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• Education: Antigonish, Antigonish County, Nova Scotia, Canada; with a B.A. at St Francis Xavier University
• Education: British Columbia, Canada; with an M.A. in history at the University of Victoria
• Occupation: vocalist & recording artist
• Residence: Apr 2006, Oakville
• Occupation: 2017, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; a writer and had his book, "Piau: Journey to the Promised Land", published by Dundurn
• Obituary: 23 Sep 2020, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada; The Chronicle Herald

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Obituary:


Obituary

Bruce Murray passed peacefully and with dignity on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at his home in Toronto surrounded by his sons, James Carson, Toronto; Daniel Everett and his wife Roslyn, Oakville; faithful family caretaker, Virginia Gallego, Toronto; and his spouse of 47 years, Corinne F. Murray. Just 69 years old, his life overflowed with talents profoundly enriching all those who came within their scope: his singing started as a prize winning one-in-millions boy alto, developed into an extraordinary tenor instrumental in his illustrious international career as a vocalist and recording artist; his academic achievements built on his love of history, first a BA from St.Francis Xavier University and then a MA in history from the University of Victoria (B.C.); always a gifted writer, Bruce turned his hand to bringing to life his maternal ancestor, Pierre Belliveau, a pivotal figure in the survival of the Acadian people facing expulsion by English troops in 1755 (Piau: Journey to the Promised Land, Dundurn - 2017); these facets made him an inspirational Halton-based teacher of History, English, Chemistry (half of his BA was Science), Music, and director of 19 musicals (on a volunteer basis) to showcase his students budding performance talents; and after retirement, he partnered Corinne for 11 years in champion-level amateur ballroom dancing. With the help of his world-class medical team at Toronto General Hospital/Princess Margaret Cancer Clinic, Bruce appeared to win against pancreatic cancer but in the second round this terrible invader could not be routed. Bruce is also survived by grandchildren, Esmé and Otis Murray, Oakville; his adoring wife, Corinne, Toronto; and his siblings, David C. (Anna), Daniel A. (Mary Helen), Harold S. (Donna), (Morna) Anne, and Stewart, (Chris), all of Nova Scotia. He was the last of the children born to Dr. James Carson Murray and Marion (Burke) Murray, RN, of Springhill. A celebration of Bruce's stellar life will be held in Oakville post Covid restrictions to permit his legions of friends and grown-upstudents to join with his family.

Bruce — Corinne Flemming. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: a doctor
• Education: 1932, Halifax, NS; at Dalhousie University medical school and graduated

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Occupation:
He delivered my sister Beverly in Springhill, NS.

Education:
He did post-graduate work in surgery at hospitals in Halifax and Cleveland, Ohio. After his specialized studies he returned to Springhill, NS and set up a practice.

James married Marion Burke 1937, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Marion (daughter of Arthur Jerome Burke and Mary (Mamie) Justine Belliveau) was born 1913, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 10 Apr 2006, QE II Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 13 Apr 2006, Springhill, N.S.. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: a nurse who received her RN at All Saints' Hospital in Springhill
• Residence: Springhill, N.S.

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Occupation:
She was a 60 year member of the Catholic Women's League and a long-standing member of St. John The Baptist Catholic Church. Marion was also a member of the All Saints' Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, a board member for Spring House and Honorary Chairperson of the Anne Murray Centre Board of Directors. Since 1937 she spent every summer with her family at her cottage in Northport and she treasured the time she spent with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends.

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• Occupation: 1907; MD (Mediacl Doctor)
• Residence: 1907, Tatamagouche, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Birth:
He was age 30 when he married in February 1907.

Daniel married Morna Carson 27 Feb 1907, Pictou, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. Morna was born Abt 1880, Pictou, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: 1907, Pictou, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Birth:
She was age 27 when she married in February 1907.

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Married:
Witnesses are Elizabeth Carson and James F Carson. Married in Presbyterian Church.

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• Baptised: 8 Jun 1884, Minudie, N.S.

Arthur married Mary (Mamie) Justine Belliveau 15 Nov 1910, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Mary (daughter of Damien Belliveau and Sarah Burke) was born 12 May 1886, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1965. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 16 May 1886, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, polling sub-division of Joggins Mines Village, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Baptised:
Her godparents were Philip Poirier and Fanny Burke.

Census:
Mary appears on the census with her parents and five of her siblings.

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Married:
Witnesses at their marriage were Arthur J Burke and Mary O'Regan.