ERNEST MURRAY

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ERNEST MURRAY October 17, 1923 - July 9, 2002 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ernest Murray at his residence at the age of 78 years. Ernie will be greatly missed by his wife and best friend of 55 years, Ida; sons, Paul (Diana), Dave (Penny) and daughter Kim (Gord) as well as his grandchildren, Cheryl-Lynn, Darcy, Tanis, Sara, Mikaela, Tara and Courtney; brother Ron (Shirley) and sister Helen of British Columbia. He was predeceased by his brother Alex and sister Kay. Dads early years were spent coaching baseball and hockey at the Morse Place Community Club. He was involved in the start up of the Golden Boy Hockey Tournament and was also active with the 90th Scout group. He enjoyed taking his children out to the Brookland Speedway and later enjoyed watching his son Paul race at the track. He loved camping with the family when the children were young, and later in life, he spent many happy years with the love of his life, Ida, fishing from their boat on Lee River. Dad was a proud life member of the Elmwood Legion No. 9, having served on the Executive for 15 years with five years as Manager. He was one of the original founders of the Elmwood Legion Wildlife Association and Wildlife Jamboree. His wartime experience was in the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve where he served as telegrapher on the minesweeper HMCS Drummondville, as well as completing duty in the North Atlantic Convoy aboard the Corvette HMCS Coppercliff. Dads working life was in insurance sales as supervisor and manager with London Life and Sovereign Life. Throughout his life, Dad overcame many hardships with his sense of humour and determination. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, and will be sadly missed by all those who knew him. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 12 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bardal Funeral Home, 843 Sherbrook St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ernies memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Manitoba Lung Association or a charity of ones choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 11, 2002