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MURRAY, John Duncan "John D." – 91, Orangedale, Inverness Co., passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2013, in Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck. Born on May27, 1922, in Orangedale East, he was a son of the late Duncan and Tilla (MacInnis) Murray.
He was a member of Orangedale Presbyterian Church as well as an elder for many years. John D was a hard worker and was employed for 38 years as a section man with the C.N.R. He was also a member of the Orangedale Station Association. John D will be missed by many people, especially his caregiver and angel, Donna, as well as his little companion, Snowflake.
He is survived by sister, Jessie Lewis, Wilburn; sister-in-law, Ethel Murray, Orangedale East; and several nieces. He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Christene (MacRae), for whom he cared for at home for many years, sister, Mary Baker; brother, Lewis Murray; infant brother, Malcolm; brothers-in-law, Charles Lewis Sr. and Percy Baker; nephews, Charles Lewis Jr. and George Baker. Special thanks to Dr. Chow, nurses and staff at Victoria County Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday from Orangedale Presbyterian Church, Orangedale, with Rev. Andrew MacDonald officiating. Burial will follow in Malagawatch Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Memorial donations in John D’s memory may be made to Malagawatch Cemetery or a charity of one’s choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com
Visitation Information Visitation
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Visitation Time
2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Visitation Location
Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh
Service Information Service Date
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Service Time
11 a.m.
Service Location
Orangedale Presbyterian Church
Burial Information Burial Date
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Burial Time
Following funeral service
Burial Location
Malagawatch Cemetery
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