Muriel Babij

Muriel Babij, nee Marcotte, passed away at the age of 89 on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Health Sciences North. She was lovingly reunited with her husband John Babij, who passed away in 2005. Muriel was a devoted mother to her sons Michael and Peter, who predeceased her, as well as her daughters May (Claude Prevost) of Ottawa and Cora of Coniston. She will be remembered as a cherished grandmother to Dawn, Krista (Brent), Amber, Adam (Katy), Matthew, Steven (Jessica), Marc (Silvia), Tyler (Amanda), and Robert (Sloan), and lovingly known as GMA to her eleven great grandchildren. Muriel was the daughter of Elsie and Peter Marcotte and had several siblings.

In her younger years, Muriel was an avid curler and continued to be a devoted fan of the sport. She eagerly awaited the start of each season and would often humorously complain about her sore knees from dragging them on the ice. Muriel held a special place in her heart for the support workers from the March of Dimes who provided outstanding care and visits that she greatly enjoyed. The dedicated staff at Health Science North also played a crucial role in providing excellent care for her. She will be deeply missed by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

As per Muriel’s wishes, there will not be a visitation or funeral service. Instead, a Celebration of Life will be held on October 22, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Coniston Curling Club. Cremation will take place at the Park Lawn Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations to the March of Dimes Sudbury would be greatly appreciated. Muriel’s arrangements have been entrusted to Lougheed Funeral Homes. For more information, please visit their website at http://www.lougheedfuneralhomes.com.

Muriel Babij, formerly known as Muriel Marcotte, passed away at the age of 89 on September 23, 2023, at Health Sciences North. She has been lovingly reunited with her husband, John Babij, who preceded her in death in 2005. Muriel was a beloved mother to her late sons, Michael and Peter, as well as her surviving daughters, May (Claude Prevost) of Ottawa and Cora of Coniston. She will be fondly remembered as a cherished grandmother to her grandchildren, Dawn, Krista (Brent), Amber, Adam (Katy), Matthew, Steven (Jessica), Marc (Silvia), Tyler (Amanda), and Robert (Sloan), and her eleven great grandchildren. Her parents, Elsie and Peter Marcotte, both predeceased, and she also had a number of siblings.

Throughout her youth, Muriel was an enthusiastic curler, and even as she aged, she remained an ardent fan of the sport. She anticipated the start of each curling season eagerly and would often joke about her sore knees from her time spent on the ice. Muriel greatly appreciated the care provided by the support workers from the March of Dimes, who made regular visits and made her feel genuinely cared for. Additionally, the diligent staff at Health Science North ensured that she received exemplary care during her time there. Many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends will feel her absence deeply.

In accordance with Muriel’s preferences, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Instead, a Celebration of Life will be held on October 22, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Coniston Curling Club. Cremation will be carried out at the Park Lawn Crematorium. Charitable donations to the March of Dimes Sudbury are welcomed as an alternative to sending flowers. The address for donations is 96 Larch Street, Unit 400, Sudbury, ON, P3E 1C1. Arrangements for Muriel’s services have been entrusted to Lougheed Funeral Homes. For additional information, please visit their website at http://www.lougheedfuneralhomes.com.