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Dorothy Muir Obituary
Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Maurice and Elizabeth (Turner) Burnside. She was an active member of the Phenix Baptist Church for many years.
She was the sister of the late Earl Burnside, Ethel Spencer and Douglas Burnside. Mrs. Muir was the beloved aunt to the late Dr. Robert Spencer, Elizabeth (Spencer) Hersey and many other nieces and nephews.
Burial will be private. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Monday at 11 AM in the Greenville Baptist Church, 582 Putnam Pike, Greenville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Baptist Womens Ministries, P.O. Box 330, 54 Exeter Rd., Exeter, RI 02822 or to the RI Food Bank. Arrangements by Winfield & Son's Funeral Home.
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Elizabeth Taddei
September 8, 2007
I will always remember Aunt Dot as the "constant" faimily member. I think that sums her up well: whatever the occassion, she always made an appearance, even up to the end. Whereas I would forget what day Christmas is on if it weren't for the signs everywhere, she somehow remembered everyone's birthdays--all four generations of us would get cards in the mail every year. I got to come up and visit this past Christmas with the family and, sure enough, there she was, almost 95 and still going strong. She was a woman who loved her family and thrived on watching us learn and grow. I will miss her; but I know she's much happier where she is now. One day soon we will see and be with her again.
Lynn Hersey
September 6, 2007
Aunt Dot was always organized. She had every birthday, every anniversary, and every special occasion listed in her date book, and never failed to send a card.
She also knew how to set boundaries with us as kids, when she babysat. I knew she would not approve, so when the neighbor boys invited Jill and me to climb up the barn roof to sled down on cardboard, we had to sneak up there without her knowledge. When I fell off the edge, Jill went right to Aunt Dot to tell her my plight. She knew I needed no spanking that day, as the fear of God entered me...when the wind was knocked out of me on my fall. We were secure with Aunt Dot. She always knew what to do...and what NOT to do.
I got to see her 2 months before her homegoing. She told me she was ready to go home. She envisioned the great "cloud of witnesses" and longed to see Jesus, Uncle Gib, and the rest of her family that had gone on before.
She had always prepared for every event of her life, and would NOT accept being an invalid. And Jesus heard her prayer when she told Him she was ready to go.
I will never forget her, and will miss her, but rejoice that she is happy now.
Susan Guilmain
September 1, 2007
Her favorite phrase in later months was "I am so blessed!" She saw the best in each person, and cherished all her family and friends.
Joe Hersey, Jr
September 1, 2007
Aunt Dot helped to raise four generation of children. She was a firm disciplenarian, yet staying overnight at her house always was fun and provided many of us fond memories. Family was always a priority. She always stayed in close contact with family members, visiting when possible, and helped keep all of us in contact with one other. She had no children of her own, but instead "adopted" her nephews and nieces as well as their children and grandchildren.
Her marriage with Gib Muir was a strong and lasting one. She was an example to generations of family members. We will all miss her terribly. We will never forget her kindness, her generosity, her care.
She is home now with her Lord, and I for one look forward to seeing her there.
Sandra and Wayne LePage
September 1, 2007
Betty and family, Dr Bob's family...we are sorry to learn of your aunt's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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