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BORN
1970
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2021
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John Murray Obituary
Passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2021 in his 51st year. He is survived by his sisters Judy (Kornel) and Kelly Murray (George Zakem).
Missing their uncle John are his nephews Evan and Reid Zakem and nieces Kennedy and Kate Zakem. Also dearly missed by his dear friend Janet Gould who was by John's side. Predeceased by his parents Dr. Joseph Murray, his mother Olga (Kuchma) and his brother Joseph Jr. (Joey) and his grandparents, Gilbert Murray and Rose (Flanagan) and Irma (Massey) and Alexander Kuchma.
John was born at St. Mary's General Hospital in Kitchener, Ontario on June 26, 1970 and shared his birthday with his sister Kelly. John was a compassionate person who always sought out people that needed assistance whether it be the nurses and staff on the wards of St. Joseph Hospital where he worked for many years or people that had broken down on the side of the road. John would always stop to lend his help. John was an avid Montreal Canadiens fan and collected memorabilia of his beloved team, which even included a seat from the Montreal Forum. John also had a passion for cars and in particular the VW. He spent many hours restoring his "vintage" VW. We will miss John's booming laugh and his hearty back slaps. Huge thanks to Dr. Hood for the care and support he provided to John over the years and the friendship with the Murray family.
There will be a funeral mass on Tuesday, August 31st at 2 p.m. at the Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, 28 Norfolk Street, Guelph with the burial to follow at Marymount Cemetery where John will be laid to rest with his mom and dad. If desired, charitable donations can be made to the Kidney Foundation. Donations and condolences can be made on www.gilbertmacintryeandson.com
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Richard Knight Prescod
November 19, 2021
John was a Lourdes high school football teammate of mine and a cherished friend for over 30 years.
I would like the world to know that John talked with great love and admiration for his deceased father Dr. Murray . John also spent many years at his mothers side who he cared deeply for , he once told me that he never wanted his mom to feel alone so he stayed with her until the end . John also had a love for his sisters Judy and Kelly and spoke highly of them often .
In our younger days John would talk about his sister Kelly with great love and admiration he spoke of her many achievements and how proud he was of her .
John was a good man with a booming voice and an extremely soft heart . He loved his family and friends and enjoyed watching sports especially football and hockey. He would often reminisce of spending time watching boxing matches with his dad in Las Vegas and of Christmases with his whole family and the Leblanc’s who were like family those were memories that he held dearly.
John finally met a partner (Janet ) about 18 years ago and he was truly in love . I was unable to attend John’s funeral service and it hurt not being there to say goodbye so I’m saying it tonight “Goodbye John my friend, I will miss talking about our Montreal Canadians ,
I will miss your booming voice but not that numbing back slap lol .
I know god will embrace you and welcome you into his kingdom because you were a good man that had trouble understanding how people could be so cruel to one another , that’s no longer your concern , that’s an earthly problem. Sorest your weary mind and dance with the angels.
So long my friend rest until we meet again.
❤
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