- MURRAY, John "Johnny Bill" - 75, Hantsport, passed away on August 7, 2006, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born on August 8, 1930, he was the youngest son of the late Odessa and Alexander Murray. John was a good friend of many throughout the years, and a wonderful family man. John's home address his entire life was Avon Street, Hantsport. After a stint on the gypsum boats in his youth, John spent many years in the woods logging and working in the family lumber mill. He became a machinist and subsequently foreman for Minas Basin Pulp and Power until his retirement in 1995. John never lost his love for woodworking and he was a true handyman. He also never lost his love of the water. Ships and boats of all sizes never failed to entertain him. In his younger years John was an avid baseball fan, and he loved to fish, hunt, garden and dance! He held various positions in the Hantsport Volunteer Fire Department for more than 37 years including Deputy Chief for many years and was also a member of the Firefighters Veterans Association. He truly enjoyed the many events, friends and camaraderie of his fellow fireman throughout the years of volunteer service. John was also a director of the Valley Credit Union, Hantsport for many years. He was also a IOOF Edwards Lodge member in Hantsport since 1967. In his later years, he developed an avid interest in birdwatching and the history of Hantsport and surrounding area. John was a loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle, and will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He was predeceased by his brother, Robert Murray.
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1930 - 2006 (75 years)
