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Deborah Murray lit a candle
Thursday, April 16, 2020
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Deborah Murray Posted Apr 16, 2020 at 3:13 PM
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Patricia MacLeod posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Dear Helen and family.
The Murray family and I grew up in the same neighbourhood and although I didn't know Johnnie, I did spend an hour on a back deck in his company. A very comfortable visit, as he had a personable way about him.
I did know, however, that he was a vital part of our community and will be greatly missed by so many who knew him well.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patricia McLeod
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Lawrence Clarke posted a condolence
Monday, March 16, 2020
Helen, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. John was certainly one of a kind. He was the real deal, such a warm, humorous, dependable and true friend who constantly had me laughing. Many a time we worked together at Seaside, and he always seemed to make me laugh during the most stressful of times. I've missed his constant teasing as I've moved away, but their will always be a part of Johnnie (Johnster as I called him) in me as some of his sayings and jokes come out of me on a regular basis. Rest in peace dear friend.
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Russell Aucoin (Peckie) posted a condolence
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Helen, sorry to hear of Johnies passing. I have many fond memories growing up with Johnie in my younger days before I left home. God love you. RIP John
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Gwen and Donnie Ellsworth posted a condolence
Monday, March 9, 2020
Dear Helen and Family,
We’re So Sorry to hear of John ‘s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Wallace Ellsworth posted a condolence
Monday, March 9, 2020
Dear Helen and family,
I was saddened to hear about Johnny’s passing. I have many wonderful memories of trips we took together. He had a wonderful sense of humour and always kept us laughing. I will miss coming home to Harvey‘s golf club and visiting with him. My deepest condolences to you. Sincerely, Wallace Ellsworth
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Lennie Shorter posted a condolence
Sunday, March 8, 2020
My deepest condolences to Helen, Eldon and the Murray Family.
Johnny was a wonderful person.
He will be sadly missed by his family and so many friends.
Lennie (Corbett) Shorter
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Jim Sheppard posted a condolence
Sunday, March 8, 2020
Helen, Eldon and Family~Our deepest sympathy on Johnny's passing. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Jim, Carol Ann, Mark and Blair Sheppard.
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Jackie McLellan posted a condolence
Sunday, March 8, 2020
I would be remiss if I did not share one (of many) funny stories from Johnny.
One night I was at home alone and Johnny knew it.
He had taken a roll of black thread, a black thumb tack and a no-shiny rusted nut and made a window tapper.
He stuck the tack above our kitchen window and had ran the thread from his upstairs bedroom window.
Then he proceeded to drive me to insanity by tapping the window pane.
At one point I came running out with a butcher knife to try and scare whoever was tapping the window and running away.
He waited until I was standing in front of the window and tapped again.
I did't have to follow the thread as his peals of laughter was so loud and uncontrolled that I knew who was behind it.
That was the Johnny Murray I knew!
Always making you laugh!
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melvin cousins lit a candle
Sunday, March 8, 2020
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. melvin and jean
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John Hogan posted a condolence
Sunday, March 8, 2020
Helen and family,
So sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Take care.
John Hogan
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Gladys Jollie lit a candle
Sunday, March 8, 2020
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Lots of great memories, Sitting at the kitchen table with Johnny, Tommy,Sid,Shannon ,Adrian,Helen and Art,drinking a pot of tea eating a loaf of bread with sugar and butter. With lots of laughs.putting wax paper on our combs and humming out the latest hits and national anthems.God Bless you Rest in peace my brother..Randy Jollie
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Verna Bisson lit a candle
Saturday, March 7, 2020
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Dear Helen & Family,it is with great sadness that i offer my deepest & heartfelt sympathy for your loss of Johnny,he was one of a kind(a legend in his own time)Please know that you are all in my thoughts & prayers at this most difficult time.
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Joan posted a condolence
Saturday, March 7, 2020
To the Murray and Heffernan families
For almost 50 years I was welcomed into your families and shared lots of happy times and some sad times as well. But none as sad as the deep loss I feel today. John Francois was my brother from another mother. I loved him dearly and I know he loved me because I was a victim of his constant teasing. He was my dear friend and I have so many wonderful memories of him. He was the best Charades partner, barbecued the best steaks and provided the best music but most of all he was just a great human being that I had the privilege of knowing. I know you’re in heaven John and free from pain. Please watch over us. Until we meet again. Affectionately The Loon xo
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Ambrose LeBlanc posted a condolence
Saturday, March 7, 2020
Helen. Very saddened to hear of Johnny’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
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reynolds.estelle@yahoo.ca lit a candle
Saturday, March 7, 2020
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Dear Helen, Eldon, and family - so sorry to hear the news of Johnny's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Bill & I are currently away for the month of March but will be sure to call when we arrive home and will visit with you in April when I will be in C.B. Luv your friend, Estelle (& Bill) Reynolds
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Neil Sutherland posted a condolence
Saturday, March 7, 2020
Helen, sorry so for your loss. He always made the effort to come to Wayne and Mary Gillis's home when I visited.He will be remembered fondly. God Bless
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Ron and Bonnie Wilton lit a candle
Saturday, March 7, 2020
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Ron and Bonnie Wilton posted a condolence
Saturday, March 7, 2020
Sending hugs and prayers, thinking of you, so sorry for your loss. Johnny was one of a kind. Enjoyed his sense of humour and beautiful smile, may he now rest in peace.
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Jennifer (Graham) Palmer posted a condolence
Saturday, March 7, 2020
I am profoundly saddened by Johnny's passing. I am thankful for his presence in my life and the memories I have of him will always bring a smile to my face. He exemplified what a good man should be. My sincere condolences to Helen, Eldon, Netty, Shannon, Rita, Michael, Jeffrey and all those who received the great gift of his friendship.
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Thérèse Lang posted a condolence
Saturday, March 7, 2020
To my friend Helen,
I was so sorry to hear of Johnny’s passing. We had many great times at your house and around the pool, although I don’t recall him ever dipping his toe in the water. He was always ready with a joke or a story and will be missed greatly by his family and friends. Take care my friend and I’ll see you in August.
Love Thérèse
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GREG Desrosiers posted a condolence
Saturday, March 7, 2020
One of our little towns finest gone way too soon.Condolences to all the family
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Bernie cormier posted a condolence
Saturday, March 7, 2020
To John’s family, Tommy, Cid and Sharron. I Remember John well from growing up in town and heard lots of good things about him over the years from mutual friends in Ontario. My sincere condolences on your loss. May he Rest In Peace.
Bernie and Kathy Cormier
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Francis MacKenzie posted a condolence
Saturday, March 7, 2020
Eldon, and family sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers old buddy
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Murdock Mac Kinnon posted a condolence
Saturday, March 7, 2020
Please accept our sincere condolences. RIP John.
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Lisa Cameron posted a condolence
Friday, March 6, 2020
My sincere condolences to all affected by Johnny’s passing.
I have great childhood memories of Blaine and Johnny at B&J Dairy. Blaine was my godfather and the store sponsored and supported the first girls softball team in River Ryan. I will always remember my dad (Francis Cameron-deceased), Blaine Carpenter -deceased and Johnny constantly playfully harassing me and giving me the nickname of Larry. May they all be watching over us and having a grand time in peace.
Thoughts and prayers to Johnny’s family. RIP Johnny.
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joan walker posted a condolence
Friday, March 6, 2020
my condolences to the family john was a great friend
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Ken and Maria Hopper posted a condolence
Friday, March 6, 2020
Dear Helen and Family, Ken and I are so very sorry to hear of Johnnys passing may you cherish all the special memories.Thinking of you all at this very difficult time RIP Dear John. Love and Hugs with sincere sympathies.We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers God Bless.
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Jackie McLellan lit a candle
Friday, March 6, 2020
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I was lost in life, wandering not sure who or what I would become when I met Johnny. I lived next door to his home when we were teens and had the pleasure of sharing his laughter, which there was much of, and sat at his supper table with his family many a time. Although I hadn't seen Johnny since then (1966) I remember the joy I felt when I was told he had married Helen and other tidbits of how he was at the post office and buying stores etc.....
Although we had only chummed about a short time he left an indelible imprint upon me and fond memories to this very day!
I am sure when he closed his eyes for the last time he would of heard the sweet voices of his parents and Helen's saying welcome home John!
As others have said, Johnny Murray was a man you could trust with your innermost secrets and dreams. He was a man of integrity and someone you valued as a friend.
Helen, if you read this, I always hoped and prayed that you would be happy in life and I felt the assurance of that when I heard you and Johnny were together.
May all the wonderful, happy, joyous memories you shared over the years now fill your heart and mind and bring you peace until you and he join hands again!
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Vera Palha lit a candle
Friday, March 6, 2020
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Sending you a warm embrace and much love for all the laughs over the years. Godspeed Johnny xo
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Marian C. Mac Donald posted a condolence
Friday, March 6, 2020
Dear Helen, Eldon and extended family members,
I was so sorry to read that Johnny passed away. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
I met Johnny years ago but have not seen him in a very long time!
I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers!
Take care and stay strong!
Marian (from James Street, New Waterford)
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Alan and Leslie OConnell posted a condolence
Friday, March 6, 2020
Dear Helen , Eldon and Murray family ,
We have so many favourite memories of Johnnie . We met Johnnie through our friendship with Helen but quickly became his friend as well .
Lots of fun time spent at their home and pool , never a dull moment when Johnnie and Helen entertained .
We will miss our old friend and we will remember him fondly .
Alan and Leslie OConnell
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Layne White posted a condolence
Friday, March 6, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss,my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Johnny. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Johnny was one of the funniest guys I have ever met and such a great guy. He was our mailman in Scotchtown and we always looked forward to the mailman but not for the mail but what he had to say. I have a lot of fond memories of our chats on the step before he moved on to the next house.
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Gabe And Linda Gazzola posted a condolence
Friday, March 6, 2020
Dear Helen, our heartfelt condolences to you on the loss of Johnny.He was our mailman for a long time and we shared some stories and laughs with him.One time we had had our home address changed about three different times in a short period of time.I was in the yard one day when he arrived with the mail.As soon as he saw me he took out a pen and began writing on the front of the envelope.He had written no such address.With a very straight face he told me he would not deliver my mail anymore if the address was not correct.Iwill not say what I said to him but we both had a great laugh over it.He was a great guy and we know he will be remembered by many.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time,
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Tarryn Darling lit a candle
Friday, March 6, 2020
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love and prayers to all the family, he was a great man, always so nice , xo
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Michael & Jeanie (MacKinnon) Burke posted a condolence
Friday, March 6, 2020
Helen, Eldon and families.
Johnny was one of a kind. Always a joke to make you smile. I will treasure the memories. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. RIP dear friend.
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Sharon Hawley posted a condolence
Friday, March 6, 2020
Johnny’s families, I am so sorry to hear of johnny’s passing he was a great guy and liked by so many, my thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this sad and difficult time, he is gone but will never be forgotten, R. I.P Johnny, sharon & Charlie
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Gregory Francis Morrison Posted Mar 7, 2020 at 12:14 PM
Johnny was a special guy.He loved to have fun.He will be missed.Helen I wish I was home to give you a big hug. I remember when my father died you took charge and made sure everything when the smooth.Take care Helen love you
Debbie and Frankie
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Peter MacKinnon posted a condolence
Friday, March 6, 2020
Lots of fond memories of Johnny when he & Blaine Carpenter operated B & J’s Dairy in River Ryan. As a young teenager, when he would see me, the first thing he would say to me would be, “what are you going to be when you grow up”, referring to my larger size. He was one of a kind. RIP Johnny.
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Elizabeth & Michael posted a condolence
Friday, March 6, 2020
Johnny was a great friends of ours, he loved to tell stories and and share funny jokes, I remember going up to his house and he would be so glad to exchange stories, Helen would tolerate it for awhile, then she would say Johnny stop stealing my company and go down stairs, lol. What a beautiful eulogy! Love Elizabeth and Michael
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Darren MacKinnon posted a condolence
Friday, March 6, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss . Had lots of laughs with him years ago on the Friday night Atv runs.
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Valerie and Charles Barclay posted a condolence
Friday, March 6, 2020
Our condolences on the loss of our dear Cousin, John Murray. We could count on John for a great joke and many laughs. Thank you for all your love.
R.I.P. John
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joard burke posted a condolence
Friday, March 6, 2020
Cheryl and I will always remember Johnny , I asked if he would DJ our wedding and he told me he was basically done doing this and said "but Joard I will do it for you" So many good memories of Johnny , R.I.P. my friend .
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Trevor and Pina Murray posted a condolence
Friday, March 6, 2020
RIP Cousin Johnny. Condolences to all the family.
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Joan Chiasson-MacDonald posted a condolence
Friday, March 6, 2020
So very sorry to hear about Johnny. Many wonderful memories of this wonderful gentle man. Always had a smile and a story to tell. Haven’t seen him in years, but the world definitely lost a beautiful soul. Joan
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