Murray A. Godfrey
Murray A. Godfrey 1948 - 2008 Mr. Murray Alden Godfrey, husband of Carolyn Godfrey, of Lawrence Street, Lutes Mountain, passed away at his residence, on Sunday afternoon, March 9, 2008, at the age of 60. Born in Chatham, on March 7, 1948, he was the son of the late John A. and Margaret (Cameron) Godfrey. He was retired Director of the Greater Moncton Planning District Commission. He was a member of St. Stephen's United Church, Black River Bridge. Murray was an accomplished oil painter as well as a skilled woodworker and craftsman. Many examples of Murray's works of art are displayed in homes, churches and business throughout New Brunswick and beyond. Following the sad loss of their mother, Margaret, at a young age, both Murray and his brother, Hugh were brought up in the Village of Loggieville by their uncle and aunt, Charlie and Hallie Godfrey, who provided a home and family for them until they made their own way in life when they were older. Something they would always cherish and be grateful for. He is survived by his wife, the former, Carolyn Melanson; three sons, Jason Godfrey (Angela) and Tyler Godfrey (Sylvie), David Hollis (Nina) all of Moncton; one daughter, Cindy Black (Keith), of Oxford, N.S.; brother, Hugh Godfrey, of Black River Bridge; one half sister, Maxine Stoker (Fred), of Bracebridge, Ont.; two half brothers, Kenneth MacDonald (Exelda), of Miramichi and Cameron MacDonald (Nan), of Black River Bridge; seven grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews. By request, there will be no visitation at the funeral home. A memorial service to celebrate Murray's life will be held from St. Stephen's United Church, Black River Bridge, on Friday, March 14, 2008, at 2 pm, conducted by Rev. David Cleveland. Interment will be in the Black River Community Cemetery, later in the spring. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Black River Cemetery Fund, or any charity of the donors' choice, would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King Street, Miramichi, telephone 773-3492 or messages of condolence may be forwarded to www.adamsfh.ca


