Murray Anthony McGowan
1930-2018
The family of Murray A. McGowan wish to announce his death
occurring at the Palliative Care Unit at the Saint John Regional
Hospital on September 17, 2018.
Murray was born in Saint John in 1930. He spent some years in
business before returning to St. Thomas University for an education
degree and then later to the University of New Brunswick for a masters
degree in education. He spent his early teaching career at St. John
the Baptist and St Malachy’s; was vice-principal at St Rose
and principal at Holy Trinity, then retired in 1990 after years as
principal at Centennial School.
Murray enjoyed all sports especially hockey and golf, and he
spent many years curling, extending the draws, at Thistle-St. Andrews
Curling Club.
Murray was predeceased by his parents George and Annie
(Quinlan) McGowan and his sister Mary Furze. Left to mourn his passing
are his wife Claire (McGillivray) of 63 years, sons Dr. Michael
(Dana), Dr. Dan (Joan), two grandchildren Annie and Sean, sisters
Theresa (Duncan) Keenan, Barbara (Bill) Morrow, brothers Donald and
Dr. George McGowan.
Murray would have liked to thank all of the staff
at the Saint John Regional Hospital, who attended with the utmost
patience and compassion. His family is grateful for the wonderful care
provided.
At the family’s request there will be
no visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday
September 21 at 12:30 pm from Holy Redeemer Parish, 316 Somerset
Street. Internment in St Joseph’s Cemetery. For those who
wish remembrances to Holy Redeemer Parish Building Fund or a charity
of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Online remembrances and condolences may be placed at
www.brenansfh.com.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Murray Anthony McGowan 19302018..
Death notice for the town of: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick