Obituary of Muriel Elizabeth Donnelly

Passed away peacefully at the Perth Hospital on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the age of 83. Muriel was the loving and devoted wife of Gary Donnelly who predeceased Muriel in January of 2025. Cherished mother of Carl (Angela) Donnelly, and Paul (Sylvie) Donnelly.  Proud grandmother of Brittany, Reese, Cole, Chris, Reilly, and Corrik Donnelly; and great- grandmother of his 7 great-grandchildren. Muriel is survived by her siblings Gene (late Ann) Healey, Joan (late Donnie) Jordan, Charlie (Sharon) Healey, Mary (Allan) Armstrong, Margaret (late Eddie) Muldoon, Michael (Sue) Healey, Jane Healey, Nick (Elaine) Healey, Peter (Debbie) Healey, Matthew (Sandy) Healey and Joe Healey.  She was predeceased by her siblings Mildred (late Jack) Gonyou, Blaine Healey and Ann McDonald (late Glenn) by her parents Yates and Elizabeth (nee Knapp) Healey. Muriel will be fondly remembered by her sister-in-law Joan Healey, her brother-in-law Bob Donnelly as well as her many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.  There will be a Memorial Mass taking place on Friday, January 30, 2026 at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Toledo at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at St. Philip Neri Cemetery immediately following the Mass.  At the conclusion of the interment, there will be a reception taking place at the Toledo Legion. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation.