William "Bev" McMurray

Celebrating the Life of 
William “Bev” McMurray
December 1, 1939 - June 29, 2022

Born and raised in the Slash, Tehkummah. 
 Died peacefully at Pioneer Manor with his wife Sandra by his side. On Wednesday, at the age of 82. 

Predeceased by parents William “Bill”. and Katie (Blue) McMurray. 
Beloved husband of Sandra (nee Sanderson) of 57 years. 
Proud father of Kevin (predeceased). 
Special grandfather to Brian & Amanda. 
Loving great grandfather of Maxwell & Audrey.
Brother to Doug (Lestie predeceased), 
Shirley (Lyle) Pyette,
John “Art” predeceased (Marg),
Eileen (Alvin predeceased) Pearson and Donald (Joan).
Dear son in law of Lloyd and Grace Sanderson both predeceased. 
Janie (John predeceased), Bill, Bob (Caroline) both predeceased, Bryan, Glenda (Lenard predeceased), 
Jim predeceased (Pat), John (Gloria), 
Rosalie (Rick), Leslie (Laurie), and Howard.
Loved by many nieces, nephews and friends. 

He retired from Ontario Northland Transportation after 30 years of service.

To fill his time, he worked at the Island Funeral Home with Tony & Gloria. 

He was a member of the S.E. Manitoulin Lions Club for many years and was a key organizer of the smash-up derby. He loved hockey, curling and baseball and enjoyed spending time with the grandkids and great grandkids. He was avid outdoors man and loved being outside in general. 

Visitation
on Sunday, July 3, 2022
from 2:00-4:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm
at Island Funeral Home

Service
on Monday, July 4, 2022 at 11:00 am
Burial to follow in the Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery

Donations can be made in memory of Bev to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Diabetes Canada or charity of your choice

PLEASE NOTE ISLAND FUNERAL HOME CAN ONLY ACCEPT CHEQUES FOR DONATIONS

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