I picked up the paper this afternoon and the first thing I saw was your survey: “What should we name the new Halifax library?” (October 22). The answer came to me immediately, that it should be named The Muriel Duckworth Library in honour of the remarkable citizen, educator and activist who died in August at […]
Muriel Duckworth
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Muriel Duckworth at peace
Muriel Helena Ball Duckworth died on August 22. The legendary peace activist was visiting her beloved cottage in Magog, Quebec, built when she was four years old. She had a gentle fall and was taken to hospital. She said she was ready to go, and did, surrounded by friends and family. “She lived a wonderful, […]
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Tribute to Muriel Duckworth
Muriel Duckworth’s death on Saturday, August 22nd, brought a fitting tribute from her friend, the noted scholar and peace activist, Ursula Franklin: “I would like her to be remembered as somebody who demonstrated that it’s possible to change one’s society, to be profoundly critical and still remain a respected member of that society.” Muriel Duckworth […]
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Muriel Duckworth dies
Longtime Halifax peace activist Muriel Duckworth has died. Her family sends the following short obituary: Muriel Helena Duckworth, 1908-2009. Surrounded by her family, she died with dignity and grace on August 22, 2009. With love and respect we bid farewell to our mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend and champion of peace and justice. We will […]