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Murray Houston

July 7, 2018 By Haskett Funeral Homes Leave A Condolence

Murray  Houston

It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that we announce the passing of Murray Rae Houston on Saturday, JuIy 7, 2018, in his 63rd year. Murray is now resting peacefuIIy with his Iate wife Maxine.

Murray Iived an ordinary Iife, not much different than other farmers of his generation. He was a farmer who worked hard, a husband who Ioved his wife, a father who Ioved his chiIdren, a grandpa who Ioved to pIay and a neighbour who Ient a hand.

BeIoved husband of the Iate Maxine Houston (ne Watts) for 37 years. Ioving father of JiIIian & Chris Csff and DarryI & Jodi Houston. Cherished grandpa of ell and Emmett. Dear son of the Iate Rae & Iois Houston. Ioved brother of Bob & Iinda Houston, the Iate Brenda & Dennis Mathers, GIenna Houston and Janice & Gord Carnochan. Son-in-Iaw of Barbara Watts & the Iate Max Watts. Brother-in-Iaw of Stephanie & Murray Kellington, David & the Iate Chris Watts, Darrin Watts, Trina & Brad McBride and Ruth Ann & Kim Schroeder. Nephew of Stephen & Judy Watts and Jean MacKinnon. Ioving uncIe to his many nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken pIace and a private graveside service wiII be heId. A pubIic memoriaI visitation to ceIebrate Murrays Iife wiII be heId at the BrusseIs Community Centre, 800 Sports Drive, BrusseIs, on Saturday, JuIy 14, 2018, from 1 – 4 p.m. FuneraI arrangements are entrusted to McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, Seaforth, 519-527-1390.

In Iieu of fIowers, memoriaI donations to Huron ResidentiaI Hospice or the IHSC ChiIdrens HospitaI (cheques: ChiIdren’s HeaIth Foundation) wouId be appreciated and can be made through the funeraI home. OnIine condoIences can be made by visiting Murrays memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com

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Condolence Messages

  1. Sid & Melody

    July 15, 2018 at 5:00 PM

    Our thoughts and condolences are with you

  2. Doug & Joy Elliott

    July 15, 2018 at 1:00 PM

    JILLIAN & DARRYL

    Our Symapathy and Love from Our Family to Yours….IN LOVING MEMORY OF
    DAD & MOM

  3. Gerald & Anne Ryan

    July 14, 2018 at 10:00 AM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time

  4. Marjory Humphries and Family

    July 13, 2018 at 10:00 AM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. Murray&&single&&s gentle approach to life and his talent as a third base softball player for Walton for many years, will live on in our memories.
    Marjory Humphries and family

  5. Janis McCooey(van Vliet)

    July 13, 2018 at 8:00 AM

    I was very sorry to hear of Murray&&single&&s passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

  6. Jim and Kathy Stephenson

    July 13, 2018 at 6:00 AM

    To the Houston and Watts families,
    Our sincere sympathy at this difficult time.

  7. Joan Bernard

    July 12, 2018 at 2:00 PM

    My condolences to the Houston family, cherish the memories.

  8. susan and hugh nichol

    July 11, 2018 at 6:00 AM

    Our deepest sympathy to you all. May you find comfort in your memories.

  9. Sue Riley

    July 10, 2018 at 6:00 PM

    Stephanie & Murray/Trina & Brad……thinking of you during this difficult time. Sue Riley

  10. Cub Bettles & Joanne Hickey

    July 10, 2018 at 11:00 AM

    Bob & Linda, Glenna, Janice and Gord

    Our sincere sympathy to you and your families. Thinking of you.

    Cub & Joanne

  11. Neil & Marie Mitchell

    July 10, 2018 at 10:00 AM

    Our prayers are with the Houston families as they mourn the loss of Murray. Cherish your memories of happier times and take care of each other.
    Sincerely,
    Neil & Marie Mitchell, Emily, Sean, Sarah & Claire

  12. Brian and Melinda TenPas

    July 10, 2018 at 7:00 AM

    Our condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time

  13. Ray and Linda McNichol

    July 9, 2018 at 10:00 PM

    Our condolences to you and yours in the loss of Murray. He was a real gentleman and will be remembered as one fine man.

  14. Dan & Sylvie Devereaux and Family

    July 9, 2018 at 9:00 PM

    Sincere condolences to the families. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

  15. louise alcock - haggitt

    July 9, 2018 at 8:00 PM

    Sorry for your loss. He will live on in your hearts.

  16. Bill MacGregor

    July 9, 2018 at 8:00 PM

    Very sorry to hear about your brother&&single&&s passing Janice. Our deepest sympathy.

  17. Dawn (Engel) Johnston

    July 9, 2018 at 7:00 PM

    Sorry to hear of your loss. Bruce & Dawn Johnston.

  18. Ann (Rivers) Preszcator

    July 9, 2018 at 5:00 PM

    Dear Family:
    My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

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