LOWER BARNEY’S RIVER – Andrew Walter Murray, 85, Lower Barney’s River, formerly of New Glasgow, passed away, Wednesday, June 22, 2016 in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII, surrounded by his family.
Born in New Glasgow on April 22,1931, he was a son of the late Andrew Wallace and Vera Jennie Isabel (Pushie) Murray.
Prior to retirement, he was employed with Nova Scotia Power for 35 years. Upon moving to Lower Barney’s River in 1986, he planted a garden. For the past 30 years “Walter’s Fresh Fruit & Veggies” stand was an important part of his life. He treasured everyone who visited. Walter was a long-time trustee and tireless volunteer with Murray’s Point Cemetery, Lower Barney’s River. He was a gentleman, who taught his family how to love and how to live.
Surviving are daughters, Nancy Murray (Michael Howard), Halifax; Heather (Mike) Silver, Antigonish; sons, Alan (Cindy) Murray, Bermuda; Robert (Kelley) Murray, New Glasgow; Bruce Murray (Heather MacKay), Halifax; grandchildren, Andrew, Jordan, Craig, Taylor, Kyle, Matt, Lauren, Sydney, Ben and Sam; sister, Joyce MacDonald, Merigomish; sisters-in-law, Joan Murray, Lower Barney’s River; Ruth (Brian) Clarke, Moncton, N.B.; Alice (John) Gillespie, Eureka; Barb Sutherland, Halifax; Mary Sutherland, Dartmouth; brother-in-law, Don (Ruth) Sutherland, Linacy; many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Margaret; brother, Lyall; brothers-in-law, Norval MacDonald, Ed and Bill Sutherland.
The family will receive visitors 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today in P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow from where funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel with Rev. Bonnie Wynn officiating. Private interment will be in Murray’s Point Cemetery with reception to follow in the Lismore Community Centre.
Family flowers only.
Donations may be made in Walter’s memory to Murray’s Point Cemetery.
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