Muriel P. Lucier age 89 of Mansfield entered into eternal peace on Thursday February 21, 2013 at home with her loving family by her side.
Muriel was born in Nova Scotia Canada on July 6, 1923, to the late Allen and Hilda Russell. She grew up in Canton, and became a US citizen on December 28, 1955. She graduated from Studley Beauty Culture School in Boston and worked as a hair dresser. During WWII, Muriel supported the war effort by working at a Canton based company, Mu-Switch, in the 1940’s.
After she married she traveled extensively, living in New York, Japan, and Maine. She subsequently returned to Massachusetts and made her home in Canton once again. She later remarried and moved to South Yarmouth, where she spent 20 of her happiest years enjoying life on Cape Cod.
Muriel was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star #132 Chapter for over 50 years, where she made many lifelong friends. She also belonged to the Trinity Episcopal Church and sang in the choir. Among her many hobbies were crafts, crocheting and gardening. Her greatest passion, however, was spending time with family. She had a special graciousness and a heart of gold, along with an infectious smile. She leaves loving memories to be treasured by all who knew her.
Beloved wife of the late Roland J. Beloved mother of her devoted daughter Dale York & her husband Bradford of Mansfield and son Douglas Vrooman and his wife Diane of Port St. Lucie, FL. She is the cherished grandmother of Scott Fuoco and his wife Cheryl of Brockton, and Dustin Vrooman of Port St Lucie, FL., and her treasured great granddaughters Allicia and Rachael. She is survived by her dear sisters Thelma Loring of Norwood, Phyllis Viola of Brockton, a brother Donald Russell of Stoughton and the late Otis and Ellery Russell. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends invited to attend a memorial service at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Saturday at 2 pm. Burial private. Donations may be made in her memory to the American Diabetes Assn 330 Congress St. #501 Boston, MA 02210.