Muriel M. Golden (nee Reeves) age 93, beloved wife for 43 years of the late Phillip A.; cherished daughter of the late Jean Benedetti Reeves, Floyd H. Kammer, and step-father Charles W. Reeves; step-mother of Patrick Golden (wife Kathy); dearest cousin of Anita, Melinda, Lisa, and Mark Benedetti, and several others.
Muriel was born May 6, 1928 in Scranton, PA and died peacefully on September 20, 2021 in Middlefield, OH. She was a resident of Chardon since 1971 and previously resided in Cleveland Heights, South Euclid, and California. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Chardon.
Muriel was a 1942 graduate of Christ the King School in East Cleveland and a 1946 graduate of Ursuline Academy Sacred Heart. She attended the University of California-Santa Barbara and earned an Associates degree from Los Angeles Valley Jr. College. She also attended night school at Fenn State and Kent State Extensions. She worked as the secretary to the sales manager for WGAR 1220 AM Radio for fifteen years.
Muriel was a breeder of champion Papillion dogs and was a member of the Grand River Kennel Club. Muriel had no children or siblings, but she had many friends. Some of her friendships were life-long including the late Patricia Derrig Bellis and Janet Hough Gorsline.
Muriel will be remembered for her love of dancing, sports, especially ice skating, downhill skiing and sailing which she enjoyed with her husband Phil. She also loved Papillion dogs, cats, and all of God’s critters. Muriel enjoyed crafting and volunteering. She volunteered for five years at Heather Hill in the special care center. She was known for her sense of humor and smiling face.
Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 401 North Street, Chardon, at 11:30 AM. Burial following at All Souls Cemetery. Family will receive friends at THE CHURCH 10:30-11:30 AM. Arrangements by DeJohn Funeral Home & Crematory of Chardon (formerly Ritondaro).
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Father Greg Schaut
Dear friends,
Please accept my deepest sympathy at tbe loss of Muriel. Muriel was one of my First Friday Communion calls, when I was a priest at St Marys in Chardon. I and others called her the “raccoon lady” because she often fef them outside her back patio door on a regular basis. I loved spending time with her and praying with her. Muriel is being remembered in all my weekend Masses, and all of you are in my daily prayers. God’s peace and comfort be with you all.
Evans family
We know this must be a very difficult and demanding time for your family. May the God of all comfort help to ease the pain of your grief. Thinking of you all.