JOHN (JACK) W. S.

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JOHN (JACK) W. S. McMURRAY October 30, 1921 - July 27, 2004 Peacefully on Tuesday, July 27, 2004, Jack McMurray passed away at the Deer Lodge Hospital. Jack leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife of 59 years Frances; his sons, Doug of Winnipeg, John (Fran) of Sidney, BC; his daughter Glenna (Doug) Enns of Victoria, BC; his grandchildren, Gordon, Michael and Kathryn; his sister Ivy (Rod) Horne; his brothers, Sydney (deceased), George, Douglas (Edie), Raymond (Florence) and Melville (Sherry) as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Jack was born and raised in Winnipeg. He began his working career with Ashdown Hardware. During the Second World War, he served on the HMCS Rimouski in the North Atlantic, until his discharge in 1945. He then began his 40 years of employment with Crown Cork and Seal, retiring in 1985. Jack was an active member of the St. Vital United Church, as well as the Windsor Masonic Lodge. He belonged to The Every Second Tuesday Club, and enjoyed curling, golfing and his summers at Caddy Lake. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at Deer Lodge Hospital for the care given during Jacks stay. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 4 at the Lindenwood Manor, 475 Lindenwood Dr. E. with Rev. Peter Douglas officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of ones choice. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN LAWN FUNERAL HOME 455 LAGIMODIERE BLVD. 982-7550

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 01, 2004