Passed peacefully away in Ryde, Isle of Wight (UK) on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the age of 101 years. Predeceased by her parents Fred and Jessie of St John's; her brothers: Jack, Max and George; as well as her sister Jean. Leaving to mourn her sisters-in-law: Dorothy Rabbitts (St. John's), and Elva Rabbitts-Sutcliffe (Colorado Springs, Col.); niece Margaret (Corner Brook); and nephews: Derek Rabbitts (Monroe, NY), and David Rabbitts (Clearwater, Fla.). Muriel was educated at The Methodist College and trained as a nurse at The Grace General. She went to Britain prior to the outbreak of WW II and though she briefly returned to Newfoundland in the late 1940's, she returned to live out her career in East London. A former member of George Street United Church choir, Muriel was an accomplished pianist, singer, poet, story teller and authored a number of children's books. Her craft skills were varied and earned her many accolades. Cremation has taken place in the UK. A memorial service for the late Muriel G. Rabbitts will be held on Monday, July 23, 2012, at 2 p.m. from George Street United Church, with interment to follow at the General Protestant Cemetery, Old Topsail Road. Anyone who remembers Muriel is warmly invited to attend the services and afterwards welcomed for refreshments at Barrett’s Funeral Home Reception Centre, 328 Hamilton Avenue. To sign the online memorial guest book, please visit www.barretts.ca