Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
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.

John married Glenna Lenora Greenough. Glenna (daughter of Percy Greenough and Hilda Fletcher) was born on 19 Jan 1932; died on 2 Dec 2016; was buried in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MURRAY, Glenna Lenora

Age 84, of Hantsport, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2016. Born January 19, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Percy and Hilda (Fletcher) Greenough. Glenna was a member of the Hantsport Baptist Church, and the Kings Daughters' Women's Group. She was an avid dancer, wonderful knitter and a cook who loved her sweets, especially chocolate.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, John William Murray; siblings, Claire Tracey (Roy); Owen Bowie (Vie); Stella Hammett (Charlie); Herbert Greenough (Dorothy); Polly Baxter (Charlie); and Myrtle Haley (Stuart).

Arrangements have been entrusted to DeMont Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 419 Albert St., PO Box 981, Windsor, NS B0N 2T0 (902-798-8317). The family would like to welcome visitors to come by the funeral home, Wednesday, December 7 anytime between 1 pm and 2:30 pm to visit with them, in the Elmcroft Reception Centre, share stories and enjoy a light lunch. A private family graveside service will be held after the reception in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Glenna may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Nova Scotia.

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Mr. Murray served in the first World War for four years, being the first recruit in Hantsport to offer his services to his country. He was captured by the Germans during the battle in 1916 and held prisoner of war until hostilities ceased.

Alexander married Odessa Lillian Frizzle on 29 Sep 1920 (Baptist) in Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia. Odessa (daughter of John Dickey Frizzle and Althea Helen Bullerwell) was born on 18 Jun 1888 in Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia; died on 18 Jan 1975 in Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Percy married Hilda Fletcher. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Nancy McLean. Nancy was born on 14 Jun 1855 in West Branch River John, Pictou, Nova Scotia; died on 4 Mar 1938 in River John, Pictou, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1911 a farmer

John married Althea Helen Bullerwell on 9 Nov 1877 in Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia. Althea (daughter of George Bullerwell and Mary Paul) was born on 27 May 1860 in Beaver Harbour, New Brunswick; died on 26 Apr 1947 in Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]