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Angus MacKillop
March 28, 2016
Blessings Pat,
I worked with your from 1973-4 and I still cherish the memories. Thanks for then and now.
Blessings,
Angus
John S Batts
October 9, 2014
Very belated for atribute, I recognise, but being in Australia I've just read this sad obituary of Pat's passing, and after the chill of surprise and regret I thought to add a different kind of reflection on his many achievements. Pat joined me one year in coaching a Manor Park junior soccer XI (Pat Jr then being a player), and I still have happy memories of his companionship at both home and away games. As must have been usual, he brought his infectious enthusiasm to the role. It's sad to think he has gone.
mrs. terence alice wendelken-walker
July 19, 2013
Sorry to just find out pat died. Being in the US. He was funny, sweet, St. Patricks Day shall always be fond memories.
Deepest condolences,
Alice Wendelken-Walker
Z&W GROUP
March 29, 2013
Happy Easter to you Dad. Miss you every single day.
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Gloria Montgomery
September 23, 2010
I remember Pat when he worked at the Old Ottawa City Hall in the early 1960s. His humour, kind heart and obvious talent was evident in all that he said and did.
Barbara MacMahon-Firestone
March 17, 2010
On this St. Patrick's Day, one cannot help but remember with love and tears the laughter, joy, and golden friendship of dear Pat Murray. The whole Murray Clan set an example of all who had the privilege of calling them friends. Pat & Alice were lovers, best friends, parents, intellectuals, who created an ambiance in Rockclife Park that was totally unique. Theirs was a marriage
most would aspire to. They were parents,most couples could learn just by watching. They were funny, larger than life, and very genuine. Pat Murray will be missed and loved for
eternity. Barbara.
Dan + Kelly Howard
January 11, 2010
We first met Pat and his lovely wife Alice in 1975. We shared many a glass and many a good time with them.
As an architect I remember his business acumen, his design skills and desire to make Ottawa a more pleasing place for all of us to live.
As a friend we remember his warmth, his love humor and love of life
After leaving for San Francisco in 1994 we regularly kept up with his exploits through mutual friends.
We shall miss him and we shall toast his passing by raising a glass or two as he would want us to.
To Pat!
Chris Dabrowski
January 11, 2010
My father worked with Pat years ago, and Pat was at my brother's wedding in 1987. Although I met him only a few times, on behalf of my family, I extend my condolences to his family.
Chris Dabrowski
January 10, 2010
Life is short ... Its never the right time for family to deal with sadness such as a loss of a loved one! We are thinking of you in this time !!
Aik Afrodity Liberty and Xristopher-George
The Aliferis Family !!
don westwood
January 9, 2010
We have only just heard the very sad news of Patrick’s passing, so were unable to attend in person the visitation to extend our sincere condolences to family and friends. Please accept this tribute instead.
I first knew Pat around 1962, when I was part of the then-small architectural community in Ottawa, where everyone knew everyone else, both professionally and at parties and social events. I even played rugby with Pat, albeit with brother Tim on an opposing team! I’ll never forget visiting the office on Merivale and seeing Pat lying atop a bookcase nonchalantly answering the phone………
Since then our paths have crossed on numerous occasions, and we have followed Pat’s illustrious career over the intervening years with considerable admiration and respect for a unique and gifted colleague. It was with great joy and pride that we were so fortunate to attend the wonderful Murray and Murray evening at the National Gallery on December 2nd last, where Pat yet again displayed his indefatigable and natural wit and insight with his brother, so reminiscent of those earlier years nearly half a century ago.
It is with profound respect and humility that we offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Pat for their personal loss, and that of the whole Ottawa community. He will not be forgotten.
Don and Anneli Westwood, Ottawa.
January 9, 2010
Dear Patrick, Rebecca & family,
Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May the precious memories of your father, father in law and grandfather help comfort each of you.
Lorraine Joyal-Sanchez & family
Nancy Pearson
January 8, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies at this difficult time. May God keep all of you in His tender care and bring Patrick into His glorious light.
Maria Lengemann
January 8, 2010
Mrs. Murray and family
Please accept my condolences to you at this sad time.
Maria Lengemann
Rideau Club
Fina Lobo
January 8, 2010
Dear Mrs. Murray and the entire Murray Family, especially Christopher,
On behalf of the Lobo family, please accept our deepest and heartfelt sympathies on the passing of Patrick Murray. He was a wonderful friend, kind, generous, loving and respectful to all he came in contact with. May his Soul Rest in Peace. Our prayers and loving thoughts with you at this time of sadness.
Fina Lobo and the entire Lobo family
33 Keys Way,
Ottawa, Ontario
January 8, 2010
Alice & Family, Tim & Family,
Please accept our sincerest condolences on the passing of Pat. I was fortunate enough to work for Murray & Murray for a number of years. During this time Pat was always a person you could talk with and share a few jokes.
May your love of him and wonderful memories carry you through this difficult time.
-Ian & Barbara McCulloch
January 7, 2010
On behalf of the Doucet and Lariviere family,, I wish to extend my condolences to the Murray family. We have been enriched by having known Mr Murray. We will retain fond memories. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Jo Ann Doucet and Ron Lariviere
Chantal Batt
January 7, 2010
My sincere condolences to the Murray family, and especially to Eoin, who spoke very endearingly about his Papa at soccer games.
The first time I met Pat was at the Murray & Murray Christmas party in 1998. He welcomed me to have a drink at the bar, where the booze was free but the soft drinks were not!
I am sure many people will recall and share fond memories of Pat for a long time to come.
Best wishes to Pat's family,
Chantal Batt
January 7, 2010
Dear Alice and family
Don and I send our sincere codolences and regret that we will be unable to attend Pat's funeral Mass. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Pat was a remrkable man and it was our honour to have met him.
Don and Louise Butler Cobourg ON
Peter Dunlap
January 7, 2010
Dear Mrs. Murray and Family.
My sincerest sympathies on the passing of Mr. Murray.
I had the pleasure of working with him on a project at the University of Ottawa some 14 years ago- me as a new and very "green" mechanical project manager and he as a renowned and very accomplished architect. He was very kind to me and my memories of those times are fond and a pleasure to recall- I enjoyed seeing him around the city over the years and will miss his ever present smile.
With sincerest sympathies,
Peter Dunlap- Modern Niagara Ottawa Inc.
Stephan Klovan
January 7, 2010
On behalf of the entire Klovan Family, I would like to express our sincere and deepest condolences to the Murray Family for your recent loss of your dear Patrick! He will always be remembered as a Great Man!
Charissa Watts
January 7, 2010
As a young Interior Designer Pat gave me my first job in the field. I will forever be greatful to him for the experience. Very sorry for your loss keeping you all in prayer.
Charissa (Haines) Watts
January 7, 2010
Our sincere condolences to the Murray family
Andrzej and Linda Gorka, Wakefield, QC
January 6, 2010
To the Murray Family,
We extend our sincerest condolences to you on the loss of this remarkable citizen of Ottawa and Canada. I knew him well having served with him on the Advisory Committee on the Official Residences. His interest in the Canadiana Fund was truly appreciated. We will miss his smile, charm and humour. Patrick was a gentleman.
His presence in our community will be sorely missed.
We are sending you this message from Mexico as we will not be back in Canada until January 19th.
With our deepest sympathies,
the Hon. Laurier L. LaPierre, O,C. Senator and Mr. Harvey A. Slack
Cedric and Jill Nowell
January 6, 2010
To the Murray Family - We were very sad to hear of Pat's death. He was always such a warm and pleasant person to be with and will be greatly missed by many people in Ottawa. We first met Pat at the Rideau Tennis and Squash Club where Pat and Cedric would celebrate their common Birthday together and Pat and Jill would reminisce on days in Dublin. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Claude Bennett
January 6, 2010
To the Murray Family: It has been many years since I first met Pat--during my time as a member of Ottawa City Council. Then later on when I lived next door to Con Sheehan. I truly enjoyed assisting Pat and his Brother on projects both Municpial and Provincial. Pat will be a great lose to his Profession and this wide Community. I want to express my condolences to all the Family members.
Gord Hunter
January 6, 2010
The people of Rockcliffe Park were so well served when Patrick Murray served as their reeve/mayor. He was an outstanding colleague and a joy to serve with on Regional Council. A leader and supporter of Ottawa's Irish and a friend of rugby in Ottawa his passing is a loss for so many. To the murray family: thank you for sharing him with all of us.
Gerene Leger
January 6, 2010
To Alice and family. My husband and I are saddened to hear of Pat´s death. He was a talented and busy man but always had time to chat or to share a laugh. May your wonderful memories serve to alleviate your pain at this time. Please accept our deepest condolences.
P.S. I knew Pat through Bob Landry at Imperial Oil.
Vicky Wilgress
January 6, 2010
To all of the Murray's my thoughts and prayers are with you. Pat was one amazing person who was so friendly and kind to all. I am sorry that I am out of town and unable to attend the funeral this week.
with deepest sympathy
Vicky
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