CHELMSFORD- It is with great sadness that the family of Muriel P. Slater announce her passing. Muriel was 91 and a lifelong resident of Chelmsford. She died peacefully in her home Thursday May 7, 2020. Born in Lowell September 26,1928 to the late Robert W. and Agnes A. Mitchell. She attended Lowell Public schools and worked at the Shaw Print where she met and married Raymond W. Slater on April 6, 1947 and was married for 56 years before his passing in 2003.

Muriel’s proudest accomplishment was her family. She enjoyed summers on Plum Island and cruising with family and friends. Once widowed, she moved to McFarland Manor and remained independent, driving to McDonald’s each day for ice-coffee and to the library for her large print books.

Muriel is survived by her three loving children, Patricia J. Paquette of Tewksbury, Robert and wife Wendy Slater of Beacon Falls, Ct., Cynthia A. Slater and life partner Steven Burns of Amesbury. Five grandchildren Erik Paquette, Kimberly Servino, Jeromy Slater, Bryan Slater and Aaron Slater. Six great grandchildren Samantha Paquette Brown, Elliott Paquette, Olivia and Will Servino, Nicholas and Logan Slater. One sister Elizabeth Bowlan and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband Raymond and siblings Robert Mitchell, Norma Paquette, Donald Mitchell, William Mitchell and son- in- law George Paquette.

Funeral services will be held privately.