Murray, Robert « Bob », passed away peacefully at the
age of 90 in St. Martha’s Hospital in Antigonish, NS, on
August 3, 2021.
Born in New Glasgow, NS, to Harry and Jean, Bob lived a long,
fulfilling life brimming with service, particularly to his adopted
community of Antigonish.
Bob began his career at the bank but spent the bulk of it as
the accountant for Eastern Automobile. His meticulous record-keeping
made him much sought after by other small businesses and community
organizations, and the number of committees Bob was on through the
years could fill a sheet of paper. (We found the sheet of paper.)
Among these were treasurer of Antigonish Performing Arts and Nova
Scotia Provincial Music Festival, president of Clan Murray of Nova
Scotia and the Antigonish Highland Society, secretary of Pictou
Presbytery, and board member of St. Martha’s Hospital. Bob
was especially dedicated to St. James United Church, where he
contributed to the life of the church in many ways, most notably as
choir director and, for his sins, junior choir
director.
An avid gardener, Bob was also an accomplished singer and
violinist who gave violin lessons to countless young people. Between
this, performing arts organizations, and his involvement with Theatre
Antigonish from its very beginnings, Bob filled the world with music
and culture throughout his life, and it was in this role that so many
will remember him. He would feel his greatest accomplishment, though,
was his family.
He was accompanied through life by his high school
sweetheart, Mavis (Worthylake), with whom he celebrated 67 years of
marriage this past spring. Indeed, it’s hard to say
« Bob » without saying « Bob and Mavis. » Together
they raised a family who will miss him dearly: their children, Janice
(Sally), David (Andrea), Andrew, and Ross (Debbie); grandchildren
Damien, Daniel (Beka), Adrian (Laura), Moira, Emily (Altan), Katie,
James (Myriam), and Abby; and great-grandsons, Gavin and
Theo.
Bob was predeceased by his sister, Jeanne.
Visitation will be held in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135
College St., Antigonish, on Thursday, August 12, from 2 – 4 pm and 7 –
9 pm. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time when
hopefully his family and many friends can raise their voices together
in song to celebrate Bob’s kindness, generosity, and loving
spirit.
A special thank you to Dr. John Chiasson, Dr. Amy Hendrix,
and the staff of St. Martha’s ICU for their compassion and
care in Bob’s final days.
Family flowers only, please.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob’s memory may
be made to the St. James United Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1178,
Antigonish, NS, B2G 2L6 or the charity of your choice.
1930 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Robert Murray 1930 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia