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90 years passed away peacefully on Friday, Mar 7, 2025 at the Leamington Mennonite Home. Beloved husband of the late Ethel (Ives) Loop (2004). Loving companion of the late Jane Pursel (2024). Dear father of the late Bonny Loop (2022) and late Darlene Chauvin (2024). Cherished grandfather of Tanya Kirk, Derek Pugh, Aaron Sarson, Kolby Sarson and Lindsay Sarson. Great grandfather of Jayme and Sierra. Predeceased by his parents, Warren and Doretta (Shultz) Loop and brothers late Royce (Vera) Loop and the late Ken (Sharon) Loop. Special Uncle to Todd Loop and wife Tracy, Christine (Loop) and Todd Hodgson, Tara (Loop) and Dan Simpson, Chris and wife Christine Loop and late Stanley Loop.
Murray was the past part owner of Loops Fishery with his brother Ken until he retired.
He was past President of the Ontario Commercial Fishing Association and a long -time fisherman for over 60 years before retiring. Murray was past president of the Wheatley Harbour Authority and served on the board for many years.
Murray was a “Ford Mustang” enthusiast. He spent many weekends attending car shows and taking his “7” mustangs out for a ride.
Detroit Tigers!! Murray loved his Tigers. He kept every ticket from every game he attended. He actually loved all baseball. He enjoyed sitting out back at his house on Carolina Woods and watching games played at the Kinsmen Diamond Complex in the summer. You could hear him cheering from the back yard. He would head South to Florida in the spring to watch Spring Training.
Murray loved going to the meat draws and socializing at the Wheatley Legion. If you got to know Murray there it wouldn’t be too long before you were calling him “Uncle Murray”.
Murray was a long-time member of the Wheatley United Church. Donations in memory of Murray may be made to the Wheatley United Church.
Arrangements entrusted to Kendrick Funeral Home, Wheatley, ON. At Murray’s request a private service will be held with his immediate family. An open house Celebration of Murray’s Life will be held at Joe’s (6 Talbot St. East, Wheatley), on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
March 7 2025
Death notice for the town of: Kingsville, Province: Ontario
death notice Murray Loop – Wheatley Celebration Centre March 7 2025
obituaries notice Murray Loop – Wheatley Celebration Centre March 7 2025
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