LEE, Murray Edward Passed away peacefully at Great War Memorial Hospital, Perth, 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 and Daniel), Timothy (Beverley), Ormond (Judith, c: Mayra, Ren?, and Shayna), Myrna Lee-De Cou (Douglas De Cou, c: Jeffrey and Alicia), Joanne Bennell (c: Meagan and Christopher), Murray, Alicia (Ian Hay, c: Michaela and Regan), Jeffrey (Mary Jane, c: Murray and Wesley), Mark (Diana, c: Timothy and Truman), Mary (Terry Stewart, c: Thor, Anna, and Tia), Regan (Sheila, c: Eliza and 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 nine 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 Street West, Perth on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John's Catholic Church on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. John's Catholic Cemetery. In remembrance of Murray, memorial donations to the Wheels of Hope or Prevent Cancer Now ([email protected]) would be appreciated.
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