Obituary of Benjamin G. Muise

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather passed away peacefully on Aug 7, 2005 surrounded by his loving family. Benny was born on Feb 4, 1921 in Yarmouth, NS, a son of the late Thomas and Frances Muise. He was one of 17 children. Benny is survived by his wife, Emily whom he married on Dec. 14, 1943 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception; their children Jacqueline (Stewart), Elizabeth (Elliott), Patricia (Allan) (Jones), Raymond (Sue), Sharon (David) (Eagles) Susan and Gary, Trudy (Jack) (Blake). He was predeceased by daughter Yvonne (Hopkins) in 1995. Benny, also affectionately known as “grouch,” had 18 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. He was also Godfather to Elizabeth LeBlanc. Benny worked for Wilson Tugboats and Canadian Coast Guard boat Walter E. Foster retiring in 1984. After retiring some of Benny's fondest times were spent shopping and the family wishes to thank the employees of Sobey's and Shoppers North for their kindness. The family also wishes to express their thanks to the extended family and friends on Metcalf St. for all their kindness to Grouch. There are no words that could express how much Benny was loved or how much he will be missed. Thank-you God for giving us Benny if only for a short while. Rest easy Dad and find comfort in the arms of the angels. We will love and miss you always and forever. Resting at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB, (506-634-7424) with visiting on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 from 7-9 pm and Wednesday, August 10, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 11, 2005 from St. Peter's Church at 10:30 am. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.