Peacefully at Spencer House on Friday September 30, 2022, in his 93rd year, George Eldrid “Murray” Strachan. Loving husband of 71 years to June Audrey Strachan, (predeceased) just 5 short weeks ago.
Long-time Ramara farmer and well-known cattleman; Co-Founder of Strachan & Morris Insurance Brokers Ltd.; Proud Charter member of the Brechin Lions Club for over 52 years. Son of the late George & Harty Strachan of Oro Medonte.
Our Dad, our “Strachan” Patriarch, our one-of-a kind father and father-in-law will be dearly missed & forever loved by Gwen Strachan (Malcolm), Judy MacDonald (Hugh), Diane Graham (Gary), Sandra Strachan-Banks (Steve), Wayne Strachan (Janet) & Linda Bauman (Dwight).
Respected and loving Grampa to 14 grandchildren Erin Morris (Andrew), Jeff Morris, Andrew Morris (Emily), Shawn MacDonald, Jennifer Gibbons (Kevin), Katie MacDonald (Cecil), Jonathan Graham (Megan), Whitney Brown (Adam), Zachary Strachan-Banks, Garrett Strachan-Banks (Jessica), Brooke Strachan, Kelly MacDonald (Cameron), Jill Strachan & Cameron Strachan. Cherished Great Grampa to 15 great grandchildren Eiley & Levon Hayes; Max & Mya Morris; Maeve & Quinn Morris; Bennett & Adalynn Gibbons; Charlee & Norah Starr; Tate & Connor Graham; Jordyn & Noah Brown & Wesley MacDonald.
Murray will be fondly remembered by his brothers Lloyd Strachan of Almonte, ON (Carol, predeceased) & Stuart Strachan of Port Alberni, Vancouver (Joan, predeceased). Sister Evelyn & Ross Andrews (both predeceased) & Robert & Joyce Strachan (both predeceased).
Loving brother-in-law to Lois Galigan (Pete, predeceased); Nancy & Chuck France (both predeceased). Respected and missed by many nieces and nephews and a great friend of cattleman, Jimmy Roberts.
Our family extends a very heartfelt thank you to Sarah & Jasminn and the entire staff at Spencer House, Selena Holt, RN & long-time family Dr. Julie Gallagher.
Relatives & friends will be received at Carson Funeral Home, 54 Coldwater St. E., Orillia, (705) 326-3595 on Thursday October 6th, 2022 from 4 - 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Carson Funeral Home on Friday October 7th, 2022 at 1 p.m. Burial to follow at Knox Cemetery, Oro-Medonte.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations can be made to The Brechin Lions Club.
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