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KATHLEEN RYAN MURRAY
Born: Nov 03, 1925
Date of Passing: Mar 24, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryKATHLEEN RYAN MURRAY (KELSO) Kathleen Ryan Murray peacefully passed away March 24, 2016 at the age of 90 years. She was born November 3, 1925 and attended Principal Sparling and Daniel McIntyre Schools in Winnipeg working as the school secretary after graduation. She was predeceased by brothers Harry Kelso at age 25 and John Robert Kelso at age 21 while serving in 1941 with A Company of the Winnipeg Grenadiers at Hong Kong. Throughout the years, Kathleen held special respect for the Hong Kong Veterans and her brothers were remembered with the naming of Kelso Lake in Northern Manitoba. She was predeceased by her Father, John Long Kelso MM (1944), a brother Alan, age 19 (1951) while serving with the reserve forces, a sister Molly (1961), her Mother Mary (1971), her twin sister Noreen (2000) and a sister Elizabeth (2011). Kathleen married the love of her life, Grant Murray and enjoyed 31 years with him until his passing in 2008. They had special time together at Victoria Beach, Benson Arizona, Gimli and Winnipeg which gave her good memories. She leaves behind many nieces, nephews, stepchildren and step grandchildren and very special friends who have been by her side for a generation. They will all miss her greatly. Her very special niece, friend and in many ways her younger twin "Little Kathleen" will keep her memory alive. Over the years she maintained contact with an extended family in England and Ireland and was always ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. A special thank you to the staff at Lions Manor for their loving care. You are truly special people. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at a later date. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 26, 2016
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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I had may happy chats with Kathleen over the years at VB. I enjoyed her immensely! she was always so positive about life. My day was always better after one of our chats! - Posted by: Kathy McKibbin (VB friend) on: Jun 03, 2016
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Dear Kathleen was such a special lady, like a mother to us. To know Kathleen was to love her and we feel very privileged to have known her. The influence Kathleen had on our lives will always be with us. We know that she is resting in peace with dear Grant. Our condolences to her family. - Posted by: Aileen and Graham Chaplin (Friend) on: Apr 28, 2016
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Kathleen was a great friend. I first met her when she worked at Thomas Rathwells in the 1970's. She was caring and supportive to me as I had just arrived from England. We had many laughs over the years together. We have kept in contact even though I returned to the UK in the late 1970's. We enjoyed meeting up in Benson and Winnipeg and Kathleen and Grant visited me in the UK. Rest in peace dear Kathleen. - Posted by: Jane Blake (Friend for 40 years) on: Apr 16, 2016
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Myself, Marilyn and Eldon really enjoyed getting to know Kathleen over the last year or two in our bi-weekly sing-a-longs. Kathleen reminded me of beautiful royalty, with both outward and inward beauty. She always brought a smile, a good word, and she loved the music. I can still hear her say, "Lovely!" as she clapped after our songs. She loved Marilyn's whistling and would close her eyes and delight in listening to it. We will miss her at our sing-a-longs. It was an honor to know her and hear some of her life stories. God bless you friend. - Posted by: Lydia Penner (Sing-a-long leader at Lion's Manor which Kathleen loved taking part in) on: Mar 29, 2016
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How well we remember Kathleen from our Shorepointe days, coffee and exercises in the club house, a lot of laughs. Ron remembered her as school secretary at Daniel Mac, when she said she was so slim then and Ron has the yearbook to prove it! She had told us that on their wedding night she still wanted to call Grant Mr. Murray. Rest in peace, Kathleen. - Posted by: Eva Haddad (Friend) on: Mar 27, 2016
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Kathleen became an important part of my life when I was 11. She gave me the unconditional love I needed at a critical time when my parents had split. She taught me manners, how to set a table and basic interior decorating lol. We kept in touch until the end which means we were friends for 50 years. I will truly miss Kathleen and cherish the love that I received from her. I am most certainly a better person for having her in my life. - Posted by: Tony Taronno (Friend) on: Mar 26, 2016
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Thank you for being such a big, bright and funny part of my life auntie Kathleen. From taking out your teeth to make me laugh as a child, laughing at my tattoos, telling me the Walmart check sounded like it was going to say "please go to hell" telling us to say "sex" instead of cheese before a picture, and most importantly loving me, telling me I was beautiful and making me feel special even when I didn't feel it, and bringing our families together, you made SUCH a huge impact on many lives and will be sorely missed! Love you! Xoxo Rest in paradise.I will never forget you! - Posted by: Alexis (adopted niece,/friend ) on: Mar 26, 2016
