Muriel M. Hansen of Wallingford, passed away on November 28, 2013, at the Masonic Healthcare Center. Muriel was born in New Haven on April 3, 1925, the daughter of the late Earl and Ellen Fowler. She was predeceased by her husband Richard E. Hansen, Jr. She is survived by her three sons and their families. Richard and Susan Hansen of Southington, Robert and Catherine Hansen of Wallingford, and William Hansen of Wallingford. Muriel is also survived by four loving and devoted sisters, Ann Gaunya, Eileen Acker, Dolly Kojabash, Dorothy Butcher and a brother, Earl Fowler. She was predeceased by a sister, Mildred Kaercher, and a brother, William Fowler. She had 9 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. She grew up in New Haven in a family of eight children. Muriel worked for the American Optical Co. where she met her future husband Richard Hansen of West Haven. Richard and Muriel were married in 1950 and later settled in Wallingford. Muriel is best known for her kindness and hospitality. No guest ever left her house hungry, and no child ever left without a cookie or candy and the kind words "I love you" to send them on their way. Muriel was a devout Roman Catholic and one of the first (founding) members of the Church of the Resurrection in Wallingford. She was a true example of what it means to be a woman of God. The family would like to express special thanks to all the staff of Wooster 2 at the Masonic Healthcare Center for outstanding patient care and for their continuing dedication and compassion. Friends may call on Wednesday, December 4th at the B.C. Bailey Funeral Home, 273 South Elm St., Wallingford between the hours of 9:30 - 10:30 AM when the procession will leave for an 11:00 AM mass of Christian Burial at the Church of the Resurrection, 115 Pond Hill Rd. Interment will be at All Saints Cemetery in North Haven.