Smith, Murray St. Clair, 91, of Caledonia, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 29th, 2016, at North Queens Nursing Home, Caledonia.
Born in Harmony, he was a son of the late Pearle and Aurelia (Saltzman) Smith.
Murray was a Veteran of WWII, having served overseas with the Royal Canadian Artillery and the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps.. He served in the military for 26 years, and during his time he was proud to have started a post office in Alert, Canada’s most northern community in the Northwest Territories. Murray spent many years living in Ontario, running his own corner store in Richmond, before retiring and moving back home to Caledonia. He was Past President of the Royal Canadian Legion, A.L. Patterson Branch #87, Caledonia. Murray was a member of the Caledonia United Church where he sang in the choir for many years.
He is survived by daughters, Barbara, of Ottawa, Ontario, Janet (Gary) Driver, of Stittsville, Ontario, Carol (Ken) Shannon, of Orlando, Florida; sons, Bruce (Betty), William (Michael Lowe), both of Ottawa, Ontario, David (Jennifer), of Dartmouth; grandchildren Heather Watson, Robert Smith, Sara Hills, Jeffrey Smith, Jay Shannon, Kathleen Shannon, Heather Driver, Hannah Driver, Jackson Driver; great grandchildren William, Clare, Thomas and Bronwyn; brother, Kendall, of Collingwood, Ontario.
He was predeceased by his loving wife, Kathleen; sister, June Meisner; brothers, Walter and Kenneth.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A Celebration of Murray’s life will be held on Wednesday, June 1st, 2016, from the Caledonia United Church, at 2:00 P.M.. Reverend Carol Smith officiating. Burial will be in Harmony Community Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Caledonia United Church or to the North Queens Fire Department. Online condolence may be made to the family at www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Sandra Nass
So sorry to hear of your dads passing . Hold your memories tight , he was a great man ! Thinking of you during this difficult time . Take care !
Anne Kempton
My sincere condolences to the family in the passing of your loved one. I enjoyed many visits to Murray and Kay’s home when I lived in Harmony and other times when I visited Caledonia and dropped in over Christmas. My prayers are with you all at this time.
sheila delong
Sorry to hear of Murray’s passing. I always enjoyed our chats when I stopped in to visit my parents. God bless you & keep you.
Sterling Belliveau
To the family of Murray Smith, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one.
With deepest sympathy,
Sterling Belliveau, MLA
Delbert & Mary Weare
To all of Murray’s Relatives. Sorry to hear of Murray’s passing. He was a well liked person by all who knew him. Please hang onto all your precious memories as they will help you to heal. Also open your Bible to John 5:28,29. This scripture mentions the resurrection that is waiting for Murray. Sincerely, Del and Mary Weare
Marilyn Cobb
To the Smith family…
Sorry to hear of Murray’s passing. He had a good life & will certainly be missed by family & friends alike. I always enjoyed my visits with him & your mum when I would go to Caledonia & always enjoyed their visits when they came to Ottawa…your dad always had a chuckle when we would ‘walk him around the property line’ (it was our inside joke). The next generation now takes over in your family…amazing how fast the time goes by.
Thinking of you all.
Marilyn (Cobb) & Chuck (McGinty)
Charles Gatzke
I was very surprised to hear of the passing of Murray.
Our former neighbor informed us this morning.
Sorry I couldn’t get down to the funeral.
Murray will be missed, and our condolences go out to the family with your loss. Our prayers are with you!!
Former Comrade,
Charles Gatzke
Kristine Jones
I have been thinking of everyone during this time. Murray was a very special person who has a wonderful family that was very proud of him. I’m sure even during this difficult time everyone is sharing many special stories and having a good laugh. Your father /grandfather & great grandfather will be fondly remembered by many. It’s time to celebrate his long life
Regards
Kristine Jones
Kanata, Ontario
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
To the family of Murray Smith, please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one.
Thinking of you.
Blair and Jean Douglas
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We were please to have known Murray and Kay, and they were great friends of Blair’s mother Muriel.
Gary ,Toddy & Miranda Mansfield
We are sorry for sad loss . Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you
Gary, Toddy & Miranda Mansfield.
Phil and Phil Hanshaw
Phil and I have lots of good memories of our time in Caledonia and knowing Murray and Kay were certainly part of those fond memories! Please accept our sincere message of sympathy at your time of loss.
Phil and Lynda Hanshaw
marsha minard
I was so sad to hear of uncle Murray’s passing, I will always hold our final visit at Easter time in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Cathy cathcart
Murray was the brother of my grandfather Kenneth Smith, we had the pleasure of having dinner with him and his lovely wife when we brought the kids to Nova Scotia , I know my grandpa will be having a wonderful reunion with his dear brother, love Cathy cathcart , Bolton Ontario
Diane Molnar
I was so glad to visit Uncle Murray on our last two trips to Nova Scotia. John and I
Cared very much for him. He always made me laugh. Dad and Uncle Murray always talked on each birthday and was glad Uncle Kendall and he had talked recently. Love to all.
Terry Smith
I am sorry to hear about Murray’s passing. I am Kenneth’s oldest grandson and met Murray a long time ago when he first moved back to Nova Scotia. From the entire Smith family in Ontario our deepest sympathy!
Joe Potter
Murray was a very likeable guy, I purchased my first tractor from him and he always asked about it. Rest in peace soldier.