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Obituary of Murray Edward Lee
Lee, Murray Edward
Passed away peacefully at the Perth hospital surrounded by his loving family on Friday, June 14, 2019 at the age of 94 years. Beloved husband of Beryl Theresa Lee (nee Pigeon). Loving father of 12 children: Daniel (Maxine children: Krista, Daniel), Timothy (Beverley), Ormond (Judith c: Mayra, René, Shayna), Myrna Lee-De Cou (Douglas De Cou, c. Jeffrey, Alicia), Joanne Bennell (c. Meagan, Christopher), Murray, Alicia (Ian Hay c. Michaela, Regan), Jeffrey (Mary Jane c. Murray, Wesley), Mark (Diana c Timothy, Truman), Mary (Terry Stewart c. Thor, Anna, Tia), Regan (Sheila c. Eliza, Olivia) and Jennifer. Predeceased by his parents Daniel and Alicia (nee Murray), his brothers; John (Margaret), Ronald (Margaret), Ormond (Ethel), Melville (Margaret) and Patrick (Nellie), and by his sister Audrey (Ken Greer) James. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and many good friends. Murray was enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1943 and after the war became a professional photographer doing portraits and weddings for over 40 years. He also worked at RCA Victor for 17 years and the Rideau Regional Hospital for 9 years. Following retirement, he enjoyed watching hockey, playing golf and euchre with friends, and spending time with Beryl, his wife of 72 years.
Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St W., Perth on Wednesday, June 19th, 2019 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M & 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church on Thursday, June 20th, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. Interment to follow at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery. In remembrance of Murray, memorial donations to the Lanark County Cancer Society Wheels of Hope program or Prevent Cancer Now (info@preventcancernow.ca) would be appreciated.