Muriel Gidley STAFFORD

STAFFORD, Muriel Gidley F.R.C.C.O.(Hon), L.T.C.M.
Died at the age of 98 years on December 30, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Merrill C. Stafford, loving stepmother of Frank and his wife, Carolyn, Ross and his wife, Doris, and Merilyn Reinholdt, together with many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Muriel Stafford was a distinguished musician; first woman to be President of the Royal Canadian College of Organists, later it's Honorary President, awarded the first Distinguished Service Award; Organist and choir leader of Park Road Baptist Church for over 31 years; Deputy organist and Director of Music at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church.
Muriel Stafford was Past President of the Women's Musical Club of Toronto, and an Honorary Life Member of the Toronto Heliconian Club.
Muriel's busy life included also a garden, toured by a great number of people over many years. She was a member of the North Toronto Horticultural Society, two Rose societies and the Toronto Botanical Garden.
The will be no visitation. A reception will follow the funeral to be held at St. Clement's Anglican Church, 59 Briar Hill Ave. (at Duplex Ave.) Wednesday, January 5 at 2 p.m. Donations may be made to St. Clement's Anglican Church or the charity of your choice. Morley Bedford Funeral Directors (416) 489-8733.