May 17, 1948 - October 24, 2016

Mr. Murray Gordon Withenshaw of Dorion, Ontario passed away at St. Joseph's Hospice after a lengthy battle with cancer. Murray was born and raised in Port Arthur. He graduated from Port Arthur Collegiate before attending Confederation College, graduating in Business. His love of cars inspired him to pursue a career as an Automotive Mechanic. Murray and his brother Dave started their own garage, D & M Automotive 35 years ago and it is still thriving today. Murray loved his family, loved his friends and loved life. He was the type of guy who would do anything for you. His garage door was always open for anyone to drop for a visit and 'cold one'. The discussions included his passion for sports, golf and football being his favorites. He was an avid sportsman who loved fishing, hunting and his four legged best friends Finnegan and Jake. His other passion was restoring old cars, a beautiful '56 Chevy and a '64 Chevelle. Both he and wife Donna loved camping and fishing. They spent many months travelling much of North America. In recent years, they would spend their winters at their home in Anthem, AZ, definitely one of Murray's favourite places. He cherished the new friends he made there. Again his garage door was always open there inviting anyone to drop by for a visit. Murray is survived by his wife of 25 years, Donna and children Scott (Trish), Kristin, Shauna-Lee, Carrie-Anne (Dave), Russell (Laurie), Michael (Adam), his grandchildren Beaumont and Sydney. He also leaves behind his brother, Dave (Kathy). Murray was predeceased by his parents, Millie and Gordon, his brother Glenn, his sister, Joan, a very special cousin and close friend, Leonard Reid and his dear Uncle Figgy Rubin. A Memorial service will be held at St. Michaels and All Angels Anglican Church at 675 Red River Road, Thunder Bay, On Thursday, November 3rd, 2016 at 2:00pm.

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Published by The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal on Oct. 29, 2016.

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Bill Havelin

November 19, 2016

such wonderful memories of this great guy.. Across the miles.. My thoughts to all the family of this Fine person.. haven`t seen murray since 1987.. But hes soo clear in my mind
Bill Havelin
Victoria BC

November 4, 2016

With deepest sympathy from Auntie Tessie, Uncle Frank and family

Kyle Gibson

November 1, 2016

Larger than life. Going to miss the big guy

Donna Withenshaw

October 31, 2016

I miss you terribly.
My heart is so empty without you.

October 31, 2016

So terribly sorry for your loss. Cherish the many memories.
Our sincerest condolences to you and all your family.

Annie and Daniel Macsemchuk

Diane Bergeron

October 31, 2016

Donna thank you for sharing beautiful memories of your life with Murray. Murray was an amazing man and touched so many people. We are all so blessed to have known him. He will forever live in our hearts

Diane Bergeron

Rob and Donna Nickerson

October 29, 2016

Donna, we were so sorry to see that Murray had passed away. He will be fondly remembered by us as a man who was always smiling and had a great sense of humor. We hope that your wonderful memories will help you through this very difficult time.
Sincerest sympathies to you and your family