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Muriel Ethel PATERSON

Female 1920 - 2020  (99 years)


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  • Name Muriel Ethel PATERSON 
    Born 1 Sep 1920  Canaan Forks, Queens, New Brunswick Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Residence 2004  Coles Island, Queens, New Brunswick Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 31 Aug 2020  Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Person ID I10622  bmds
    Last Modified 5 Sep 2020 

    Father Robert Marlin Locke PATERSON,   b. 13 Oct 1866, Saint John, New Brunswick Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Dec 1959, Mill Cove, Queens, New Brunswick Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 93 years) 
    Mother Mary Althea KEIRSTEAD,   b. 20 Jan 1889, Canaan Forks, Queens, New Brunswick Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 May 1964, Halifax, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Family ID F2703  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Arnold William SLEEP,   b. 8 Apr 1911, Coles Island, Queens, New Brunswick Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Dec 2013, Oromocto, Sunbury, New Brunswick Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 102 years) 
    Married 18 May 1938  Johnston, Queens, New Brunswick Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Children 
     1. Ashley SLEEP
     2. Sandra SLEEP
     3. Wayne SLEEP,   d. Bef 2013
    Family ID F4401  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 1 Sep 1920 - Canaan Forks, Queens, New Brunswick Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 18 May 1938 - Johnston, Queens, New Brunswick Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 2004 - Coles Island, Queens, New Brunswick Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 31 Aug 2020 - Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S4] Obituary.
      It is with heavy hearts the family of Ethel Muriel (Paterson) Sleep announce her passing on August 31st,2020 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. She passed one day shy of her 100th birthday.
       Ethel was born September 1st, 1920. The daughter of Robert and Mary Paterson of Cannan, NB and a devoted wife (the Bride) to Arnold William Sleep for more than 75 years. Arnold predeceased her December 18th, 2013.
       Ethel adored her children and is survived by Ashley Sleep (Theresa) and Sandra Trecartin. She was predeceased by four children. Wayne (late Anne) and three infants: Ina Maxine, Myrna and Eugene.
       Ethel was a cherished Grandmother to Timothy and Angela Trecartin, Yolanda Mullett (late Gary), Leah Mercer, Arnold Paul Sleep, Donald Anderson (Wendy) and Marilyn Wynn (Kevan) She was also a dearly loved Great and Great Great grandmother.
       Ethel was a member of the former LOBA and Coles Island Senior Citizens Club. She was the clubs last surviving charter member. In her early years of marriage Ethel would accompany her husband working as the cook in lumber and sawmill camps. Throughout her life she worked as a baker and cooked in various restaurants. She was a hair stylist by trade, but cooking was her greatest passion. She loved to feed her family and friends. There was always a place at Ethel’s table.
       A treasured Aunt to several nieces and nephews. Ethel was the last surviving member of her family. She was predeceased by 3 brothers and 8 sisters.
       Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, NB (506-433-1176) At Ethel’s request no visitation will be held. A celebration of Ethel’s life will be held from Coles Island Cemetery on Friday, September 4, 2020 at 1:00pm. Donations in Ethel’s memory can be made to the Sussex Community Church (Salvation Army) or the charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through WallaceFuneralHome.com
       The family would like to express their deepest thanks to the home care workers that allowed Ethel to stay in her own home. All of their kindness, care and support will never be forgotten.

    2. [S48] New Brunswick Provincial Archives – Vital Statistics, (website).
      Certificate of marriage.