MacKAY, Muriel Josephine, 98, of Shelburne, died peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2011 in Roseway Manor, Sandy Point. Born in Shelburne she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Lydia (Dolliver) Swansburg. Muriel was a lifelong resident of Shelburne and was a very community-minded individual. She was a member of the IODE, the Shelburne Historical Society, an active member of the Genealogical Society and a Founding Member of the Shelburne Garden Club. She was a member of Trinity United Church as well as the U.C.W. Muriel was a natural genealogist and was frequently called upon for her recollections. She is survived by her daughters, Jane (David) Cushing; Sally (John) DeWolf; and Mary Lee Gonzaga; grandchildren, Susan, Nancy, Paul, Sarah, Alison, Jaime and Jo Ann as well as 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, Russell Alexander MacKay and sister Jean Swansburg. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held on Monday, November 28 in Trinity United Church, Shelburne with Reverend Joanne McFadden officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Shelburne Volunteer Fire Department or charity of choice. On-line condolences may be sent to: hmhuskilson@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book at: www.huskilson.net

“Let me live in a house by the side of the road
And be a friend to Man.”