Jo enjoyed a peaceful passing after a battle with cancer on February 5, 2014 in Victoria, BC. Jo was born in the Miramichi Hospital, NB on April 28th.
Predeceased by her husbands, Glenn in 2013, Robert in 1974 and her siblings Edmond, Geraldine, Mary, Josephine, Alvin and Burtis. Jo is survived by her son Murray. She will be missed by her nieces, nephews and many lifelong friends.
Jo grew up on the Miramichi River, NB and had many fond memories of the region. At age 17, she left for Montreal and worked at the Bank of Nova Scotia and Royal Banks. After a special marriage to Bob in 1950 and raising Murray, she worked at the St. Ann de Bellevue Veterans Hospital. Jo arrived in Victoria in 2002.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart, 4040 Nelthorpe Street, Victoria, BC at 11:00 am on Thursday, February 13, 2014. Viewing between 10:15 and 10:55 am. Reception in the church hall with interment to follow at Royal Oak Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, BC Yukon Division.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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Wendy Scheirich and Joe Tino
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Joanne Barry Murray, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You are in my thoughts….
– Joanne Barry
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Donna Murray,
So very sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. No matter what age it is hard to lose her.
A quote that I get comfort from is:
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal
Love leaves a memory no one can steal”
Thinking of you
Donna
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Keith Lawrence Dear Murray,
It was sad to hear about your Mum and she will be missed by many. She was fortunate to have you to look after her these past few years .
My mother Beryl also sends her condolences and often ask about you as well.
Lois and Bruce send you their thoughts and support .
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Lynn I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I am glad that Aunty Jo was not in pain the last week or so – a blessing for sure
Lynn
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Mel & Helen Glad that your Mom was pain free for the duration. That was a long haul for you and we hope you didn’t get too run down. Hope you find comfort in knowing it was a peaceful end.
Sending our thoughts and prayers,
Mel & Helen
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Sandy Hosie Murray,
My sincere condolences on your Mothers passing.
Thoughts are with you.
Sandy
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Barbara Paling Murray, thank you for keeping in touch. Your Mom & I worked briefly together @ Ste Anne’s, then became closer friends after we had both retired.I have fond memories of our auto trip east in 1997, when we dropped in to stay a couple of days with Gerry; visited ALMA to see the humming birds; drove around Newfoundland to catch sight of the ship,MATTHEW.
Your MOM was always ready for an informal outing. “Do you want to go out for lunch?” Sure and she never asked where.
I’m glad she met one of her goals- to move to Victoria, but boy did I ever miss her!Jo was a wonderful lady, and I am very happy to have been a part of her life. With love, Barbara.
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Ron, Marie & Jim Our sincere condolences Murray!
Ron, Marie & Jim
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Chris Holloway Hi Murray,
I can relate to this as I had a Mom once too. And a park bench to remember her by. Even in the difficult times, she made the best of life that she could and I am sure your Mom would have done just the same.
Please receive my condolences Murray . My heart goes out to you over this loss and I can well appreciate the emptiness such an event would bring until time alone would permit it to wear off. Time, I also think is a great healer in itself.
Take heart I would say as other elements of our life seem always to take over.
Hoping all is well with you on the coast… and please give Sue my best. I hope you are both still enjoying the island. Can we say that you are a “local” now?
Warmest regards,
Chris
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Joyce Skolnick Hi Murray
So sorry to hear about your Mom. Happy to hear that she is at peace My thoughts are with you
Joyce.
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Rob Ladan Ladan Dear Murray
I only met your mother the once but having known her son I know she must have been a great lady. My condolences Murray, Lorraine and my thoughts are with you.
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james clapp Hi Murray, heard and read that your Mom passed away, and my thoughts are with you.
And thank you for being so helpful, serving and loving to her these last few years, and I know she appreciated you very much.
God Bless, Jim
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Shirley (McNamara) Brownridge Dear Murray,
Growing up, Auntie Jo and Uncle Bob and cousin Murray were a special part of our family. It was always a treat to have you visit or to visit you on Place Loiselle in Pincourt. The laughter we all shared will forever be with me (as well as the threats to banish us from the “grownups” table for giggling). May you find comfort in your memories and in the knowledge that you were there for your mom to the very end. Know that we share your loss.Love,
Shirley
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Rod Jovan Murray, I am very saddened at the news of your mothers passing as I remembered the great fondness with which you always spoke of her. Be thankful of the wonderful times you had together and carry those memories with you as a source of comfort.
Our sincerest condolences my friend…Rod and Leigh Jovan
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Gary and Bonnie Bowen Dear Murray
Gary and I are so sorry to hear about your Mother. We wanted to let you know we are thinking about you during this difficult time.
Bonnie and Gary
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Alan Corbould Murray,
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing, thinking of you and your family at this time.
Alan Corbould
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Solange Valiquette Dear Murray,
I am sorry to read about your mother’s passing. Sending my heartfelt condolences to you in this difficult time.
Hugs, Solange
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Joan McKinty Murray and family:
My thoughts are with you at this time of loss. Jo was a wonderful neighbour, and always had a kind word and a smile when we met in the hallway. She will be missed in our building.
These last few months were hard for all of you and I know that her passing will leave an emptiness in your hearts, but we have to trust that she’s at peace.With Sympathy,
Joan McKinty
Dear Murray,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you carry on in this life without her being so near to you in Victoria and also with your mother as she passes on to the next life. You were a very good and faithful son and you took good care of your mother in her final years in the midst of adversity with her declining health. We wish you comfort with fond memories of your mom and we also wish you the company of good friends in Victoria to help you through this next period of mourning.
love
Wendy and Joe