Obituary of Muriel L Pontbriant

Muriel L. Pontbriant, aged 84, passed away on February 21., 2024. She was born to Lucien A. and Anita C. L. Pontbriant (Dion) in Webster, MA. Her brother Armand L. Pontbriant predeceased her in 2003 as well as her nephew Joel J . Fierro in 2022. Muriel is survived by her sister, Simone V. Fierro, nephews Richard L. Fierro and Mark K. Fierro, and a niece Candace M. Schneggenburger (Pontbriant). Muriel Pontbriant dedicated her life to education, teaching at various schools, but her most dear were Holy Name CCHC in Worcester, MA, and Saint Anne School in Webster, MA. She took great pride in working with thousands of students over her long career. She completed her education at Bartlett High School in Webster, MA, graduating with the Class of 1958. Muriel earned her B.A. in French from Anna Maria College in Paxton, MA. She continued her studies at Assumption College in Worcester, MA, the University of Maine at Orono, and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Muriel L. Pontbriant had a profound love for animals, particularly her beloved Corgi dog, GW. Her compassion extended beyond her teaching career, and she often expressed her fondness for animals through her dedication to her pet and her support for animal shelters. In lieu of flowers, Muriel requested that donations be made to the animal shelter of your choice, a fitting tribute to her passion for the well-being of animals. Services will be held at 10:00 AM on March 1, 2024 at Sacred Heart Church in Webster, MA Burial to follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery Webster . Bartel Funeral Home 33 Schofield Ave. Dudley is assisting the family www.bartelfuneralhome.com