Muriel Ethel PATERSON

1920 - 2020  (99 years)

• Name	Muriel Ethel PATERSON
  Birth	1 Sep 1920	Canaan Forks, Queens, New Brunswick
  Gender	Female
  Residence	2004	Coles Island, Queens, New Brunswick
  Death	31 Aug 2020	Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick   [1]
  Siblings	3 brothers and 7 sisters
  1. Cyril Alexander PATTERSON,   b. 21 Jun 1907, Canaan Forks, Queens, New Brunswick d. 24 Jan 1982, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick  (Age 74 years)   2. Louise PATTERSON,   b. 24 Sep 1908, Coles Island, Queens, New Brunswick d. Bef 2004  (Age < 95 years) + 3. Genevieve Isabel PATTERSON,   b. 28 Sep 1909, Johnston, Queens, New Brunswick d. 14 Apr 1994, Mill Cove, Queens, New Brunswick  (Age 84 years)   4. Robert Weldon PATTERSON,   b. 21 Apr 1912, Canaan Forks, Queens, New Brunswick d. 14 Nov 1975  (Age 63 years)   5. Amy Eileen PATTERSON,   b. 26 Mar 1913, Canaan Forks, Queens, New Brunswick d. 15 Dec 2004, New Canaan, Kings, New Brunswick  (Age 91 years)   6. Iva Avis PATTERSON,   b. 28 Jun 1914, Canaan Forks, Queens, New Brunswick d. Bef 2004  (Age < 89 years)   7. Sylvia Lillian PATTERSON,   b. 6 May 1917, Canaan Forks, Queens, New Brunswick d. 8 Jun 2014, Bridgetown, Annapolis, Nova Scotia  (Age 97 years)   8. Althea Marion PATTERSON,   b. 24 Feb 1919, Canaan Forks, Queens, New Brunswick d. Bef 2004  (Age < 84 years) + 9. Muriel Ethel PATERSON,   b. 1 Sep 1920, Canaan Forks, Queens, New Brunswick d. 31 Aug 2020, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick  (Age 99 years) + 10. Norma Estelle PATTERSON,   b. 9 Dec 1921, Canaan Forks, Queens, New Brunswick d. 16 Feb 2018, Halifax, Nova Scotia  (Age 96 years)   11. Donald Roy PATTERSON,   b. 29 Jul 1924, Queens, New Brunswick d. Bef 2004  (Age < 79 years)
  Person ID	I10622	bmds
  Last Modified	5 Sep 2020

  
  

  Father	Robert Marlin Locke PATERSON,   b. 13 Oct 1866, Saint John, New Brunswick d. 5 Dec 1959, Mill Cove, Queens, New Brunswick (Age 93 years)
  Mother	Mary Althea KEIRSTEAD,   b. 20 Jan 1889, Canaan Forks, Queens, New Brunswick d. 1 May 1964, Halifax, Nova Scotia (Age 75 years)
  Family ID	F2707	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Arnold William SLEEP,   b. 8 Apr 1911, Coles Island, Queens, New Brunswick d. 18 Dec 2013, Oromocto, Sunbury, New Brunswick (Age 102 years)
  Marriage	18 May 1938	Johnston, Queens, New Brunswick   [2]
  Age at Marriage	Muriel : 17 years old | Arnold : 27 years old.
  Children	1 son and 2 daughters
  	1. Ashley SLEEP   2. Sandra SLEEP   3. Wayne SLEEP   d. Bef 2013
  Family ID	F4409	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 1 Sep 1920 - Canaan Forks, Queens, New Brunswick Marriage - 18 May 1938 - Johnston, Queens, New Brunswick Residence - 2004 - Coles Island, Queens, New Brunswick Death - 31 Aug 2020 - Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick
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  [S4] Obituary. It is with heavy hearts the family of Ethel Muriel (Paterson) Sleep announce her passing on August 31st,2020 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. She passed one day shy of her 100th birthday.  Ethel was born September 1st, 1920. The daughter of Robert and Mary Paterson of Cannan, NB and a devoted wife (the Bride) to Arnold William Sleep for more than 75 years. Arnold predeceased her December 18th, 2013.  Ethel adored her children and is survived by Ashley Sleep (Theresa) and Sandra Trecartin. She was predeceased by four children. Wayne (late Anne) and three infants: Ina Maxine, Myrna and Eugene.  Ethel was a cherished Grandmother to Timothy and Angela Trecartin, Yolanda Mullett (late Gary), Leah Mercer, Arnold Paul Sleep, Donald Anderson (Wendy) and Marilyn Wynn (Kevan) She was also a dearly loved Great and Great Great grandmother.  Ethel was a member of the former LOBA and Coles Island Senior Citizens Club. She was the clubs last surviving charter member. In her early years of marriage Ethel would accompany her husband working as the cook in lumber and sawmill camps. Throughout her life she worked as a baker and cooked in various restaurants. She was a hair stylist by trade, but cooking was her greatest passion. She loved to feed her family and friends. There was always a place at Ethel’s table.  A treasured Aunt to several nieces and nephews. Ethel was the last surviving member of her family. She was predeceased by 3 brothers and 8 sisters.  Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, NB (506-433-1176) At Ethel’s request no visitation will be held. A celebration of Ethel’s life will be held from Coles Island Cemetery on Friday, September 4, 2020 at 1:00pm. Donations in Ethel’s memory can be made to the Sussex Community Church (Salvation Army) or the charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through WallaceFuneralHome.com  The family would like to express their deepest thanks to the home care workers that allowed Ethel to stay in her own home. All of their kindness, care and support will never be forgotten. [S50] New Brunswick Provincial Archives – Vital Statistics, (website). Certificate of marriage.