MURRAY, Murdo (1922-2011) – A native of the Isle-of-Lewis in Scotland, RAF veteran of World War Two and professor of physics for 25 years at Memorial University – passed peacefully away at home, surrounded by family, on 29th December, 2011. Came to Newfoundland in February, 1959 to teach at Gander Academy and from 1963 till his death, a resident of Mount Pearl. Professor of physics at Memorial University from 1965 to 1988, he loved his work. All his life, he was active; he was an avid gardener, an amateur artist, and a craftsman. He dearly loved both teaching and learning, studying almost every night of his life. He was a loving and supportive husband and a proud and caring father and grandfather. Predeceased by his sisters Christina and Mary, sister-in-law Meta, all his brothers-in-law: Norman, Neil, Donald, Donald, Albert and Clifford, niece Norma-Ann and nephew Murdo. Survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Hilda (née Chaulk); children: Peigi (Jon), Andrew (Jennifer) and Iain (Cathy); four grandchildren: Bryant, Brandon, Jessica and Brooklyn; older sisters: Annie and Gormelia; sister-in-law Pamela and many special nieces and nephews throughout Britain and Canada, farflung cousins as far away as Australia and a dear family friend, Ivy. The family is grateful for the care and frequent visitations of Public Health Nurses Sharon and Louise and the Rev. David Burrows. Donations can be made in his memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Canadian Diabetes Association, or the SPCA or flowers will be gratefully accepted. Visiting hours will be Saturday and Sunday, 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm both days at Barrett’s Funeral Home, Commonwealth Avenue, Mount Pearl. Funeral will be held at the Church of the Ascension on 2nd January, 2012, 2 pm. Reception following in church hall. Cremation later.