MUIR (GROOM), MAY C.
At Lincourt Manor, St. Stephen, on Wednesday, March 25th, 2015; May Christina (Vail) (Groom) Muir, formerly of Heathland, NB, wife of the late Marshall Groom and the late Jack Muir. Born in Norton, NB she is the daughter of the late Talmadge and Lily (Tait) Vail.
May is survived by her daughters Lorraine Hallowell (Dale), Cheryl Dempsey (James) of St Stephen, NB, Nancy Gillespie (Herb) of St. George, NB and Roxanne McAllister(David) of Saint John, NB, 14 grandchildren, Todd, David, Jill, Heather, Mike, Julie, Mark, Johnny, Jenna, Taylor, Matthew, Andrew, Luke & Allison, several great grandchildren, brother Talmadge Vail (Joanne) of Ontario, sisters, Viola Maxey of Toronto, Ina Russell (Mel) of Bath, NB, Fern Armstrong and Gerna McCullum, both of Norton, NB, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
May was predeceased by her first husband Marshall Groom and her second husband Jack Muir, her daughter Marilyn Groom, a brother Murray and a sister Trudy "Gert".
In Mays' earlier years she worked as a Registered Nurse with Charlotte County Hospital, first serving in surgery, then in obstetrics finishing up her career of many years in the nursery. She was a longtime member of Kirk McColl United Church serving in the choir.
By Mays' request cremation will take place. A graveside memorial service will take place at a later date at St Stephen Rural Cemetery, followed by a reception at Kirk McColl United Church Hall. Time and date to be announced.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Charlotte County Cancer Society, NB Heart & Stroke Foundation or charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences to the family or donations can be made at www.humphreysfh.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care & direction of Humphreys Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St Stephen, NB, E3L 2B2 (506-466-3110)