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Susanne and Mathew Partridge planted 3 trees in memory of Carol McMurray
Monday, October 19, 2020
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Carol Reagh McMurray
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Alison Lipp posted a condolence
Saturday, November 7, 2020
Carol was a friend of my parents, Nora and Rudy Lipp, for many years. They had many nights of fun, food and laughter with their infamous gourmet group. One particular memory I have of Carol was during one of these gourmet evenings-- these nights always seemed to end in music, either with my mom playing the piano and everyone else singing, or with various 'oldies' playing on the CD player. I had the pleasure of witnessing Carol dancing around the table to one of her favourite songs, The Locomotion. I will never forget those dance moves, nor will I forget the laughter and joy that she brought to all of those around her. Carol had a unique spark and a sense of humour that was infectious. We will all miss you Carol!
Alison (Lipp) and Kevin Kempers
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Cynthia Burgess posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2020
I was saddened to hear of the death of Carol after a lengthy illness.
It is to her that I owe my choice of Georgetown to live and raise my children. In the seventies I spent three years in California with my family. One morning there was a knock on my door and a gentleman introduced himself as Bob McMurray. He had noticed that my car had Nova Scotia license plates. He said his wife was from N.S. and I met his wife, Carol and their three young sons. When it was time to leave California and return to Canada, I knew that Carol was now a real estate agent and she helped to find the home my family and I lived in for the next 17 years.
She was a lovely lady who always found time for a chat. She handled her career, family life, including tragedy, with strength and determination. There was always room for her humour and smiles.
Our condolences to you all.
Cynthia Burgess
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Sheila Clements posted a condolence
Monday, October 26, 2020
My sincere condolences to the family of Carol(Kerr) McMurray. I remember playing basketball against Carol in BRHS and ARRA challenges in the late 1950's, with her very supportive father, Dr. Kerr, in attendance. While Carol was enthusiastic in her sports activities, she was also very fair, kind and friendly toward her opponents. I enjoyed knowing Carol. May she rest in peace.
Sheila Clements, Saskatoon
(Formerly from Bridgetown, NS)
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Lloyd and Carol Woodland posted a condolence
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Sending our prayers and condoleances to the Kerr and McMurray families. We remember Carol at ARRA and her fancy water skiing moves at Natal Days. May you all take comfort in the wonderful memories that she has left with you. Lloyd and Carol Woodland
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Rob Allison posted a condolence
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Dear Jon, Mike & Chris,
My name is Rob Allison, I am born, raised and still live in Georgetown. In my early years of trying to find a career, I attempted real estate. One day back then, I promptly decided to get my real estate license from Sheridan College and did so, and then was given a desk at Saxe Real Estate in town. I was a very naive rookie, not just in real estate, but also about how an office worked, who could help and who to avoid, what clauses to include in an a deal because of our geographic location and more. My desk was right beside your Mom's. Need I say more? Carol and I became fast friends, she taught me the in's and out's of being an agent in those crazy times of 18% & 19% interest rates. Not a lot of deals were being done back then and my life in real estate was short lived as a result. But your Mom and I stayed connected over the years through various other interests including the squash club and we would see each other periodically around town, each time with a joyful hug and "how are you doing?". I will always be grateful to her for helping me. She never once hesitated to offer guidance or assistance when asked, way back then. Please accept my sincere condolences, she will be greatly missed by many, including this lonely one time real estate agent.
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Doug Penrice posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Dianne and I had the pleasure of working with Carol for many years at Johnson Associates she was a brilliant agent and lots of fun to work with. She knew just about everyone in Georgetown and treated them all equally. I remember at the Christmas parties she and Bob were a striking couple. My sincere condolences to all the family.
Doug and Dianne Penrice
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Linda Isles posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Greg/Lynn/Chip:
It is with a very heavy heart that I write this note. I feel very sad to learn that Carol has passed. She was a wonderful person and I am sure you all had great times growing up together. If my memory is correct I believe my Dad drove Carol during the Annapolis Blossom Festival. I also remember Carol coming home each summer and making her visits to Frenchy's in Digby. Such wonderful memories. Please cherish your many happy times you all made with Carol.
Sincerely,
Linda (Rawding) Isles
Clementsport, NS
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Johanna Calder posted a condolence
Monday, October 19, 2020
When I think of Mrs McMurray, I see her twinkling eyes, squinting into a smile and hear her shriek of laughter, echoing along the Annapolis River. Mrs McMurray was the Mom in the cottage next door, welcoming gaggles of kids in for games and popcorn on a rainy day. She was the perennial Nova Scotian who moved away, but brought her family back for halcyon summer days.
Sending my sincere condolences to Mike, Chris and Jon and all the family.
Johanna Calder
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Marilyn and Jack Wright Clementsport NS lit a candle
Monday, October 19, 2020
Deepest sympathies to the family in the passing of Carol.
I only met her once myself in Annapolis Royal but could see the fun loving person she was. Jack remembers her at the Annapolis Natal Day water shows riding on Dad's boat and water skiing.
Judging from all the photos and tributes, Carol was a very special lady.
Thinking of you all at this time, and hoping the great times you had together will prevail before too long.
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Faye and Harold Fancy planted a tree in memory of Carol McMurray
Monday, October 19, 2020
We are very sorry to hear of Carol's passing. She was a lovely lady. Sending our heartfelt sympathy to the family. Faye and Harold Fancy Plant a Tree
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Rita Griffin posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, October 19, 2020
While I have not known Carol, the path she has travelled in life was extensive and rewarding. As Spring is new life, Summer is continued life, Fall life changes and and many leave too early. My thoughts to the family. Rita
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A tree was planted in memory of Carol McMurray
Monday, October 19, 2020
We are very sorry to hear of Carol's passing. We are thinking of the family at this difficult time. Our warmest condolences. Faye and Harold Fancy Plant a Tree
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Glenn Edwards posted a condolence
Sunday, October 18, 2020
I first met “Mrs. McMurray” in the late 70’s. I was a school friend of Michael’s and would visit their family home in Moore Park, Georgetown from time to time. As an 11-year-old I knew immediately she possessed a warm heart, quick smile and a laugh that always put a grin on my young face. I didn’t see her often, but throughout grade school and into high school whenever I visited Michael, I would hope Mrs. McMurray would be there. She always greeted me with a smile and laugh and knew how to make me feel welcome. When I was 17, I happened to be in Nova Scotia and accepted Michael’s invitation to come visit them at their family cottage. I remember arriving and going down their driveway to hear a loud welcoming shout, “FONZIE!”. Mrs. McMurray use to call me that as I had a hair side part similar to The Fonz on the TV show, Happy Days. Her sense of humour and wit always made me laugh, I liked it.
After high school, although Michael was at University, I still had contact with Mrs. McMurray. At that time, my job had me driving about Georgetown quite a bit, and I would often see her in passing. I would always wave and receive a quick warm smile and a wave in return from her. This continued until I moved away in 1996. These are good memories and I am glad I have them.
Michael and to all the McMurray family, I am so sorry to hear the news of your Mom’s passing and I hope that my memories of your mom have brought a quick, warm smile to your faces.
With warm regards,
Glenn Edwards
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Wayne Dixon posted a condolence
Sunday, October 18, 2020
Dear McMurray Family. We are so sorry for your loss. Carol was one of a kind. A funny, engaged, caring, and smart lady. She was one of our favourite people. We can't begin to imagine how difficult these past few years have been for you all. May you find peace in knowing how highly regarded your Mom was in this community. Our sincere condolences to you all. Wayne and Sheila Dixon
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Diane McDermott posted a condolence
Sunday, October 18, 2020
Carol was not only a long time member of the Canadian Federation of University Women, (CFUW) Georgetown, she was a Founder, one of dozen or so, who sat on its Executive several times over the years and indeed served on its first ever Scholarship Committee. Besides public service and commitment to learning, our members share friendship. Carol contributed greatly by the spark she brought to our interest groups over the decades. Indeed, many a member can point to Carol as the reason they joined our Club. Carol is fondly remembered and valued.
Diane McDermott
President
CFUW Georgetown
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Brian Gunn posted a condolence
Sunday, October 18, 2020
My deepest sympathy and condolences to Carol's family.
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Cheryl and Bill Lightowlers uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, October 17, 2020
Oh Mike, Chris and Jon…. what a loving and thoughtful tribute you have written for your Mom. Leave it to the McMurray family to bring smiles midst sadness. The photo you chose captures her twinkle, the essence of Carol. I can hear her chuckle as I look at her.
Your Mom was my fitness instructor for a Y class. I still cannot do sit ups but they always put me in mind of her. I think I have done the famous actions to the YMCA song with her. So many fine memories of Chudleigh’s, the squash club, the University Women’s Club.
We were fortunate to be part of the ‘gourmet group’. Your parents were the only ones to ever bring the same dish, when they had each been given a different recipe. They always added spice to our gatherings. I recall one dinner that Carol had to leave in order to sell a house. This was a challenging situation as it did not have a garage. She was given creative, but not particularly helpful, advice as she departed. She did in fact sell our Georgetown home, which had a garage, in her trademark professional and efficient manner.
One memorable summer we were hosted by your family during our Maritime vacation.
She was a treasure.
Fondly remembered by Bill and Cheryl Lightowlers and family, White Rock BC
Picture 1986 - Location must be kept confidential to avoid criminal prosecution
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Sandra Evans (nee Smith) posted a condolence
Saturday, October 17, 2020
Carol gave me my first job. I was 12 years old, turning 13 and she came up the road to number 47 and said Sandra (daughter of Beverley and Ronald Smith, sister of Dianne and Rob), it's about time you started babysitting! I'll start you off at 25 cents an hour and when you complete the baby-sitting course (Red Cross I believe it was), I will give you 50 cents an hour and 75 after midnight. And so started my working career :) Back then we went the extra mile, washed the dinner dishes, tidied up the toys and put the young ones to bed, and sometimes had multiple families' children to sit at the same time. This first job helped instill a hard work ethic which continues today.
Honesty hard working and compassionate are attributes that I believe Mrs McMurray (as I called her) had. And she set the pace.
So very sorry to hear of your loss, your Mom was taken far too soon, so it is good that she had a full life and was well loved.
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Kay d'Entremont posted a condolence
Saturday, October 17, 2020
To Jon and all of Carole's family I send my condolences on the passing of this wonderful lady.
I collaborated with Carole when she was coordinator of the Daffodil sales for the Cancer Society. Carol would drop off to me any unsold Daffodils on Saturday evening and I would sell these at my church after each Sunday service on a pay what you can basis. They sold like hot cakes and the monies collected added to the coffers of the Cancer Society. I so enjoyed working with Carole on this fundraiser.
Carole worked in real estate with my late husband Del who was born and raised near Digby N.S. and as a newbie she was so appreciative of his guidance and the integrity he showed in all of his dealings. Carole likewise earned a reputation as an agent whose trust and honesty garnered her many clients through word of mouth. Her mild manner and beautiful smile was her signature. We often chatted about family and it was evident that they came first in her life.
I'm sure Bob has been waiting, just around the corner for the love of his life. R.I.P. dear Carole.
Kay d'Entremont
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Amy Dacey posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, October 17, 2020
Would like to send condolences to the family on behalf of Albert and Roseanne Dacey. Albert remembers Carol when John was a patient at the rehabilitation centre in Halifax.
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Dorothy Blakely posted a condolence
Saturday, October 17, 2020
I knew Carol as a student at ARRA and have fond memories of her as a positive, friendly person who had a warm smile and a kind manner. My sincere sympathy to the family for the loss of this special person in your life. I am sure that Carol enriched many lives on her life journey.
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Jen Davy lit a candle
Friday, October 16, 2020
Aunt Carol was always so much fun to be around and so kind and loving. From Frenchie’s trips to Natal Day Fun Runs where Megs, Dunk and I always seemed to come in nearly last with Mom and Aunt Carol-memories are abundant and sweet. Much love and am going to miss her so much.
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Sandra Nairn posted a condolence
Friday, October 16, 2020
Deepest sympathy Mike, Chris & Jon and to your families, in the loss of your dear Mother. She was definitely a very vibrant joyful lady, full of fun-a true Maritimer !! As a well respected colleague with integrity and true caring, her clients were always well represented. A friend you could count on, who kept her sense of humour whether the best, or worst of times.
Fondly remembered, Sandra Nairn
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Barb Clare posted a condolence
Friday, October 16, 2020
My Mom (Ann McIntyre) and Carol met through real estate and became fast friends. Even today I recall the stories and laughter they shared. Carol always had that certain "twinkle in her eye" which was just who she was...a sparkle who always brought a smile to everything !
Ann and Carol have some catching up to do - look out those above - buckle up for the ride !
Barb (McIntyre) Clare
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Kristine Sovran (Clare) lit a candle
Thursday, October 15, 2020
My heart is heavy with the news of Carols passing. My sincere condolences to Carols family. Carol was the most caring person I've come to know. I will miss our talks, the laughter and tears we shared. Carol truly is beautiful inside and out. Travel well my friend, you will be greatly missed.
Kristine Sovran (Clare)
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The family of Carol Reagh McMurray uploaded a photo
Thursday, October 15, 2020
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