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1932
DIED
2024
R. McMURTRY Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for R. McMURTRY
24 Entries
Maeve Powell-Griffith
July 11, 2024
To the family, please accept my condolences, on behalf of my desease mother and I. Maeve & Gloria Linton-Bryan
Timothy M Hill
May 1, 2024
He was a great man, and I liked him .Tim Hill
Jean O'Quinn
April 9, 2024
Harry, I just learned of your father's passing. My condolences to you and your family. Treasure all the memories. Hugs.
Taivi Lobu
April 5, 2024
He was such a good person. In the late 70s I saw him bringing in the Family Law Reform Act and the Mental Health Act, as well as opening the way for legal clinics to give voice to vulnerable communities. These actions helped shift me from skepticism to a standpoint of possibility and the value of positive action. This was big for me and I've always been grateful.
Roy McMurtry´s commitment to democracy and to the rule of law has been pivotal in bringing about positive change for countless people. His staunch efforts as a lawyer and politician, and then as a jurist, has meant that we have, and have been able to rely upon, a meaningful Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Years after the Charter came into effect, as Chief Justice, he courageously ensured that the principles of the Charter were upheld, even when his personal values might have been challenged.
To have been able to work with him in establishing the Ontario Justice Education Network was an experience second to none. The chambers of Osgoode Hall often reverberated with dialogues he initiated with youth and community representatives, and he quietly made a point of going out into communities, especially to listen to young people.
He so often opened doors for others where none had existed. He sought to hear voices that would otherwise go unnoticed. Recognizing inherent frailties in our society, he strove to strengthen our democratic institutions at each turn.
It is not surprising that someone who lived such a meaningful life was a vibrant painter. His life expressed in so many ways. Through his last years, his hand-penned notes continued to encourage and show appreciation. May Roy McMurtry´s multiple legacies be carried on by many. My deepest condolences to his family members.
Gill Whyte
March 31, 2024
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to Janet, Jim, Harry, Jeanie, Erin and Michael. I have many fond memories of growing up on Lascelles Blvd with the McMurtry clan. We spent a lot of time playing outside and it was always a special treat to have Mr. McMurtry take time out to throw a football to all of us with a big grin on his face.
Mrs. McMurtry was also very kind and welcoming. I am so sorry to learn of her passing as well. My heartfelt sympathies to you all.
Warmest regards,
Gill Whyte
Geri Sanson
March 27, 2024
We wish to make a donation to parkinsons.ca in honour and memory of CJJ McMurty. Could you please send us a family email address so that the donation may be appropriately recognized by the organization and family as in memory of Roy McMurty. Thank you so much!
Louise Charron
March 26, 2024
It was a pleasure and true privilege to work under Roy's leadership at the Court of Appeal. He was a "jovial giant" not only to his grandchildren as stated in the obituary, but to us all. Rest in peace dear friend.
david walmark
March 26, 2024
A good friend when you most needed him and fond memory of once playing second row with him for the Old Boys Rugby team . Lots of Irish in this 'big man' and as Canadian as they come . Love and condolences to the remaining McMurtrys . David and Mary Walmark
Rose Dyson
March 25, 2024
My sincere condolences to the McMurtry family. I first met Roy in the early ‘60s and, with my late husband Norman Dyson, shared many pleasant evenings with both Rita Jean and him - in Toronto, on legal excursions of one kind or another, and in London when he was High Commissioner. Following the trajectory of his achievements and years of commitment to public service over the years has been meaningful and inspiring. May he rest in peace.
Murray & Lavinia Forbes
March 25, 2024
Our heartfelt condolences.
Kyle and Colleen McMurtry
March 25, 2024
We are so very sorry for your loss. We wish we could attend the funeral in person today, but we will be watching online. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
David Doherty
March 25, 2024
Canada has lost a great public servant. His understated but powerful leadership got things done. it was a pleasure and an honour to work for him. God's speed Chief.
Barlow Family
March 24, 2024
With fond memories, sincere condolences and thanks for a lifetime of service.
Phil Gillies
March 24, 2024
Roy was my colleague in the Legislature and a dear friend and advisor. What an honour to have known and worked with this remarkable man.
Heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and many admirers.
Ken Dekker
March 24, 2024
I had the privilege of practising law with Roy's son, Harry, for many years and this led to the privilege of meeting Roy on a few occasions. For someone so accomplished, he was a remarkably humble and also very kind and generous. He leaves behind a great legacy in not only his contributions to public life and jurisprudence, but also in the wonderful family he leaves behind. May his memory be a blessing to them.
Bill Bogart
March 23, 2024
My wife Linda Bertoldi and I were neighbors of Roy and Ria. We had many wonderful conversations over the years. But we were always in awe of two of Canada´s icons.
Geri Sanson
March 23, 2024
A north star of a jurist, lawyer and public servant, Chief Justice McMurtry will continue to challenge all of us to exemplify the very best in serving the legal profession, government and an equitable society. My condolences to all of the family and especially Harry - who I hold as a dear friend (and despite the miles) since our early days of law school.
Allan Dickie
March 23, 2024
A privilege to work for him and a great and loyal friend. Condolences to the family, RIP Roy
Claude Harari
March 23, 2024
Heartfelt condolences to the McMurtry family from an old friend of Roy's.
So many fond memories and battles, conservative conventions, Albany club, debating policy. Have held on to Roy's beautiful painting reproduction Christmas cards.
God bless you all and give you strength through your grieving.
Richard Hale-Sanders
March 23, 2024
It was my honour and pleasure. To spend professional and social time with Roy during our time together in London England . I was a Canadian banker and he was High Commissioner. We spent many late Friday afternoons at MacDonald House recapping the week with cigar and port in hand.
My condolences to the family.
Linda Carter
March 23, 2024
Roy is be greatly missed. I loved our chats and he was on the top of my list for a visit last week.
He was a lovely giving person and my father Judge Carter shared a very special bond. Much love to your family at this time. I know he is leaving a great hole in your family. But he will always be with you.
Love Linda Carter
Janet Bowman
March 23, 2024
I remember since the 1980's, how publicly he attended events and spoke. One was at Ryerson another at Osgoode Hall. He really held it together helping with Chief Judge Andrews work with kids and William Davis work with Catholic charities. He did reach out and was readily available to speak. I particularly liked his work supplying an art box to the textile Museum where I did volunteer work. Amazing contribution to our country and city.
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