Obituary Overview
Murray James Fahie
Fahie, Murray James, of Fletcher’s Lake, formerly of East Ship Harbour
It is with broken hearts that we, the family of Murray Fahie, age 84, announce his peaceful passing on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Murray was born in East Ship Harbour, Halifax County, on August 14, 1934 to his devoted parents Henry and Cecilia (Day) Fahie. Murray married the love of his life, Connie, on July 12, 1958. They spent their life in Dartmouth and East Ship Harbour providing a loving home for their four children and six grandchildren with memories that will be cherished for a life time.
With his passing, Murray leaves behind a legacy that will live on through his children and grandchildren. He will be lovingly remembered by his children and their spouses, Brenda (Dale) Webber, Janice (Wayne) Jacquard, Brian (Joan) Fahie and Wanda (Ken) Flemming.
Murray was the proud and doting grandfather of Christina (Sylvain) Jacquard, Marc (Catherine) Jacquard, Alannah Webber, Nicholas Webber, Erin Flemming and Laura Flemming. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. He took great pleasure in their lives and supported their endeavours with unbounded attention and love.
Murray is also survived by brothers, Wallace and Bill (Muriel); sisters-in-law, Iva Monk, Jean Keating, Nanette Keating, Shirley Fahie, Geline Fahie and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, his loving wife, Connie; granddaughter, Danielle Webber, brothers Aubrey, Garfield, Percy, Avery, Guy, Charles, Lloyd
and sister Irva.
After graduating from Grade 11, Murray taught in a one-room school house in East Ship Harbour. He attended Teachers College and St. Mary’s University and obtained his teachers certificate. In August 1958, Murray accepted a four year position with the Department of National Defence teaching on the base in Germany.
Upon returning to Nova Scotia, Murray was appointed the principal of Michael Wallace School, a position he held for seven years. In August 1967, he joined the Economic Welfare Department of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union. During his twenty years at the Teachers Union he held the positions of Executive Assistant and Assistant Executive Secretary. Murray’s responsibilities included negotiating contracts and being the staff liaison to committees, insurance trustees, the credit union, pensions and economic policy as well as the liaison for the Vocational Teachers Association. Murray was well recognized for his expertise, tenacity and pragmatism in negotiating Provincial Agreements and for advancing the Teacher’s Group Insurance Plan and Pension Plan. In recognition of Murray’s contributions he was awarded with an Honorary Membership in the Nova Scotia Teachers Union.
One of Murray’s and Connie’s highlights during retirement was opening a family restaurant, “Mom’s & Dad’s”, in the Fahie homestead in East Ship Harbour. After operating the restaurant for seven years they decided to fully retire and spend time with family and travel.
Sincere thanks are extended to Dr. Colin VanZoost and Dr. Cory Jubenville for their exemplary care, support
and guidance. The family acknowledges and thanks Kelly MacNeil for the wonderful care, compassion and friendship she provided to Murray as his caregiver over the last three years. Special thanks are also extended to
VON nurses Angela, Susan and Jill for their care and kindness over the last few months.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018 from 1-3 p.m. and 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Atlantic Funeral Home,
771 Main St, Dartmouth.
A funeral service to celebrate Murray’s life will take place on Thursday, September 27, 2018, 10:00
am at St. Rose of Lima Church, 9 Jamieson Dr., Fall River with Father Duncan McMaster officiating. A reception will follow in the church. A private interment of ashes will be in Saint Denis Cemetery, East Ship Harbour.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Murray James Fahie 2018..
Death notice for the town of: Dartmouth, Province: Nova Scotia
To Brenda, Brian, Janice and Wanda,
My sincere sympathy on the loss of your dear father. I only met him three times but I have happy memories of when you came to Edmonton and stayed with my parents. Wanda was just a wee girl then. Your mum and dad are reunited in heaven and I will remember your dad in my daily prayers.
With love
Diana ( Baker) McCall. Florence ‘s daughter