William "Bill" MacLean Murray of Riverview passed away peacefully on September 14, 2021. As the only child of the late Shirley (MacLean) and Cecil Murray, his cousins Greg and Banks were like brothers, and his early years with them in North Sydney, NS and later in air cadets were filled with fights and shenanigans. He moved to Riverview in 1964 and it was here that he found his love for plaid shirts.
Bill was employed with CKCW-CTV for 28 years and though he hated shift work, he enjoyed being able to have lunch with his girls or catch one of their various sports games. He loved making bad jokes and telling overly detailed stories, which served him well after retirement when he worked at Lounsbury’s and Atlantic Superstores. He believed in standing up for the underdog and he was a Big Brother for a time.
Bill loved sports, especially fishing, hockey and baseball. He played in the original Slo Pitch Baseball league in Moncton in the 1970’s and when his chicken legs started to give out, was a big part of the new seniors’ league. A tragic fan of both the Toronto Blue Jays and the Detroit Red Wings, he was dedicated but often disappointed. Bill loved being outdoors with his buddy, Hudson and was happiest with a coffee and some fudge, getting lost on a back road in Albert County, only to realize he knew exactly where he was.
Bill's smile brightened the days of the people who met him. Bill once said that a good life was one filled with family, so his was a good life, as he was adored by his daughters Nancy Fowler of Riverview and Patricia Anderson of Montreal and his granddaughters, Laura and Katie Fowler, and Mathilda and Stella Anderson.
He will be deeply missed by his daughters, their husbands Jason Fowler and Scott Anderson and their families, his former wife Sue Murray and his sisters-in-law, his cousins and friends. He was enormously grateful to his best friend Terry Gautreau for 45 years of laughs and adventures and for his endless caring and support.
Bill and his family would like to thank the staff at the Moncton Hospital and Albert House for their wonderful care and company in his final days. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Cobb’s Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Rd, Riverview (506-869-2007). Online condolences may be expressed at www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca
Bill hated a fuss so there will be no service.
The family of Bill Murray wish to advise that the Celebration of Life that was scheduled to take place at the Chris Rock Tavern on Sunday, October 10th has been postponed due to the current Covid restrictions. Please refer to www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca to view any future updates.