Obituary of Gordon Alexander Murray

Passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at the age of 96.

Beloved husband of over 60 years to the late Jean, who passed away in August 2020. Cherished father of David (late Donna), Jay (Lori) and Tracy. Devoted grandpa to Christopher (Christine), Jeff (Kirstin), Mike (Amelia), Terrence, Kirean, Hailie and Ceilidh. Great-grandpa to Meghan, Madelyn, Hilary, Jillian, Preston, Jesse and Wynter. Loving brother to Joyce Bennet and Crandell (Caroline) Murray. Brother-in-law to Joyce Murray, Barb (Gerry) Saunders and Betty Geisel.

Predeceased by parents Alex and Alvina, son Dale (1977), daughter-in-law Donna (2022), sister Marjorie and her husband Clayton Roth, brother Don and his wife Betty, brother Ray and brothers-in-law Jack Bennet and Don Geisel.

Gordon will also forever remain in the hearts of many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Gordon worked for many years in the family business, Waterloo Produce. He then moved to his second career at Seagrams Distillery. His greatest accomplishment came on the baseball diamonds, hockey arenas and bowling alleys, in the city of Waterloo. He was a volunteer coach for 36 years and was awarded the Waterloo Minor Sports Award in 1967 and 1984. In 1998, he was one of only two to be recognized for his long-term service to youth in minor baseball. He was always proud of those he coached and those that went on to volunteer as coaches themselves.

The family extends a special thank you to the Kincardine EMS and the staff at South Bruce Grey Health Centre for their care and compassion.

A visitation will be held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S, Waterloo, on Friday, January 3, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The service will take place in the funeral home’s chapel on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., with a reception to follow. Private interment at Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Condolences for the family and donations to the Canadian Cancer Society are appreciated and can be arranged through the funeral home at 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com.