McCREADY, Murray Fulton – 85, Truro, formerly of Frankville, Antigonish County, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday afternoon, October 15, 2016, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Dartmouth, he was a son of the late Roy and Ruth (Harvey) McCready. Murray completed his apprenticeship at Dartmouth Marine Slips and then went on to work as a machinist with Royal Canadian Air Force from where he retired as a Warrant Officer after 25 years of service. Following this, he and Martin MacDonnell opened and operated Strait Manufacturing Associates Limited until 1993. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking; many family and friends have been the recipients of his fine craftsmanship and these items will be cherished forever. Murray is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Doris (Moseley); children, Richard (Tracy) McCready, Encinitas, California; Dawn (Duane) Abtosway, Saskatchewan; Shelley (Vince) Campagna, Ottawa; Craig McCready (Mary Ann Ray), Leduc, Alberta; grandchildren, Jason, Justin, Candice, Chastity, Stephen, Zachery, Hillary, Christopher; six great grandchildren; sisters, Norine Wilkinson, Truro; Sandra Kyte, Dartmouth; many nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters, Doris (Henry Sr.) Murphy, Peggy (Gordon) Woods; brother, David McCready. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where the funeral service will be held 1 p.m., Thursday, October 20, 2016, Reverend Valerie Kingsbury officiating. Reception will follow. Interment at a later date in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Family flowers only. If so desired, donations in Murray’s memory to a charity of choice are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Murray’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com