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MURRAY ALBERT TENCH
Date of Passing: Nov 16, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMURRAY ALBERT TENCH 1920 - 2012 Murray passed away Friday, November 16, 2012, in the presence of loving family and helpful and caring staff at Deer Lodge Center. Murray was predeceased by his son Keith. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Verna Mae Tench (nee Jeffery), daughter Violet Anne MacDonald and son John Tench and wife Annette; as well, he leaves behind his grandchildren Carrie Lee Last, Stephen Last, Ken John Tench, Patrick Tench, Bryan Tench, step-grandsons Glenn and Kevin Robert, 21 great-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Murray was a Second World War Veteran. He joined the Navy B22004 on September 26, 1939. He was in the 3rd Division of the R.C.A.S.C. in 1940. His one true pride, after his family, was to have been able to serve his country. He worked for the Pension Advocate of the Department of Veteran Affairs for many years. He was employed as an intern at Deer Lodge, and then moved to a satisfying 35 year career with CNR where he received a full pension. Murray was a long time member of the Free-Masons and Khartum Shriners; as well as Scottish Rite. He was on the Executive Board of the Army and Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada Unit 283. He had a great love of music and shared his love by founding and conducting Glee Club of the Number 4 Legion for many years. He was one of the three original co-founders and board member of the Assiniboine Credit Union. Murray's contribution to his community and country are just too many to name. But even with all his community commitments he always had quality time for his loving wife and family. Murray will be sadly missed by family and friends and Murray has many, many friends for he always took the time to talk and listen to anyone he met. A special thank you to the staff of the 7th floor at Deer Lodge Center. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue. For those who wish, a viewing will be held before the service at 1:00 p.m. A reception will follow at the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada Unit 283 at the Stillwell Hall, 2584 Portage Avenue. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 21, 2012
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Murray was a good neighbour and friend to us for many years, a true gentleman. He was a very kind man and loved to shoot the breeze; we loved the many stories of his life that he shared with us and seeing him dressed up in his suit and tie and hat - so classy! We will miss him dearly and are especially thinking of his family over this holiday season. Ron & Sharon - Posted by: Ron & Sharon Young (neighbours, Clear Lake) on: Jan 01, 2013
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Murray was sure a character, we sure had some great times, will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him. - Posted by: susan nott (friend and neighbour) on: Nov 22, 2012
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What a blessing to have lived all these years and for what I know & hear Murray always seemed to be a very loving/ caring Man....I'm sad for the family.....Terri & Grant - Posted by: TERRELL & GRANT WARREN () on: Nov 22, 2012
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I had the opportunity to visit Murray a week before his passing. He was always appreciative of a visit from a member of the "Corps" (RCASC). It was a real privilege to have known him. Sincere condolences to the family. Rest in Peace. - Posted by: Gerrit Westerhof (Friend) on: Nov 22, 2012
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Mr. Tench was a wonderful man. Very friendly and always had time to talk to you. Condolences to the family. He will always be in your hearts. Sorry for your loss. - Posted by: June Cowan (Friend from Polo Park Insurance) on: Nov 21, 2012
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A family is a circle of love and strength with every union. The circle will grow to make our obstacle faced together it makes our circle full of love and joy. You're not in my life right now but i wouldn't be that person if you re not my grandpa. A part of me will always be with you no matter what happens in my life. I will always have a place in my heart to remember our good times and bad times your grandaughter will miss you dearly love porky - Posted by: carrie-lee (grandaughter) on: Nov 21, 2012
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big hugs go to my granma vi. great great granpa will be truly missed. xoxox - Posted by: jenn joy cross/ sandra-joy / stacey (great grand daughther/ great great grand daughther) on: Nov 21, 2012
