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.

• First Name : Alan
• Last Name : Murray
• Funeral Home : Ferguson Funeral Home, Meaford
• URL : https://fergusonfuneralhomes.ca/obituary/alan-stewart-murray/

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