Muriel Irene Brinston departed peacefully on Friday, November 20, 2009 at the age of 89 surrounded by her loving family. Left to celebrate her life are: her husband, Richard; children: Harvey (Ann), Gerald (Donnie), Edie (Robert Philips), Kathy (Yve LeRoy); grandchildren: Kelly, Adrienne, Philip, Adam, Scott, Jamie Lynn, Matthew, Stephen; great-grandchildren: Nicole, Ryan, Jacob, Hayden, Austin; twin sister, Frances Vardy; brother, Cecil Miles, as well as a large circle of family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Hubert and Doris Miles; great-grandchild, Brooke Brinston-Carter. The family will be receiving friends and family on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the First United Church, St. Clare Avenue, Stephenville, from where the funeral service will take place on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Kathryn Eddy officiating. Interment will follow the service at Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or the First United Church Memorial Fund. The family guest book may be signed by visiting our website www.fillatre.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.￿