Thelma Mazzie Murray (nee MacMullin) passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Thelma was born and raised in Donkin, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia on the 18th of October 1937, daughter of Daniel and Winnifred MacMullin. Once graduated from Morrison High School in Glace Bay, she went on to study theology at Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick. Serving as a student minister during the summer of 1956 in Robinsonville, New Brunswick, she met her future husband Arnold Emerson Murray. Following two years of theology, she changed her career path and became a public school teacher, graduating from the Nova Scotia Teachers College in Truro, Nova Scotia. She taught school in Donkin, Montreal, Quebec City and Germany. Thelma and Arnie were married in Donkin on the 24th of August 1962. They were just thirty-one days away from celebrating their sixty-second wedding anniversary.
Loving mother of Michael (Jenalyn), Stephen (Janice) and grandmother of her precious grandson Aidan Murray, and adorable granddaughter Ariella Mae Murray. Dear sister of Mary Holland (Paul), Sharon Hines (Bill), brother Melvin MacQueen (Mary), Brian MacMullin (Betty) and Jim MacMullin as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. She had a special category of love for each of them.
Thelma was predeceased by her parents, brothers Clarence MacQueen (Lois), Edward MacQueen (Jane), Archie MacMullin, sisters-in-law Marilyn MacMullin, Nina MacMullin, Edith Firth and brothers-in-law Roy Murray, Gary Murray, Wayne Murray, granddaughter Hope Murray, grandsons Rogue Murray and Johan Santos Murray.
Thelma was a very kind and loving person who always looked out for the less fortunate in every community that we lived in. She made friends easily and always was the first to volunteer to take on the difficult tasks. She loved all winter and summer sports and holds a team championship medal for ringette. She loved to travel but she always felt a strong connection with her roots in Cape Breton. She is now at work in God’s garden and although we miss her dearly, we know she will live on in our hearts forever.
Our family would like to express our sincere thanks to Dr. Alissa Visram and her staff at the Ottawa Hospital, the palliative care team of doctors, nurses and PSW’s for the medical and loving care they provided for Thelma. A special thank you to PSW Preet Brar who spent the most time with Thelma and gave her that special loving care that comes from the heart.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Service, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 1 p.m., with Dr. Dan MacKinnon officiating. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, the Ottawa Humane Society or a charity of your choice.
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Hermina Mihalik
Karen Firth
So sad to hear about the passing of Aunt Thelma, she was a loving person. I will cherish all the memories we shared over the years... Condolences to Uncle Emerson & Family...
Wayne and Remy Doucette
Our deepest and sincere condolences to Arnie and his family and Thelma’s for her passing. She was a dear friend to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Arnie at this time of your loss.
Violet LeBlanc
Thelma's legacy of love and kindness will forever be remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you find your way through this difficult journey. May your loving memories bring you comfort and peace.
marcel miclette
Sincere condolences for your loss. God bless you
George Simpson and Margaret Bonner
Dear Arnie
Thank you Arnie for sharing your loving words to Thelma with us. You know that she captured our hearts - she was a sensitive , loving role model as we shared experiences in and out of the military over the years. You and she were our “Golden Couple “ as you both fostered so much good will without reward. Your word about her passing spread quickly through our ranks - she was admired and much loved- and will be missed and forever remembered!
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George (Lee) and Audrey Slade
Our sincere condolences on Thelma's passing. Thelma was like a ray of sunshine each time we met, and she will be sorely missed.
George Simpson
Dear Arnie
Thank you sincerely for sharing your loving words to Thelma with Margaret and I ! Her memory will forever remain with a host of friends - as we remember the times we shared and her loving nature . You and Thelma have been described as our military Golfen Couple and with great cause. God - fearing and loving she inspired all - and wîll be remembered as a Role Model for our génération. .
With love and admiration from a generation of uniformed Canadians.
Ray Bouffard
So sorry to hear about the passing of Thelma. As we all know, she was certainly your soul mate.
All the best and please keep in touch.
Christine Monteith & Chris Dunlop
I am so very grateful to have had the honour or knowing Thelma for a few years, not only as a neighbour but a kind, warm friend. She was always so sweet with sending doggie treats through the fence for Taz, who loved visiting on the deck with her with a very happy tail when he saw her! My deepest condolences to Arnie and the family. She will always be a bright light shining down on those she loved and we will look up and smile when remembering her! Rest in peace beautiful soul you will be missed dearly. Xox
Love Christine
Thelma was a sweet soul and a delight to be around.
My condolences to Arnie and the family.