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Dalby; Francis “Sonny” Murray

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DALBY – Francis “Sonny” M., 80 of Liverpool passed away on August 17, 2021 at Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.
Sonny enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, golfing and especially his Labrador retrievers Kagan and Annie
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years Nancy; son Craig (Tanya) of Brooklyn; daughter Nikki Canning (Laurie) of Caledonia; grandsons Liam and Riley both of Caledonia.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, NS. At Sonny’s request, there will be no funeral service. Donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Nova Scotia or the Queens S.P.C.A. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.
The family would like to thank Dr. Ryan Burrill and Dr. Garry Morash and also the staff at the dialysis unit of Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.

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  1. Charlotte and Bobby Kelley

    Nancy and Sonny’s family. Please accept our sincere condolences. May the wonderful memories of Sonny help you through the difficult days ahead.

  2. Darren Horton

    Craig, Nikki and the entire Dalby family my sincere condolences to you all at this difficult time.

  5. Doug &Dot Winters

    Sorry to see that Sonny passed away. Just seems not that long ago we were the young generation. Enjoy your memories and know you are in our thoughts.
    Doug & Dot

  8. David & Judy Whynott of mersey point

    Nancy, Craig, niki, junior and all of sonny’s family we are so sorry to hear of your loss.bless you all at this sad time. Judy and I send our deepest condenses for your loss.

  11. Heather Fader

    Nikki, Craig, and families…..I am so very sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a very kind and caring man. Many great memories of times spent at your house years ago. Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time.

  13. Anne Cameron

    Dear Nancy, and family; I’m so sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing. Please accept my sincere condolences

  16. sandra whynot

    Nancy and family, Damian and I are very sorry to hear that Sonny has passed away and our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

  18. Karen, Bob and Luke

    Dear Craig,
    We are very saddened to read of your Dad’s passing. Our heartfelt condolences go out to you,Tanya and all of your family during this time of grief. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

  19. Robert & Sally Fader

    Dear Nancy & Sonny’s family:
    So very sorry to see that Sonny has passed away. He was a very personable and likeable guy. Sending sincere condolences at this very sad and difficult time.

  20. Sharon & Philip Thorbourne

    Nancy & Family
    Philip & I are so sorry to read this about Sonny. Cherish your memories & hold them tight❤️

  21. Judi Maillett

    To Nancy, Craig, Tanya, & the family, so sorry to see your husband & Dad has passed away. Keep the memories close in heart to pull out when you are missing him. Take care. Judi M

  27. Teresa Smiley

    So sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing. I lived beside him for a few years in the late 80’s and he was such a good neighbour and friend to me and my small children at the time. My heart goes out to you, Nancy and Sonny’s family.

    Sincere Condolences
    Teresa Smiley

  28. Wayne E Orme

    To Nancy and the Dalby Family
    So sorry to read of Sonny’s passing. Knew him since I started to work in the paper room many years ago. Please accept our heartfelt condolences at this most trying of times.
    Wayne and Wendy Orme

  29. Denny

    The circle has closed now. The journey has come to an end.The storms have all passed over. May you rest in peace

  31. Keith and Carol Harvey and famiily

    Nancy and Sonnys family – Our sincere condolences on the passing of Sonny. We are so sorry for your loss.

    Keith and Carol Harvey
    And family

  32. Angeline wolfe

    My heart is heavy upon hearing this sad news .

    Nancy , Nikki and Craig
    my heartfelt condolences to you all . Sonny was such a great man ,friend and neighbor to many .

    I have so many years of wonderful memories to cherish .
    Always brings a smile to my face thinking back to strawberry picking and the dog races we watched over the years ❤️

    My thoughts and love are with you all during this difficult time ❤️

  33. Clayton Smith

    Craig and family

    I was sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing . My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

  35. Donna and Dale Peverill

    To Nancy and the Dalby family, So sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing . May he rest in peace.

  36. Sandra Turpin

    Dear Craig and Family:

    I am so very sorry to learn of your Dad’s passing. Please accept my most sincere sympathy. Take care. Big Hugs.

  37. Suzanne Verge

    To Dalby family ..so sorry to hear of Sonny passing ..our prayers and thoughts are with you.

  40. Murray and Donna Rolfe

    Nancy,Craig and Nikki very sadden to hear..Please accept our deepest Condolence”s

  41. Murray & Myrna Wigglesworth

    The family – Sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing. I used to play poker with a bunch in his mom and dad’s basement (years and years ago). Please accept our sincerest condolences.

  44. Vernon & Joyce Hawkes

    Nancy, our sincere condolences to you and all the family.
    Thinking of you all. Treasure your memories.

  45. Morrina Whynot

    Craig ,Nikki and family sending my condolences during this hard time . So sorry for your loss

  46. Bebe Dauphinee

    Nancy, Craig and Nikki,

    So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and the family.

  47. Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp.

    To the Dalby family we send our condolences on your loss of Sonny. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  49. Clarence (Ted) Colp

    I am so sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing. Please be assured that his memory will always be with me. My deepest condolences to his family.

  51. Joanne Colp

    Nancy,Craig and family
    Kevin and I are so sorry to hear about Sonny. I will always remember our visits with them on our walks..good laughs and great memories. Know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time
    Joanne and Kevin Colp

  53. Cindy&Buckey Mooers

    Dear Nancy and Family, We were so very sad to hear about Sonny’s passing. We will truly miss his visits and seeing him on his daily drives. He’ll never be forgotten. xo

  54. Brad Norman

    Nancy, Nikki and Craig. i am sorry for your loss and please keep teh memories close.

    Brad

  55. kim mansfield

    Don’t know where to start, have so many childhood memories of Sonny and the family. He was a good guy, fun, loving, hateful (just like every typical male….lol) and loved. i will miss him saying “HEY ZWICKER…HEY MURPHY” when he drove by while we were out walking, Nancy, Craig and Nikki if there is anything i can do at this hard time please don’t hesitate to contact me i will do my best to help. My thoughts and prayers are with you all…RIP Sonny

  56. doug and sylvia zwicker, brian mansfield

    Nancy, Craig and Nikki,
    We are so sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

  57. Peter Young ,Sharon White & Thelma Young

    Nancy,Craig and Nikki,we’re so sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing.We’ll miss hearing him drive past the house,as he blow’s the truck horn to my parents,it was a regular thing every day as he drove by.Remember all those happy times you shared together.RIP Sonny.

  58. Judy Flemming

    Dear Nikki and family…..So sorry for your loss of a husband and Dad and Grandad.Thinking of you all at this very sad time in your lives and know that all your great memories will fill your hearts and help you smile through this sad time.Hugs and love to all

  63. Don & Pat Canning-Selig

    Nancy & Family’

    So sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing

    Our Condolences to you all,

  65. Bruce Wentzell & Helena

    We were saddened to hear of Sonny passing and wish you and your loved ones our deepest condolences. We will miss seeing him puttering around and his friendly wave. So sorry for your loss. . .

  66. Randi & Ted

    Dear Craig & Family,
    We are so sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing ….an easy sociable person to meet. Many fond memories of days gone by.
    With sincere sympathy,
    Randi&Ted

  67. Brian MacNutt

    Craig and family
    So sorry about Sonny, I just read about him. I remember the times on the Paper Machines with him. And seeing him around. Always a great guy. I know how it feels. Take care, and heartfelt condolences.

    Brian MacNutt and Karen Talbot

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