Muriel T. Bonavire, 78, of Natick, passed away, Thursday, Sept. 25th at her daughter's home in Ashland. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Thelma Goode, and wife to Louise V Bonavire. A longtime resident of Natick, she was employed in the distribution division of the Metrowest Newspaper in Framingham. In addition to her husband, she is survived by seven children: Linda Steinwachs and her husband James of Bellingham, Brenda Grabau of Ashland, Gail Paglia and her husband Rick of Newton, Elaine Berger and her husband Philip of Framingham, Richard Bonavire of Ashland, Robert Bonavire and his wife Stephanie of Ashland, and David Bonavire and his wife Adelle of Natick; fourteen grandchildren: Paul Natale, Julie-Anna Ostroff and her husband Scott, Kim Grabau, Todd Grabau and his wife Jenine, Ricky Paglia, Nicole Paglia, and Paige Bonavire, Toni Bonavire, Tanya Sandler Bonavire, Gabrielle Bonavire, Benjamin Bonavire, Kaile Bonavire, Nicholas Bonavire, and Max Bonavire; seven great grandchildren; Samantha, Michael, Alley, Raven, Jake, Anthony, Isabella, and a baby boy due in October and a baby girl due in December; one brother, Thomas Goode, and her best friend Kay Nims. She was the sister of the late William Goode. A funeral service will be held Sunday at 3:00PM in the Chapel of the Matarese Funeral Home (www.mataresefuneral.com) 325 Main St. in Ashland. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be held Saturday from 4:00-7:00 PM in the funeral home.