Obituaries

It's with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William “Bill” James Murray. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 1, 2025.

Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Bill was a devoted and astounding husband, father, and grandfather. Bill worked as a pipe fitter at Irving Shipyards. He appreciated his job and the friends he made there.

Bill adored music; especially Phil Collins and Micheal Jackson. He also loved his whiskey, bowling, playing guitar and cheering on the Maple Leafs. You would catch Bill on his free time indulging in a baseball game routing for the Blue Jays.

We remember Bill by his generous and loving personality. He thought of everyone before himself and loved when everyone got together. He opened his home to everyone.

Bill is pre-deceased by his father William Murray Sr. and survived by his mother Barbara Murray and his wife Shirley Murray. He is also survived by his sister Kim (Blaine) White and brothers Tony (Tracy) Murray and David (Rhonda) Murray. Bill is also survived by his children, Brittany (Bobby) Delaney, Alicia (Shaun) Faulkner and Brandon Murray. Also, his 11 grandchildren whom he loved dearly. Shyla, Cayden, Callie, Mariah, Landen, Miley, Mckenna, Maci, Kara, Maddie and Rebecca. In addition, his cherished dog Toby.

Bill had a rare brain disease and made the admirable decision to donate his brain to science to potentially help others.

A service will be held on Saturday July 26, 2025, at Marine Drive Pentecostal Church, 8970 Highway 7, Musquodoboit Harbour, NS at 1 pm.

Celebration of life to follow at 8273 Highway 7, Musquodoboit Harbour, NS.

Rain date for both service and celebration of life will be held on August 2, 2025.