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.
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Leena Patel and Family
Dear Dave and Family, We are saddened and we are thinking of you. We send our deepest condolences and prayers to all of you. May the loving and fond memories you have of time spent together with Penny comfort you during this difficult time.
Wendy Carr
My deepest sympathies to the whole family. Never easy when you lose a cherished wife, a mom, a grandma and a friend. Hopefully the memories will help as you go through the process. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Xoxo
Tanja and Jamie
Sending all of our love and deepest condolences to your entire family.
Mike and Pam Dover
Our deepest condolences to the entire Muir family.
Kevin Leathem
To the Muir family, so sorry for your loss, I remember your mom quite well at the family gatherings at your cottage. My Condolences, Kevin
Alberta & Roger Floyd
Caring & compassion for the whole Muir clan, in particular Sandra, Anna & Andrew in whose life Penny was such a loving, supportive force.
Lynn &Dunk Walker
So very sorry for your loss. May your many warm memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
REINHARD AND HEIDI
We both send our love and condolence to all of the family in particular to our loving daughter in law Laura.
Dave Junker
My condolences to the entire extended Muir family for the loss of Penny. It feels as though all of her children and grandkids have inherited her love of travel and family! What a wonderful legacy.
Our deepest condolences to the family. We are with you in thoughts and send all our love.