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Marie-Rose Mueller Obituary

MUELLLER Marie-Rose "Muzzy" Mueller, of Stratford, age 111, died on Monday, November 5, 2007. At the time of her death, Muzzy was Stratford's oldest resident, the 2nd oldeast person in Connecticut, the 22nd oldest person in the U.S. and the 48th oldest living person in the world according to the Gerontology Research Group (www.grg.org). She lived in Stratford for the past 10 years at the home of her grandson, Dr. John M. Dederer, and granddaughter-in-law, Melissa G. Dederer. Muzzy died peacefully in her sleep. Muzzy was born in Beaucourt, France, on September 20, 1896. She was the 10th of 11 children born to Mathias and Marie Schleret. Muzzy arrived in America in 1915, and worked for several years as a governess. In one position she met Swiss-born Oscar J. Mueller (d.1990) whom she wed in June 1924 in New York City. They had three daughters, Monique (1927), Evelyn (1929) and Renee (1940). They moved to Bridgeport in the late 1940s before settling on Scofield Avenue in Black Rock. A loving mother and wife, Muzzy was a fulltime homemaker, skilled seamstress and excellent cook. She neigher drank nor smoked and walked everywhere. Muzzy especially delighted in pushing her grandchildren in their strollers around St. Mary's. Muzzy is survived by her daughters, Mrs. Jack Rooney of Guilford, Ms. Evelyn M. Taylor of Madison, and Ms. Renee Foley of Wilton; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. In lieu of flowers, her grandson, Dr. John M. Dederer, suggests that you should give your grandmother or grandfather a big hug and tell them that you love them.

Published by Connecticut Post on Nov. 8, 2007.
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I'll never forget Muzzy. A gentle soul.

Erika Muller

November 23, 2007

On behalf of the MetroNYC Chapter of ARMA, we mourn the loss of Marie-Rose "Muzzy" Mueller and extend our love to John, Melissa and your families.....

Marcel Rodriguez

November 20, 2007

Marie Rose is my great aunt .I will miss her smiling face and the laugher I saw her share with my grandma Stewart her sister at my grandma's house one summer in Virginia.May God Bless you all at this time. Love Mrs.Jeanine R.Lobsien(Johnson)

Jeanine Lobsien

November 16, 2007

i have only known muzzy through my best friend of more than 30 years, ilona glaenzer. ilona spoke of muzzy with great enthusiasm and amazement. how wonderful for muzzy to have passed at home with her family. my thoughts are with you all.

Diana Morgan-Klusak

November 11, 2007

Au revoir Muzzy!
I feel so fortunate to have met her as she was so sweet and I was really happy to have been part of a 100 years old birthday. I am sure you will miss her a lot. Sending you my fondest wishes. Sylvie

Sylvie Gourlet

November 10, 2007

Liz, I'm so sorry to hear about your great loss. You are very blessed to have had "Muzzy" with you for so long. I wished I had met her. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Norma Osuna

November 9, 2007

Having met Muzzy the first time when she was 106 I remember her saying to me, "you know how when you meet someone you feel as if you already know them, that is how I feel about you" I told her that I feel the same way also...that we have always known each other even though we had met for the first time...I am so sorry for the families loss, I know that their house is going to be so quiet without Muzzy there..But their family was blessed to have had her with them and she was so blessed to have them in her life...

Ilona Glaenzer

November 9, 2007

Dear Melissa, John and your family,
We remember Muzzy with appreciation and are glad that we have had the opportunity to meet her once.

Margareta and Bengt Wetterborg

November 9, 2007

Liz, I'm so sorry for your loss and I know how hard it is for you. But you have a lifetime of memories and they will keep Muzzy with you. I just wish I could have met her. I feel like I knew her just through all your stories. You and your family are in my thoughts.

Jane Kinkel

November 8, 2007

Hello Liz and family,
Sorry to hear about your loss! I wasn't fortunate enough to know Muzzy but from what I heard she seemed like a great and funny woman!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Keep you spirits and your head up!

Deanna Bonavia

November 8, 2007

I'm sure you'll miss Muzzy very much, but I'm also sure she's now above watching over her flock down here. Your memories will hold you tight and keep you strong. In Muzzy's 111 years, just think of all the memories she's left behind and all the lives she's touched. I was very fortunate to meet Muzzy twice and what an increadible woman. Be proud, be strong and be aware that she's still there, watching from a higher place with the wings of a true angel.
Hugs to all of you.

Cindi LeMay

November 8, 2007

What a Wonderful GOD we serve! He allowed Muzzy to be a part of your lives until she was 111 years Old! What a Blessing, What a Special Gift. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow - and at the same time may you rejoice being blessed enough to share in the life of such a blessed woman. God Bless You :-)

Jaki Beavers

November 8, 2007

It was a delight to have her living with us for so many years. In lieu of flowers, etc., please go give your parents, grandparents and great-grandparents, if you are lucky enough to have them around, a big hug and kiss and tell them how much you love them...that's what Muzzy loved most!

Melissa (Granddaughter-in-law) Dederer

November 8, 2007

To The Dederer Family,
Words cannot express the deep sorrow we feel for your family. It was such a great honor and privilege to have known such a wonderful woman. Muzzy will be sorely missed.

May it comfort you to know that we will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Hen, Rick, Anthony and Jessi Vitale

Henrietta Vitale

November 8, 2007

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Jessalyn Griffin

November 8, 2007

Liz,

No need to tell you how lucky you were!! She sounded like an amazing women, wish I had met her!

Rosette DuBois

November 8, 2007

I love you Muzzy and I miss you so much. You were such an inspiration to me and so many others. Your warm smile, constant kisses and joyful laugh will live on in my heart forever.
I LOVE YOU!!!

Elizabeth Dederer

November 8, 2007

My Dear Liz, Mr. Dederer & Family:

I want you to know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. I feel truly blessed that I got to know Muzzy so many years ago & no matter how much time went by she always welcomed me with a HUGE HUG & KISS... She could turn your darkest day into the brightest one just by her sweet smile. I wish you all comfort in knowing that she is now at peace.

Jessica Strazza

November 8, 2007

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