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Muriel Coppage Obituary

COPPAGE, MURIEL C. (MAYNARD) 57, of Scenery Lane, died Wednesday, August 13, 2008. She was the daughter of Shirley M. (O'Neil) Varin and her husband Ernest Varin of Smithfield and the late Irving J. Maynard.

Born in Providence, she was a resident of Johnston for the past three years and had previously lived in North Kingstown and Smithfield. She enjoyed dance and had taught ballet.

After attending Rhode Island College she pursued a career in Human Resources and retired from the Human Resource Department at Textron in 2007.

Besides her mother she is survived by her siblings Karen A. McCaffrey of Glocester, Irving J. Maynard, Jr. of Coventry, Nancy J. Babota of Pawtucket, Dorothy A. Yeamen of Richmond, her niece; Julie and her nephew Samuel.

Her funeral service will be held Friday at 11 am in the *ANDERSON-WINFIELD Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. Burial will follow in St. Anns Cemetery. Visitation Friday morning 9:30-11 am. Please omit flowers. For messages of condolence and directions please visit www.andersonwinfield.net

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 14, 2008.

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Karen and Ron Diehl

September 6, 2008

The loss of you was a shock..life has moved by so quickly for all of us but your memory will forever be one of laughter and fun. Your were a good friend and co-worker. May your next life be as fun and exciting as your last one. Peace to all.

Kathy Cady

August 19, 2008

I'm very sorry for your loss. It's been a lifetime (high school) since I had seen Muriel.

Your friend from the past,
Kathy Cady

Patricia Ricciuti

August 17, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Our sincere condolences to the entire Maynard family.
from The Scenic View I Condominium Association.

Maureen O'Donnell-DelFarno

August 16, 2008

Deepest sympathy to the entire
Maynard family - sweet memories
of childhood days in Chepachet
will always include Muriel.

Wendy Raymond Dunham

August 15, 2008

There are no words for the the laughter and spirit that Muriel brought into my life. I had the great pleasure of working with Muriel on and off for many, many years. My heart reaches out to her family at this sad time. You must know, she will be missed by everyone she has ever touched. My deepest sympathy,

Ann Pereira

August 14, 2008

I was shocked and saddened at the same time to learn of Muriel's passing. My prayers are with Muriel and her family at this time of loss. I worked with Muriel fin Textron's HR department from the time she started as a temp at Textron until her retirement in 2007. She was the kind of person one never forgets and will certainly be missed. May she rest in peace!

George Thomas

August 14, 2008

As a past employee of Textron I remember Muriel as being one of the nicest people who was always so friendly and helpful. I am so sorry to learn of her passing. My deepest sympathies go out to her family. She is a great loss to a lot of people.

Ginny Durand

August 14, 2008

My sweet friend Muriel,
You will be missed. Thanks for the laughs and fun we had together here at Textron. I could always count on you to help me. My prayers and thoughts go out to your family.

Managment and Staff Textron HRSC

August 14, 2008

We are all so saddened to hear of Muriel's passing. While some of us never met her in person, we did speak with her often while she worked with Textron.
Muriel always seems so passionate about her work and we missed her once she retired and we still speak of her.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends at this time. She will be greatly missed by the management and staff of the Textron HRSC.

Karen and Dave Martin

August 14, 2008

We are so saddened to learn of Muriel's passing and our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Muriel was a fun, caring and loving person with a heart of gold and we will miss her dearly.

Bob & Andrea Fine

August 14, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of Muriel's passing. We got to know Muriel first through work, and then socially. She was truely one of a kind, and she will be missed.

DONNA MACKSOUD

August 14, 2008

I'M SO VERY SORRY FOR ALL YOU & YOUR FAMILY HAVE BEEN THROUGH,
BUT MY FAITH TELLS ME SHE HAS TO BE IN A BETTER PLACE.
YOU'RE IN MY THOUGHTS AND IN MY
PRAYERS.
DENNIS & I SEND OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND ALL
YOUR FAMILY.
LOVE,
DONNA

Yolanda DaSilveira

August 14, 2008

Nancy, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you & your family on the loss of your sister Muriel. May God give you all the strength and courage to get through this very difficult time.
Yolanda & Roger DaSilveira

Erin Sullivan

August 14, 2008

Nancy, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Mike Egan

August 14, 2008

Our hearts go out to the entire family & everyone is in our thoughts & prayers

Claire Jubb

August 14, 2008

It's hard understanding that you're not here anymore. You were so loving, giving, caring all the time. I will miss you my dear friend, and will remember all the times we had together. Now it's time to rest in peace. I love you.

Kathy Donahue

August 14, 2008

Nancy & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
So sorry for your loss.
Love, Kat & George

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