Obituary of Glenford Allen Murray

"THE COACH" MURRAY, GLENFORD A. (GLEN) died Thursday, August 23, 2007 at Bluewater Health - Palliative Care. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Carol J. Murray, sons Dana, Sarnia, Greg, London and daughter Corrinne, Toronto, grandchildren Ben, Zach and Josh of Sarnia, and Angus, Olivia and Abigail of London. Will be missed by sister Beverly (Jack) McCabe, St. Catharines and their children and brother Robert (Lynn) Murray and their children, Niagara Falls. Also survived by sisters-in-law Marilyn (Jack) Finkelstein, Winnipeg and her children, and Jeri Branton, Vancouver and her child. Predeceased by his father Robert Murray (1985) and father-in-law Gerry Pike (1963). Predeceased by the two best cooks in the world, his mother Irene Murray (1992) and mother-in-law Ruth Pike (1976). Glen loved good food. He was born in Ottawa and moved to Sarnia to play football for the Sarnia Imperials. He also coached football with Bill Pataky and Al Braekevelt. He worked for Suncor and Catalytic for 38 years. The Detroit Lions, Red Wings and Tigers have lost a very loyal fan. Also GLen enjoyed being a father figure to Larry and Glen Lecour. He leaves behind to mourn him his barking girls Maggie and Jenny. He was a member of Grace United Church, the Y.M.C.A. and recently received his 50 year pin from the Masons. Cremation has taken place. At Glen's request there will be no visitation or funeral service. Friends and family are invited to an interment service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2007, at Resurrection Cemetery, 1885 London Line, Sarnia. A social gathering to remember "THE COACH" will follow the service. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to The Sarnia Humane Society, 131 Exmouth St., Sarnia, N7T 7W8, or the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, 629 Colborne St., Suite 301, London, N6B 2V2 or the charity of their choice. Arrangements entrusted to THE McKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, (519-344-3131). Messages of condolence & memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com A tree has benn planted in memory of Glen Murray in the McKenzie & Blundy Memorial Forest.