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Murray Edward Spry
Memorial Service

MacCoubrey Funeral Home
30 King St. E., Cobourg

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022 at 2 p.m.

Visitation

MacCoubrey Funeral Home
30 King St. E., Cobourg

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022
From 1 hour prior to service from 1 to 2 p.m.

Reception

MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre
30 King Street East, Cobourg

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022
Following Memorial Service

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Murray Edward Spry

May 27, 1933 - November 16, 2022

Peacefully at the Golden Plough Lodge in Cobourg on Wednesday, November 16th, 2022, Murray Spry at 89 years of age. Beloved husband of the late Jean Spry (nee Ward). Dear father of Gary Spry (Karen), the late Debra Robison (the late Bob), and the late Cameron Spry. Cherished grandfather of Anson (Jessica), Brandon (Jessica), Jennifer (Aaron), Nancy (Payton), and great grandfather of Charlotte. Predeceased by his siblings Bertha, Norm, Clifford, Shirley, Robert Jr., Walter, Gordon, and survived by his sisters-in-law Bonnie and Jackie. Cremation with a Memorial Service to be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St. E. in Cobourg on Wednesday, November 23rd at 2 pm with visitation for one hour prior to the service, from 1 to 2 pm on Wednesday. Reception to follow in the Funeral Home Reception Centre. Members of the Independent Order of the Oddfellows and Rebekahs will gather at the funeral home on Wednesday at 1:45 pm for an Oddfellow’s Service to be held immediately prior to the Memorial Service. Later interment of cremated remains at the Heritage Cemetery of St. Peter. Those wishing may make a memorial donation to Golden Plough Lodge Resident’s Fund.

Message Of Condolence

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MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE / DONATIONS

Pauline Vandermeer - December 20, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Golden Plough Lodge Residents Fund

David Ashcroft - December 9, 2022

As a boy cub, I remember some of the fabulous creations he made in the garage below. Sincere sympathy to the family!

Jackie Spry and Family - November 25, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Golden Plough Lodge Residents Fund

Brenda Kloostra - November 25, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Golden Plough Lodge Residents Fund

Julie Blair - November 25, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Golden Plough Lodge Residents Fund

Paul Broomfield - November 25, 2022

My condolences to Gary, Karen and families, my thoughts are of you, memories.

Agatha Kloostra - November 25, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Christian School

Sharron and Brian Spry - November 25, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Ron and Bev Childs - November 25, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Golden Plough Lodge Residents Fund

Bill and Janet Dickinson - November 25, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Golden Plough Lodge Residents Fund

Joe and Sharon Martorino - November 25, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Golden Plough Lodge Residents Fund

Peter and Pam Ayres - November 25, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Golden Plough Lodge Residents Fund

Jim Jubenville - November 25, 2022

My deepest condolences to the Spry family.

Rudy & Maureen Bronkhorst - November 23, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Golden Plough Lodge Residents Fund

Scott and Theresa Tuttle - November 23, 2022

Murray was always smiling, and he had a great laugh...we sat at numerous bowling tournaments cheering and supporting the provincial teams and he was a terrific supporter with the youth teams...lot's of good memories with Murray, may he rest in peace.

Ralph Werry - November 22, 2022

Gary, Karen and Family, May your many loving memories give you comfort now and in the days to come. Our thoughts are with you. Joy, Donna and Ralph Werry

Diane Quinlin-Fitzgerald - November 22, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Golden Plough Lodge Residents Fund

Diane Quinlin-Fitzgerald - November 22, 2022

My condolences Gary & Karen and family. Also to Jennifer and Nancy and your families. My heart goes out to you all with love and prayers. We have lost another one of the good guys. He was a wonderful man and so wonderful with all the kids at family functions.. YMCA dance has never been more entertaining ❤ So many memories to cherish. He is reunited with the love of his life and so many of our loved ones that we have lost. ❤

Allan O'Connell - November 22, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Golden Plough Lodge Residents Fund

Sharon Lynn - November 22, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories ❤️

Paul and Katharine Hetherington - November 22, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Golden Plough Lodge Residents Fund

Dave and Jean OConnell - November 22, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Golden Plough Lodge Residents Fund

Laird and Karen Murray - November 21, 2022

We are so sorry to hear of Murray’s passing . Our thoughts are with you

Joan & Stan Kirkpatrick - November 21, 2022

Gary, Karen, & Family Sorry to hear about Murray passing away. He was a very special person. Remember the good times that you had with him. At least he is with Jean and Debbie having a good talk. Rest in Peace Murray. Joan, Stan Kirkpatrick

Joan and Don Diminie and family - November 20, 2022

Sorry to learn of Murray passing on, a good friend. He will certainly be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Barb & Wayne Linton - November 19, 2022

So sorry to hear that Murray has passed away. Wayne worked with him for many years at Curtis Products. Our sincere sympathy goes to Gary and the entire Spry family at this sad time.

Linda Bevan - November 19, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Golden Plough Lodge Residents Fund

Glenda Martin - November 18, 2022

My condolences Gary and Karen as well as the entire family. I will always remember his support at all the bowling tournaments. Such a wonderful man.

Ric & Marion McIvor - November 18, 2022

Our sincere condolences to the Spry Family , Murray was one of the nicest person you would ever want to meet.

Joan & Stan Kirkpatrick - November 18, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Golden Plough Lodge Residents Fund

Aggie MacKenzie - November 18, 2022

Deepest sympathies to Gary, Karen and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Murry was a great guy, so kind and gentle.

Blaine&lynda Darling - November 18, 2022

Gary, Karen and family, so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to your family at this most difficult time.

Maureen and Rudy Bronkhorst - November 18, 2022

Our Condolences to the family of Murray Spry. Our thoughts are you. Maureen and Rudy Bronkhorst.

Peter and Pam Ayres - November 17, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Golden Plough Lodge Residents Fund

John & Kelly Ayres - November 17, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Golden Plough Lodge Residents Fund

John & Kelly Ayres - November 17, 2022

Gary, Karen ,Anson , Brandon , Jennifer and Nancy so sorry to hear of the passing uncle Murray he was truly one of a kind. And certainly was always kind and thoughtful and always willing to help others. He has left many fond memories of times we shared as a family and will be forever be grateful how supportive he was of our family. There is peace in knowing he has rejoined Aunt Jean. Hugs to you all John and Kelly

Cherie & Sam Putnam - November 17, 2022

Gary & Karen Please know you and in our thoughts and prayers, May you look back on the precious memories and find peace in knowing that your father raised an amazing person. Cherie & Sam

Jonathan and Chelsea Young - November 17, 2022

Gary, Karen, Brandon and Anson, sending our condolences. Love Jonny, Chelsea and Jack.

Richard McEntee - November 17, 2022

Sorry I worked with Murry at Cobourg City Dairy and he was all so great to be around. P.S. R.I.P. Milkman

Marlene Stothart - November 17, 2022

Gary, Karen & family, my sincere condolences on the loss of your dad and grandfather. Hugs Marlene

Napa Auto Parts - Cobourg - November 17, 2022

The staff of Napa Cobourg would like to offer our condolences to Gary and the rest of the Spry family. May your memories of good times together help carry you through this difficult time.

Yolande McKinnon and Wayne McKinnon - November 17, 2022

Gary, Karen Anson, Brandon our most sincere condolences to you. Murry was a very pleasant man, easy to talk to and a pleasure to be around.

Peter and Pamela Ayres - November 17, 2022

Gary, Karen, Anson and Brandon, deepest condolences on your loss. Uncle Murray was a great man, great god father to me and my siblings and a fine gentleman. He will be missed but rest in the knowledge he and Aunt Jean are having some big old card games with mom and dad today ….. reunited again

Bill McAllister - November 17, 2022

Gary, Karen and family, Wendy and I extend our sincere condolences upon the death of your Father. I have known Murray for many years. He was dedicated on helping others. He will be missed.

Margot Tarajos - November 17, 2022

My deepest condolences to you Gary and Karen and to your family On your loss my thoughts are with you

Hank Vandermeer - November 17, 2022

Our condolences go out to Gary, Karen, Anson and Brandon with the loss of their father and grandfather. Murray always had a smile and was a great community person.

Hank Vandermeer - November 17, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Golden Plough Lodge Residents Fund

Adrian & Heather A’Court - November 17, 2022

To Gary, Karen and family , Condolences on Murray’s passing. He will be missed. He was a very gentle, quiet soul who was dedicated to helping others

Mary Rylance - November 16, 2022

My deepest sympathy Gary, Karen and family. Your family has lost another great person.

Steve Wilson - November 16, 2022

Sorry to hear of Murray's passing. Condolences to all the Family from myself (PNG) and the Cobourg Odd Fellows and Rebekah's

Jeanine varty - November 16, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Golden Plough Lodge Residents Fund

Alison Keenan - November 16, 2022

Murray was a faithful member of St. Peter’s church and served as sidesman for many years. He always greeted me with a smile. He was such a gentleman

Linda Flindall - November 16, 2022

My condolences for your loss. Murray and my husband Ron put in many hours at the Heritage Cemetery of St Peter to bring it back to its former glory. Sincerely Linda Flindall

Carolyn Flannigan - November 16, 2022

Thinking of you all, at this difficult time. My sincere condolences

Pat Lafferty - November 16, 2022

We are so sorry for your loss. Our condolences..Pat & Roger Lafferty

Steve and Linda Powell - November 16, 2022

So sorry for your loss, your family is in our thoughts and prayers for strength in moving foreword. Steve and Linda xo

Patricia Davidson - November 16, 2022

Sorry, I meant the passing of your grandfather.

Patricia Davidson - November 16, 2022

Jennifer and Nancy, so sorry to hear of your uncle's passing. Please accept my condolences.