It is with a heavy heart we share that our dear, Penelope (Penny) Ann Muir (nee McKay), passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on February 23rd, 2023 at the age of 79. Wife for 57 years of David Muir. Cherished mother of Robert Muir, Heather Muir, Laura Leuschner and Sandra Floyd. Beloved mother-in-law to Teija, Kurt, Kevin, Andrew and soon to be Rosalind. And her most famous and prized role of adored Grandma to Daniel (Michelle), Denya, Spencer, Adam, Brock, Claire, Jane and Anna. Predeceased by her parents Doris and Robert McKay.
Penny was a lover of travel, a good murder mystery, and of course happy hour. Born and raised in Ottawa, Penny spent much of her young life being raised by her grandparents, growing up in Rockcliffe Park and attending Lisgar High School. It is through her grandparents cottage on Lac Bernard that she met David at a clubhouse dance. Dave and Penny went on to purchase land on Lac Bernard in 1968 and built a family cottage that welcomed and housed their children, in-laws, grandchildren and grandchildren in-laws, often all at once to create cherished lifetime memories. Dave and Penny adventured the world together, sailing boats with friends among the Virgin Islands, venturing to South America, the South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand in retirement and wintering in their beloved Aruba. As we mourn the loss of the matriarch of our family, we thank everyone for their support, visits and kind words during this time.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Avenue, on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 10AM. Interment and reception to follow. For those not able to attend Penny's Service in person, you may register for the Livestreaming at the following Livestream Link.
Until then, wear a little orange and raise a glass to celebrate the life of our Penny.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Queensway Carleton Hospital for cancer care.
Digital Guestbook
Larry and Debbie Lomas
Tom Flannery (D&B Burlington)
Laura, my sincerest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother.
Mark JR Cohen
I have been so privileged to have had such fond and everlasting memories of Aunt Penny.
Deepest condolences to the entire Muir family from ours.
Mark, Elizabeth, Sarah, Chloe and Olivia.
Maureen Irie
I'm so sorry for your loss. Thinking of the Muir family and sending condolences to everyone.
John and Debra Nurse
Sandra, Andrew and Anna.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care of you. Take care of each other. ?❤️??
Pirkko&Hannu, Tarja&Chris and family
Our most sincere and heartfelt condolences and love to David, Rob, Heather, Laura, Sandra and all the family. Penny’s smile will be sorely missed.
Pirkko&Hannu, Tarja&Chris and family
Our most sincere and heartfelt condolences and love to David, Rob, Heather, Laura, Sandra and all family. Penny’s wonderful smile will stay in our memories.
Nick van Veen
My deepest condolences to the entire family.
May she live on in your hearts & minds forever.
John and Kay Hill
We have treasured the opportunity to have met such a great neighbour and friend. Penny has shared her love of mystery books, local history, family endeavours, travel, birds, flowers, good food, special restaurants. She was always up for a long socially distanced “Covid’ coffee on her front porch. Xxoo K & John
Nora Ritchie
My deepest condolences to the Muir family. Penny was always a joy....
David and I were single and room mates for a time. Penny who had a grip on the day long before either of us would appear to exchange a kiss and hug with David. I long envied him having that warmth with a lovely lady.