Murray, Alan Stewart
Alan Stewart Murray passed away suddenly at Brightshores Owen Sound Hospital on June 28, 2026 at the age of 89.
Born at home in Thornbury on March 26, 1937, Alan was the eldest son of the late Jock and Sarah (nee Brown) Murray. The family later moved to St. Vincent Township where Alan was raised.
Alan married the love of his life, Shirley (nee Robinson) on July 1, 1967.
He made a career driving truck until his retirement over 25 years ago. After Alan and Shirley retired they both enjoyed music and camping with the Gypsy Campers.
Alan was predeceased by his dear wife Shirley in 2005. After Shirley’s passing, he continued to play music and camp, loading the travel trailer and traveling on his own to various music festivals.
Alan’s coffee gang were very important to him, he looked forward to meeting once, if not twice a day. For many years he enjoyed getting out to the yearly hunting trip with friends.
Alan leaves behind his siblings; Heather Lambe, Ian (Barb) Murray and Janet (Jack) Almas, his niece Val (Wayne) Breadner and nephew George Boyes (Linda).
Alan was predeceased by his sisters Donna (in infancy), Joan Paterson and brothers Robert and Roderick.
He will be dearly remembered by the Robinson family and his many nieces and nephews and their families.
Family will receive friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford on Thursday, July 2, 2026 from 4 to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at the Olivet Baptist Church on July 3, 2026 at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow. A service of committal and interment will take place at Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Brightshores Meaford Hospital Foundation or Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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A funeral service will be conducted at Olivet Baptist Church on July 3, 2026 at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow.
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Monday, June 29, 2026
To the Murray family sorry for your loss. Carol(Sheridan)Kollen.
Monday, June 29, 2026
So very sorry to hear of the passing of my coffee buddy Ale. Will certainly miss you. Rest in peace
Sincere condolences to all his family and friends.
Monday, June 29, 2026
Sending my sincere condolences to Alan’ s family and friends.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
So very sorry for your loss . Our thoughts are with you at this time
John and Dale Burgess
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
So very sorry for your loss.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Sending my condolences Ian, Barb and family
Darlene Weir
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Sending my condolences Barb, Ian and family. Sorry for your loss
Darlene Weir
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Thinking of Alan’s family at this sad time.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Al was the President of the McDonalds coffee club seven days a week.We will miss him.
Condolences to the family.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Another 3rd liner man gone. Our condolences to the Murray and Lambe and Robinson families. RIP Alan, you can play your guitar in heaven
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Sorry to hear of Al’s passing. He was a good friend thru the years at Gypsy Campers. We knew Shirley also. He will be missed as a good friend and his music.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
We will miss Al at Gypsy Campers. He has been a good friend for many years. Our condolences to the family.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Condolences to the Murray Family. Al was a good friend and I enjoyed his stories of the history of Meaford. He shared his stories during our coffee sessions. You will be truly missed. R.I.P Al
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Thought and prayers to all of Al’s family
Had many coffees chats laughs with Al over the years at McDonalds, listening to Al at Gypsy Campers
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Our condolences to all of Al’s Family. The loss of another Tucker’s graduate. I spent a lot of time at the Murray farm as a young man and was always made welcome by Al and the other older siblings. The memories and all the stories are what reminds us of our wonderful childhood. I hope you all find comfort in those memories.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Sincere condolences to all Al’s friends and family. Will miss you at the coffee meetings. Rest in peace Al.
Merv Smith
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
To all Al’s family and friends our condolences . He and Shirley were great neighbours! Keep the music going Al.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
So sad to hear of Al’s sudden passing. He was a great guy and loved a good laugh. He will be missed by many! R.I.P. Sincerely, Phil and Britta
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Sending my deepest condolences to the Murray family at this difficult time.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
So sorry to hear of Al’s passing, condolences to all the family.
He was a great guy with a dry sense of humour and a friendly smile.
He will be missed, he leaves great memories for those who knew him .
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Rest peaceful Uncle Al.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Sorry to hear of Al’s passing. My Mom and Dad, Lloyd and Marie, had fond memories of Al while camping with the Gypsy Campers.
Thursday, July 2, 2026
So sorry to hear of Al’s passing enjoyed playing music and visiting with Al with the Gypsy campers. We will sure miss him, our condolences to the family. Ron and Vickie Abbs.
Friday, July 3, 2026
So sorry to hear Al’s passing. We have many fond memories of Al & Shirley. Lots of laughs together So happy he came for a short visit with all of us at the Juniper reunion at Memorial Park just a few weeks ago. It was so nice to see him Our deepest condolences to his family from Art & I & Crystal & Andrew
Sunday, July 5, 2026
So sorry to hear of Al’s very sudden passing. He was always very friendly and liked a good joke or funny story. He was a valuable member of the Gypsy Campers and we developed a great friendship with him We planned to celebrate our 90th birthdays in 2027. Our deepest condolences are extended to all the families. We all will cherish our many precious memories. He will truly be missed. Sulta and Jerry Weppler.
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Heather and the Murray family, we were very sorry to learn about Allan’s passing. You have lost another sibling which is very difficult. We hope that your memories will help you to deal with the loss.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Mary and I offer our sympathies to the family. We had the pleasure of playing music for a year or so with Al in the “Happy Fiddlers,” led by the late Jack Falls. We very much enjoyed our time with this group, and Al’s mandolin-playing.