’s family. I worked for a number of years along side Muriel in the bakery at Valu Mart. I enjoyed her sense of humor and she made those early mornings a lot easier to handle!
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Rest in sweet peace Muriel.
Monday, April 7, 2025
Growing up with Ken Jr, I spent many hours in the house with Muriel and Ken Sr. Muriel was always very friendly and kind to us as kids and even as young adults! Muriel will be missed by all who knew her. My condolences go out to Dennis, Jerry, Randy and Junior.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Ken, I’m very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I was blessed to work with her at the grocery…. she was an awesome lady. I’m thinking of you at this sad time. Fran Pendleton
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Dennis, Susan, Jerry, sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. It has been years since I have seen you all! I worked at the Mill with your Mom and spent some funny and happy times with her. Condolences to you all. Ruth Knott (Briner)