(27 year tenure as a Grade 2 and 3 Teacher at Caledon East Public School; Charter and Life Member Valley Chapter, No. 297 O.E.S., Caledon East; Long time member of Caledon East United Church)
Peacefully at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville, on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, Muriel Enid Johnston, in her 92nd year, beloved wife of the late Joseph Murray McLeod. Loving mother of Trevor and Bonnie McLeod, Margo and Dennis Kowalchuk, Heather and Robert Waldon, Lise McLeod and Charles Fleming. Devoted grandmother of James and Sarah McLeod, Jennifer McLeod; Tamara and Kyle McIntyre, Mark and Cindy Kowalchuk; Jessica, Cassandra and Michael Waldon; Arusha and Anthea Fleming. Cherished great-grandmother of Raylee McLeod; Eric, Paige and Sarah McIntyre; Taylor and Mya Kowalchuk. Dear sister of David Johnston (deceased), Terry and Alma Johnston (both deceased), Dorothy and William (deceased) Gorrell, Barbara and Norman Moote. The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Friday evening 7 – 9 o’clock
and on Saturday morning, February 15 from 10 o’clock until time of funeral service in the chapel at 11 o’clock. Reception following funeral service. Private spring interment St. AndrewsCemetery, Caledon East. If desired, memorial donations may be made to CaledonEastUnitedChurch, 6046 Old Church Road, CaledonEast L7C 1H8 or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Nicholas Brooksbank
We were neighbours for many years on the 5th line. On behalf of the whole Brooksbank family, our condolences at this time
Nicholas
Laurie Walker
Our family would like to express our sympathies for your loss.
Aunt Muriel will remain in my memory as a woman of personal strength and perseverance as well as someone who showed kindness in times of grief.
Laurie Walker
Dave and Sonia Green
We would like to express our sincere sympathy for the loss of your Mother, Grandmother, Sisters, extended Family and Friends. She will be missed by all.
Dave and Sonia Green
Sandy and Carol Stewart
Our sincerest condolences to the friends and family of Muriel McLeod at this sad time. Our two daughters experienced her love for teaching as students of hers at the Caledon East Public School. We enjoyed a warm and friendly acquaintance with Muriel and Murray at the Caledon East United Church. She will no doubt be missed by many, but has left us with many fond memories of a lifetime of service to her community.
Don and Peggy Moote
Heartfelt and sincere condolences to the loving family of Muriel McLeod. She will be missed but never forgotten.
Leone & Tony Beck
Margo, our deepest sympathies to you and the family. Your mom had an inner light that brightened many lives. She never forgot a student of hers and was always interested in what they were doing.The fortitude she embraced during her illness was truly inspiring. She will be fondly remembered.
Michael McCormick
I just heard about your mom. I am so sorry and I want you to know I am thinking of you and what you and your family must be going through right now. Please accept my condolences. I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you.
David and Patti Kowalchuk
Margo, our sincere sympathy, prayers and love to you and your family.
May all your fondest memories give you strength at this time.
David, Patti,
Steven, RJ and Robert
Kowalchuk
Terry Hallett
I just heard of Muriel’s passing and I wanted to send my sincere condolences to the family. I taught with Muriel at Caledon East and learned a lot from her. She is fondly remembered.
Josephine Tweddle and Family
So sorry to hear of Muriel’s passing. We knew and respected her dearly as a school teacher and a great friend from Caledon East. Our condolences to the family.
Barbara Speers
My condolences on the passing of your mother. She was a great friend. We enjoyed many outings together especially to the retired teacher’s meetings. She lived a long life, considering she had many health problems. She will be missed.
Larry & Debbi Pope
We were neighbours, friends, and schoolmates on the good old 5th line. We would like to offer our deepest sympathies to the McLeod family at this difficult time.
Jim and Anne Ball
Our thoughts and prayers are with the McLeod family at this time. We have fond memories of Muriel as an active member of our church and a dear friend in the Caledon East community. Blessings to all.
Judith Robertson & Gordon Gunning
Dear Margo: I was very sorry to hear of your loss of your mother. Sincerest condolences to you and your family at this sad and trying time.
Norma &Eldon Hillyard
We got to know your mom and dad through our involvement with friends of St. Andrew’s. Our sincere sympathy as you deal with the loss of your mom. It is never easy to live without our parents and we cannot imagine how greay a loss without these two fine people in your lives
Janine Woodley
Both my sons were lovingly taught by “Mrs. McLeod” in the ’70’s. She will always be fondly remembered by us. She lived her life well and her students were fortunate to have her in their lives. My deepest sympathy to the whole family.
Kirsten Ball
Lise, I’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I know she touched many, many lives in the community and her positive influence will be felt for years to come. I remember her to be gentle and caring, and visiting your home was always a pleasure. My heart aches whenever I drive by the 5th line house. My thoughts are with you.
Darlene Nelson
Mrs. McLeod was my grade two teacher, and fellow church member of the United Church in Caledon East. She was a wonderful teacher and a warm and genuine lady. She will always be fondly remembered in my mind and heart. My condolences to the entire McLeod family.
Dawn Moffatt-Ironside
I am so terribly sad to hear of Muriel passing. She was a dear neighbour and friend…and a treasured member of our collective “fifth line east” family. Always a consummate professional, she taught her students with sensitivity and firmness…encouraging, nurturing, and championing each and every one. I will miss her deeply…and am privileged to have had her in my life for so many years. Deepest sympathy to all of the McLeod family ..with love from Thunder Bay. Xx
Marion and Gerald Proctor
We want to express our sympathy for your loss and to let you know that our thoughts are with you.
Vanessa and Steve Purves
Our sincerest condolences for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this time.
Susan Sweet
Margo and family, my condolences on the loss of your mother.
My thoughts are with you during this stressful time. Wishing you peace.
Susan
Martha Taylor (nee Trotter)
Hi Margo, I heard about your Mom, from afar & am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember your Mom as a very sweet, kind Lady. She was always genuinely interested in people, no matter their age. A role model for many. I can well imagine how she must have adored her grandchildren & great grandchildren. May wonderful memories, help you through difficult days.
Our sincerest of sympathies to you & your Family.
Martha Taylor (Trotter) & Family (B.C.)
Nancy Locking
Trevor, Margo, Heather & Lise,
I hope that happy memories will help you through this difficult time. Your Mom was my Grade 2 teacher and I have fond memories of that year. I also remember having some great times with Heather while visiting at the McLeod’s. Your Mom was a great lady!
Regards, Nancy Locking (Richardson)
Heather Ritzema (Moffatt)
Muriel was my Grade 2 teacher and neighbour on the 5th line.
She helped begin my live of books reading the
SRA reading cards :). I used to visit once
in awhile to ride Kajet the chestnut horse
who was always in his front pasture.
So sad to hear of her passing, my Mom and
I got to have a great visit with her when I
was down from out West visiting. I bet she’d
love to hear that some of us remained in
farming for a living – we are in Huron County
with 300 Holsteins and new milking robots.
She passed on her strong values of a good
education, respect, hard work and enjoyment
of people – condolences to the whole family,
Sincerely, Heather Ritzema nee Moffatt
from 17600 5th Line East
Mary Archer (nee Matheson)
Margo, my deepest sympathy to you and the family. One great lady, she will be missed but her fond memories will live on.
Mary Archer (Matheson)
Joan Leighton
My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Muriel McLeod. I was in Grade 8 when I moved to Caledon East so I didn’t have Muriel as a teacher but I remember a fine lady with a warm smile and a kind, gentle nature. My Mother thought a lot of her and as the school nurse she knew Muriel better than I. Joan Leighton (Regina, Sk)
Jean Bruce
I send my sincere sympathy to the whole family. We haven’t talked in quite a while but memories of you folks have often been in my mind.
Jean Bruce
Madilynn Wade (Hancox)
Sincere sympathy to Muriel’s family. I remember her as a wonderful teacher….even though I was never in her class. She had that warm personality that welcomed everyone in the school. The kids always knew you could go to her for help or a chat. She left a lot of people with good memories!!
Madilynn Wade (Hancox)
Owen Sound, ONT
Linda Pooley Barr
I send my sincere condolences to the family and you are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember Mrs. McLeod with fond memories as she was my Grade 3 teacher many years ago. Keep the good memories close.
Carmela Scoles (Hummingbird Flowers)
I am so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. I enjoyed my little conversations with her in Shelburne when she ordered flowers. She was a wonderful woman who will be greatly missed. My condolences to the entire family. Carmela
Adrienne and Laverne Kirkness
Hi Margo and Denny,
So very sorry to hear about your mom’s passing.
Our thoughts are with you.
Tom and Helen Brett
We are sorry we were unable to attend Muriel’s funeral. Our condolences to the family.
Our thoughts are with you.
Ann Robinson (Moffat)
Margo, I had great respect for you mom through teaching. In the early years of my teaching career, I would see her at workshops and conferences and she was always such a wonderful role model, informative, helpful, and with a sense of humour. May your memories help ease the pain at your loss.
Sincerely, Ann Robinson
Leona wilder
Mrs Mcleod was my grade 2 teacher she was a wonderful out going lady you would ever want. She would want us to remember her as a loving and caring person who dedicated her time to teach any student that need extra help. she will be missed may you rest in peace.