Born in Victoria, BC on June 19, 1928 died peacefully on April 22, 2009. Predeceased by her husband Robert in 1981; parents Dynes and Lila and brother Alan Atkinson.
Muriel will be lovingly remembered and missed by her children Robert (Joanne), Bradley and Barbara (Doug); grandchildren Lisa, Jason, Tammy (Nate), Rosie, George (Christel), Courtney (Phil); 19 great grandchildren; brother Wayne Atkinson (Wendy/Dale); Leslie Brown and sons; brother-in-law Bruce (Janice) Fennell; sister-in-law Joyce Palmer and her many family members, friends, neighbors, customers and cats.
A matriarch in the RV industry, Muriel was the owner/operator of Fennell’s Trailer Supplies Ltd., on the Pat Bay Hwy., for 37 years.
A Tea in her memory will be held at 2 p.m., May 15, 2009 at McCall Bros., Johnson & Vancouver St.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or your local S.P.C.A.
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Hope this reaches you. My name is Barbara Berry. My Mom is/was Pat Kress. She too passed away last spring. She would often mention ” i must get over and see Muriel”. Dementia prevented this.. Their friendship goes back to the 1940’s. My reason for contacting you is I have found 2 lovely photos of your Mom in amongst my mom’s things. Last year actually, I put them away and promptly forgot them. Then came upon them recently . If someone would like them please let me know at 604 526 913. One is signed by your mom 1944 and the other is a wedding pic. Sincerely Barbara Berry, New Westminster BC
Bob, Brad and families,
Sorry to hear of Mum’s passing. She was a fantastic lady. I spent many hours in that store learning about rv’s. She will be fondly remembered and very much missed.
Sincere best wishes and condolences from all in my family to all of yours.
Hello Bob. This message is from Charlie Velikovsky, the electrician. I was so sorry to see the notice of your mother’s passing over. She was a wonderful lady and amazed everyone with her vitality. Back in the 1980’s when I built a Dodge maxi-van into a camper van, I did a lot of business with her. Through the years I’ve enjoyed watching your family grow. You are a chip off the old block – hard-working like your mom. My parents came in to the store a lot as well – Mila and Charlie Velikovsky. They have both passed now. I know you will miss her dearly. My thoughts are with you.
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your dear Mother.
Jack did like visiting with Mrs. Fennell when he came to the shop on the Pat Bay Hwy for RV and Boat Supplies.
Pam Belanger and Family
for Bob and his family. My condolences to all. I was fortunate to have known your mother from when you all were out on the Pat Bay Highway. But I was glad to see you get established by six mile at the bridge location. that is needed in town here. olive mccombe.
To Bob, Lisa & Jason,
Our thoughts and sympathy are with you at this time of your loss of your mother and grandmother who meant so much to you and the community.
Wayne and I offer our deepest condolences to Murial’s family. She will be greatly missed by all that had the privelige to get to know her. We will miss our Saturdays of endless shopping and all our scenic drives we went on together. Murial taught me patience and understanding which I thought I had before I met her. We will never forget our special friendship that we both had with her. And I know that she would want us all continue having as much fun in life that we can. ‘ She Did ‘
To Bob & Family,
Al and I are sorry to hear that your mom passed away. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Bob, Barb & Brad,
We want you to know we are thinking of you. Your mom and” you all” were a big part of our childhood. Good memories.
Mac,Jan & Gordon, Karen, Carllynne,Mark, Greg & Jill.