Obituary of Capt. Murray Webber

Capt. Murray T. Webber (Ret.) Age 80 years, of Bridgewater, N.S., passed away peacefully at Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care, Lunenburg, N.S., on September 8, 2005. Born May 5, 1925, in Chester Basin, Murray was the son of the late Maxwell and Greta (Bauchman) Webber. Murray was a veteran of the Second World War, serving with the RCAF for 3 years. After the war, Murray attended the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, for 2 years. He then returned to the RCAF where he served for 27 years, retiring with the rank of Captain. Upon retirement, he moved to Bridgewater where he worked for Michelin Tire for 13 years as a Security Officer. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Muriel (Hirtle), sons, Craig (Debby), Lawrencetown, N.S.; Byron (Janice), Fredericton, N.B., daughter, Eileen (Howard) Demone, Bridgewater, N.S., sisters, Joyce Rogers, Edmonton, Alta.; Betty (Dean) Eisnor, Chester Basin, 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Malcolm. Visitation will take place on Sunday, September 11, 2005, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Internment, attended by family members only, will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 12, 2005, at Brookside Cemetery. The funeral service will take place on Monday, September 12, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. at Bridgewater United Baptist Church, Rev Eric Campbell officiating. A reception will follow in church basement. The family has requested, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Alzheimer’s Society, IWK Hospital, Harbour View Haven or charity of donor’s choice. The family would like to thank the staff at Harbour View Haven for the wonderful care they gave to Murray during his stay. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater where online condolences may be made at www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.