Muriel Edmire Cournoyer, 80 passed away peacefully on September 14, 2018.
Born in New Bedford, MA, she was the daughter of Alida and Adrien Bourcier.
She is survived by her husband George and her five children, Robert (Joann), Richard, Ronald Cournoyer, Renee (Greg) Sikorski, Rosemarie (Michael) Gildner and her brother, Ernest. She thrived being a part of the lives of her 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Muriel is predeceased by her brothers, Richard, Laurent and her sisters, Gertrude, Doris and Alice.
Muriel was a devoted mother and wife. Her family was always her top priority. She was a woman of great faith and believed in the power of prayer. Muriel always wore a smile, carried a tune, welcomed all, and never hesitated to compliment others. She was drawn to nature, especially the beach where she experienced her “slice of heaven”. George and Muriel, over their sixty years of marriage, traveled to many destinations. Muriel took care of many elderly people and received her CNA license at 70 years of age. She was very active in many church groups.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on September 27, 2018 at 1 pm at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 1100 8th Avenue N., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to EWTN to support spiritual growth.
A guestbook is available at www.leefhandcrematory.com.
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.
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