Murray Hoyt

Died: October 14, 2017 | Place: Kensington Village

Obituary

HOYT, Murray….

Peacefully with his family by his side at Kensington Village, London, on Saturday, October 14, 2017, Charles Albert Murray Hoyt in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Anne Hoyt (2009). Loving father of Monte Hoyt and Shannon Helmer and her husband Tom. Cherished grandpa of Kennedy Marie Sadler, Adam (Lisa), Kim (Dane), Hayley (Kevin), and Leeza. Special great-grandpa of Lillee, Ava, Jaxxon and Emma. Dear brother in law of Nancy Johnston (the late Bill) and Wayne Petrie. Missed by his nieces and nephews Susan (AJ), Helen (Perry), Tracy (Dave), Matt and Todd (Karen) and his great nieces and nephews Madison, Sam, Kyle, Jacob and Connor. Predeceased by his sisters Helen Vine and Evelyn Crawford and his brothers-in-law Bill Vine and Keith Crawford. Murray will be fondly remembered by dear friends Ang and Chris and his many friends at Community of Christ Church and the Highland Country club where he spent most of his time. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Kensington Village for their care and compassion during Murray’s stay. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A Celebration of Murray’s Life will be held on Friday, October 20, 2017 from 1-4 pm at the Highland Country Club, 1922 Highland Heights, London. In Murray’s memory, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H6 or the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

13 Comments

  1. Noreen & Dwight Wesenger October 16, 2017 at 6:48 pm

    Hard to believe Murray`s time came to an end. We spent many hours & days with this great gentleman, curling ,golfing & socialising. Murray will be missed in our home & at the Highland.

  2. Donna and Bill Anderson October 16, 2017 at 7:17 pm

    Our memories of Murray was at the Highland during the golf season which everyone knew was his second home. He and his beloved wife Ruthanne are up in heaven now playing golf. Murray may all your shots be long and straight. It was a honour to know you.

  3. Bob & Luan Marshall October 16, 2017 at 7:50 pm

    Sincere condolences to Murray’s family. He was a loyal friend and a kind and gentle man. He will be at peace and with his beloved Ruth Anne once again. Bob will fondly remember his times with Murray on the golf course and enjoying perch dinners at the annual golf tournaments in Port Stanley. God Bless and RIP Murray

  4. Paul Ollson October 17, 2017 at 8:47 pm

    Murray was a wonderful friend, work partner and mentor. He will be forever missed at Highland on the golf course and the ice. Please accept my sincere condolences.

  5. Jo-Anne Robichaud October 18, 2017 at 10:23 am

    I worked with Murray for many years and found him to be a very warm, considerate man who treated everyone he met with kindness and dignity. He could always brighten our day and make us smile with a funny story or a joke. Murray had such positive outlook and a sparkle in his eyes. He will be missed by all of us who were blessed enough to know him. Wishing Murray’s family sincere condolences, strength and healing through this difficult time.

  6. Anonymous October 18, 2017 at 11:56 am

    I worked with Murray at Hearn-Kelly Printing. He was one of the kindest men I ever met. Wonderful to work with… a considerate man who treated everyone as an equal. And he was funny! I have a lot of memories of the company “fishing trips” with Murray. My sincere condolences to the entire family.

  7. Robert and Joanna Gooder October 18, 2017 at 12:18 pm

    Hi Shannon. We are thinking of you in your time of loss

  8. Bruce Jones October 18, 2017 at 3:12 pm

    I worked with Murray at Hearn-Kelly Printing. He was one of the kindest men I ever met. Wonderful to work with… a considerate man who treated everyone as an equal. And he was funny! I have a lot of memories of the company “fishing trips” with Murray. My sincere condolences to the entire family.

  9. Cheryl Hennessy Seguin October 18, 2017 at 7:24 pm

    Monty I am sorry for the loss of your Dad. I hope you find comfort in knowing you were a devoted son .
    Cheryl

  10. Jay & Sharon Jones October 19, 2017 at 6:20 pm

    So Sad to hear that “Murph” has passed away.
    Memories are many. Working with him at Murray Kelly Printing and our fishing trips which I don’t think Murph ever missed a one! …but always forgot his fishing pole..lol
    Sincere condolences to Murray’s family.

  11. Doug Purssglove October 20, 2017 at 10:02 am

    I worked with “Murph” at Murray Kelly Printing. We will all have stories of his legacy and there are no bad ones, he was truly a great person to have known.

  12. Dick White October 20, 2017 at 12:20 pm

    A kind and gentle man with a wonderful sense of humour. I will fondly remember our group golf trips to Sumpter, South Carolina in the 70’s. When Murray would take a divot we would refer to the blemish as a, “Murph Mark.” Rest in peace Murray.

  13. Grant Doty October 20, 2017 at 8:48 pm

    I am sorry to hear about Murray. He was a great friend of my dad and I enjoyed the time we spent on the golf course and on the curling ice. He was such a wonderful and kind man.

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