Obituary of Muriel Kathleen Guptill

Muriel Kathleen (Clowry) Guptill 92, of Avonport, passed away November 27, 2016 in the Valley Regional Hospital. Muriel was the eldest child of the late, Hibbert and Ruby (Sherman) Clowry. Muriel was born on November 29, 1923. She worked at Palms Restaurant (Wolfville) for 3 years, Kings Fibre for ten years as a seamstress (Hantsport) and was a Tupperware Manager for 15 years (driving many kilometers over the province of NS), winning many trophies, trips to New York, Florida, Montreal and many other places. She was a member of the Avonport Baptist church, where she taught Sunday School, was a past President of the Avonport Community Club for many years. Also, Muriel was a life member of the Missionary Society and a member of the Jems and Jewels Club in Gaspereau. She was always willing to help others in any way she could. Muriel loved her family very much and also her many friends. Muriel enjoyed getting together with her siblings very much. Her infectious smile will be dearly missed by all. Muriel is survived by son George "Bubba" (Muriel Morine) of Avonport; sisters Phyllis Francis of Gaspereau; Marguerite Levy of Avonport; brother Manford Clowry of Hantsport; grandchildren Wanda, Bernard, Reg, Teresa, Mark, Lynn; great-grandchildren Wesley, Zoe, Kyle, Calvin and several nieces and nephews. Also, long-time friend and care giver Hazel Miles. She was predeceased by her husband, Stewart Guptill, son, William, grandson, Timmy and sister, Eileen Schofield and brother Randolph Clowry. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Lindsay Annapolis Valley Funeral Home & Chapels, Wolfville Chapel, 568 Main Street Wolfville (902-542-4656). A Funeral Service will be held on December 2, 2016 at 2:00 pm in the Avonport Baptist Church, 508 Oak Island Road, Avonport, NS, B0P 1B0. The service will be officiated by Reverend Gary Manthorne. Interment will take place at the Lower Horton Cemetery, Hortonville, NS. Family flowers only please. Memorial donations may be made to the Avonport Baptist Church or charity of choice.