Joan Murray

Murray, Joan Elizabeth

Joan Elizabeth Murray (nee Thomson) passed away November 18, 2019 after almost 98 years filled with love and laughter.  She was surrounded by her family, Brian (Laura) Murray, Virginia (Michael Ashiq) Kelly, Janet Quinn, Catherine (Peter) Hellyer, Mark (Laurel) Murray and Robert (Jennifer) Murray.  She leaves behind her loving grandchildren Jody, Joe, Dan, Allison, Steven, Jordan, Joshua, Emily, Patrick, Caroline, Rachel and Matthew.  Joan was a great-grandmother to twelve.  She was predeceased by her son Jeffrey, and her granddaughters Marcie Murray and Jessica Murray.  She was also predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Michael Joseph Murray.

Joan was the matriarch of the family, which was her number one priority.  She was an avid sportswoman and enjoyed many years of golf and curling at the Ottawa Hunt Club.  A world traveler, she saw every corner of the world and loved it all.  Volunteering was another passion of Joan’s, with the Children’s Hospital and the Queensway Carleton Hospital being two of her favourites.  Joan was a good friend and always had a ready smile and kind word for all.

Friends and family may pay their respects at the Tubman Funeral Home, Garden Chapel, 3440 Richmond Road, Bells Corners on November 20, 2019.  Visitation will be from 1:00PM to 3:00PM, Funeral service at 3:00PM, immediately followed by a reception.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Queensway Carleton Hospital.  Condolences, donations and tributes may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com.