Obituary of Muriel Kathleen Sheere (née Molloy)

1929 – 2015 Devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother and joyous great-grandmother. Muriel passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 5, 2015, at the age of 86. Predeceased by her lifelong love and soulmate, Harold Sheere (1996). Much loved by her children Jay (Ingrid) Sheere of Anmore, BC, and Kim Gain (Mike Moffatt) of London; and grandchildren Kaity (Thomas), Krissy, Kelly, Klaire, Nina, Tyler and Katrina. Muriel excitedly welcomed the next generation on November 17, 2015, in her celebration of the arrival of her twin great-grandsons, Carter and Caiden Carmichael. We are all thankful she was part of this momentous occasion. Caring aunt to 29 nieces and nephews, Muriel was proud to hold the title of great-great-aunt to seven. Family was everything to Muriel. Born in Brantford into the Molloy family, Muriel always recalled wonderful times growing up with her mother Mary (née Yeates), father Edward, sisters Dorothy (Vic Waterfield) and Marion (Reg Taylor), brother Albert and her close Yeates cousins. At the age of 14, Muriel met Harold at the roller skating rink, and was immediately welcomed into his family of Elizabeth and Harold Sheere, Shirley (Al Van Ophem), Bette (Ian Thomson) and Carol (Wray Martin). Her memories and photos of those early years depict so much closeness, love, and laughter. Figure skating was Muriel’s second passion. In 1949, she and Harold joined ‘Skating Sensations’ and toured as professional skaters for one year. In 1951, after being married, they drove to Chicago to audition for the ‘Hollywood Ice Revue’, and spent two incredible years touring North America with Barbara Ann Scott and her troupe. Muriel coached for many years in the Brant Figure Skating Club and later in the London Skating Club. She had her grandchildren on skates when they were just toddlers, and devoted many memorable hours nurturing their skills, and passing on her love of skating. Muriel valued friendship, and was a loyal, caring, true friend to many. With her quiet determination, unyielding strength and endless positive outlook, she was an inspiration to all. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 20, 2015 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where the funeral will be conducted on Monday, December 21, 2015 at 1:30 p.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment at Woodland Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Muriel are asked to consider the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario.