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Muriel Duckworth Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 23, 2009.

DUCKWORTH, Muriel Helena 1908 - 2009 Surrounded by her family, she died with dignity and grace on August 22, 2009. With love and respect we bid farewell to our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and champion of peace and justice. We will remember her words: WAR IS STUPID! Only love can save the world. She is survived by her three children, Martin, Eleanor and John, and their families. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to: the Oxfam Canada Jack and Muriel Duckworth Fund for Active Global Citizenship; Voice of Women (Nova Scotia); Canadian Friends Service Committee; Maison Emmanuel, Centre Educatif -- a therapeutic community for special needs and home to one of Muriel's granddaughters ( www.maisonemmanuel.org ). A celebration of her life will be announced at a later date.

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August 28, 2009

Serena Renner posted to the memorial.

August 27, 2009

Pat Hanley posted to the memorial.

August 25, 2009

Maureen Vaughan-Shea posted to the memorial.

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Serena Renner

August 28, 2009

Muriel was a dear friend and colleage during my time in Halifax as Executive Director of the Nova Scotia NDP. We spent many evenings sitting around the
kitchen table at her home in Halifax.
I valued her wise council and commitment to the Party. Muriel was instrumental in encouraging women to become more involved and take on roles at the Executive level and stand as candidates. She lead the way by putting her own name forward on many occasions even though there was no chance of winning.
Muriel will be dearly missed by all her
many friends and family. She left us
richer for having known her.

Pat Hanley

August 27, 2009

Our condolences to Muriel's family and our gratitude for having shared Muriel with us over these many years. I had the honour of succeeding Muriel, at her insistence, as president of Movement For Citizens Voice and Action in Halifax in the 70's. It was always a joy simply to be in her presence. Her unwavering committment to social justice and peace moved mountains. That she was truly a global citizen is evidenced by the report of her passing in the Dominion Post here in Wellington New Zealand. Muriel's wise council and inspired leadership demonstrated how we can all do our part in the struggle for a better world.

Pat Hanley and Family, Pukerua Bay, Porirua, New Zealand

Maureen Vaughan-Shea

August 25, 2009

My condolences to Muriel's family. My son Austin (who is a 4th cousin)and I (a 3rd cousin)enjoyed our visit with her at her cottage. Even though Austin was quite young back then, he said he remembers that day. So glad we were able to meet this amazing woman.

athalie stock vaughan

August 24, 2009

Our condolences to all of Muriel's family we are sadden to hear of her passing. Did so enjoy metting her at the cottage and having lunch and talking about the Austins ,will miss her and our phone calls.Vaughan family.

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Judith Brain

August 23, 2009

Heartfelt condolences to all Dr Duckworth's Family. She will live on through her tremendous works, her great wisdom, her inspirering example and courage. I will never look at a Crossword Puzzle without thinking of her. Judith Brain and Family

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