Obituary of Muriel Elaine Duckhorn

Of Windsor, ON, Formerly of St. Mary's, ON. It is with extreme sadness that we announce the peaceful and beautiful passing of Muriel at the age of 87 in the loving arms of her son Tim on Sunday, January 12, 2020. Predeceased by her parents Wesley and Louise Spearin , Walter Duckhorn and her precious sister Dorothy Spearin. Survived by her adoring son Tim Duckhorn , daughter Joanne Jarvis, grandsons Adam and TJ Jarvis, two great grandchildren and special friends and caregivers, Janet and Stephanie. Muriel was a primary school teacher for 34 years with the Essex Board of Education (Prince Andrew Public School, Lasalle). She was a fabulous pianist and blessed many ears of friends and family for years. Her heart was as big as the ocean. She shared surprising humour, smiles and love with everyone's paths she crossed. The family would like to express their gratitude for the exceptional ICU nurses, Jim and Holly at Windsor Regional Hospital - Ouellette Campus, friends and staff at Longworth Assisted Living in London, ON ( 2017-2018) and Kensington Court Retirement Residence in Windsor (2018 -2020)A Celebration and Interment of Muriel will take place on May 15th 2020 at St. Mary's Cemetery, 150 Cain St., St. Marys, ON at 1 p.m. Cremation arrangements entrusted to SIMPLE CHOICE (Dougall) 519-254-2585. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca. "Just because she's your mom and she's going to love you forever, no matter what---you can't treat her just any old way and think it doesn't matter. Don't treat the person who loves you the most, the worst. Don't take her for granted. She may not let you see it, but your shortness, impatience, and harsh words make her steal away to a quiet place and cry. Her heart hurts to understand why you seem angry with her. She will not always agree with you, but she will always love you. And it doesn't matter how old you are, or how old she is...treasure your mom. You'll never have another one."