Myles Henry Murdock of Goderich passed away peacefully on August 17th, 2023 with loved ones by his side. Myles was in his 74th year; however, very young at heart. Myles will be deeply missed by his wife of 37 years, Cathy, daughter Alecia McCabe and son-in-law Mike. He was a devoted and proud grandfather of Kayla, Curtis, and Ryan McCabe.
Myles is remembered fondly by his sister, Sharon Murdock of Sudbury; brother, Kilby (Barb) Murdock of Windsor; brother, Sean Murdock of London; sister, Kelly (Eric) Smith of Renfrew;sister, Kathleen (Roger) Roy of Val Caron; brother, Brendan (Lisa) Murdock of Val Caron; sister-in-law, Janet (Pete) Bellefeuille of Brights Grove; brother-in-law, Larry Young (Janet Szusz) of Colborne Township; and sister-in-law Connie (John) Harrison of Saltford; and will be remembered fondly by his large and loving extended family. Myles will be greatly missed by his honourary brother, Tom Allen as well as his honourary Grand-daughter, Arlen Collins. He will be forever in the minds and hearts of a plethora of friends.
Predeceased by his devoted parents, Harry and Monica Murdock; adored mother and father-in-law, Arnold and Donna Young; sister, Marian Bloom; and brother-in-law, Collin Bloom.
Myles wore many hats throughout his life which had significant impact that went far and wide. He was a devoted teacher for 28 years, and basketball coach to many Goderich youth for 45 years. Politics was in Myles’s blood. He followed in his father and sister’s footsteps. Myles became a member of the Goderich Town Council in 2006. He served as a Councillor from 2006 through to 2010 and again in 2014 through to 2018. In 2018, he became Deputy Mayor until 2022. In November 2022 he was elected as Mayor of Goderich. Serving his community was one of many of his true passions which was done with his whole heart.
Myles had a huge heart, a smile and laugh that lit up a room, and a presence that was like no other. These are just a few of his incredible attributes that touched and impacted many lives.
Cremation has taken place and a service will be held at Goderich District Collegiate Institute (GDCI), West Gym (“big” gym), 260 South Street, Goderich (back entrance), Monday August 28th, 2023 @ 11am. In lieu of flowers donations to Alexandra Marine and General Hospital or Town of Goderich – Bannister Park can be made through McCallum and Palla Funeral Home. A private family graveside service will take place immediately following the service. Following the service, there will be a Celebration of Life held at the Goderich Legion, Branch 109, 56 Kingston Street, Goderich from 12pm – 4pm.
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Chris Sutton
Cathy, Alecia, I’m so sorry for your loss. Myles was a great family friend, and a long-time, positive presence around our home growing up. One memory: when I was a young teen, maybe 14, I had written a short story I wanted to enter into a provincial writing contest. Dad asked Myles if he might take a look and offer advice. Myles spent hours pouring over my story, he really gave it his attention and I was so appreciative that he took my writing seriously. I didn’t win (that honour went to my sister Amy as it turned out!) but I never forgot that favour. Myles was a good man who will be missed by many people. My deepest sympathies to you and the family. Take care, Chris
Pauline and Ed Laithwaite
To Cathy and Family we extend our sincere condolences on the passing of Myles. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. Treasure your memories. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Dennis and Joanne Drennan
Joanne and I send our condolences to you Cathy, and your family. Myles was a wonderful man in so many ways. We hope the pain of his loss will be lightened by remembering all the good times he brought to you, of which there will be many. Take care, Cathy.
Lambovitch s Bonnie
The Lambovitch’s send our condolences to all your family
Peter & Donna Lovell
We are very sorry to hear of Myles passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Neil & Joan Vincent
It is with personal sadness that we will miss Myle’s optimistic personality. We always enjoyed our conversations at municipal functions. We extend our sympathies to Cathy and Family in your loss.
Sincerely,
Neil & Joan Vincent
Jane MacAdam
Cathy, Alecia, Mike & extended family. I am so sorry for your loss. Myles was always a very kind & caring man, with a heart of gold. He will definitely be missed. You are all in my thoughts. Love Aunt Jane & Art
Earl Salter
Margaret and I wish to extend our condolences to you all at this difficult time.
Kathleen Anderson
Dear Cathy and Family, We are deeply sorry for your loss. Myles was
such a great guy. Also a wonderful cousin. We enjoyed his visits to the farm
north of Morse immensely. Please take good care and be gentle with yourself.
Love Kate and Gary and family.
Joanne Walters Walters
Dear Cathy & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts & prayers.
God Bless,
Joanne
Al and Laura Mullin
To Cathy, Alecia, we send our condolences to you and the family. Myles was such a positive force at the school and in the community. He will be missed in many places by many people — a great legacy.
Beverley Zoethout
Cathy and family. My sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of Myles. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Sally and David Walker
With our deepest sympathy to Cathy, Alecia, Mike and all Myles’ much loved family and friends. As a teacher, coach and town politician, he shared his many abilities and attributes-natural leadership, endless enthusiasm, and sincere caring to name but a few. His legacy will live on, as well as happy memories of that wonderful smile.
Big hugs to all.
Sally and David
Dave and Dianne Cloet
So sorry to hear about Myles….a long time good friend and GDCI colleague…Our sincere condolences to all Family members
We will miss Myles. Take care.
Jim Dietrich
Cathy & Family,
Our sincere sympathy prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Jim & Linda Dietrich.
George and Bobbie Moffat
Cathy. Our hearts are breaking. Myles will forever be in our hearts. Rest In Peace our friend. Love forever George and Bobbie
Alana & Dave Ross
Dear Family of Myles,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Myles. He was just such an all around great guy.
To us he was a teacher, a neighbour, a friend, and even a work associate, while he volunteered at the hospital.
Keeping you all in our thoughts as you make your way through this difficult time.
Alana, Dave, Quin and Georgia Ross
Don Edward
Chris and I are terribly saddened by Myles‘sudden passing. Our deepest condolences to Cathy and the McCabe and Murdock families.
Tom and Kathie Kelly
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Myles.Thinking of the family at this difficult time.
Tim and Dianne Collyer
Thinking of you, Cathy, at this difficult time. Sincere condolences
Ron&Marian Lane
Our sincere condolences to the Murdock and Macabe families for their recent loss.
Myle’s accomplishments in education, politics and community service will long be remembered.
Liz Herman
Dear Cathy and Family: We are very sorry for your loss and sadness! Myles will be missed by many for many different reasons!! Sincerley: Floyd and Liz
Joyce Black
Cathy – Sending sincere sympathy in the passing of your husband to you and all the families. He will certainly be missed by many and the Town of Goderich. Take care.
Donna Martin
Dear Alecia, Mike and family
So very sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences.
Donna and Gary Martin
Sharon and Wally Mytka
We met Myles at U Windsor. So friendly and kind. He will be missed. Our condolences at his passing
Kathy Vassilakos
Myles and I sat on the Huron Perth Public Health Board for a number of years. He was always thoughtful and one could tell he cared very much for his community. My condolences 💐.
Kathy Vassilakos
Gary Muldoon
My condolences to the family
Miles was a good man and I was proud to be his cousin
Rest in peace buddy
Gary Muldoon and family
Debbie Delyea
So sorry for your families loss,may the lord speak peace to your pain at this time.
Sherry Anstett
I had the pleasure of meeting Myles simply by accident when he and his council stopped into the Best Western in Walkerton one Saturday afternoon. I was lucky enough to be working and had a chance to give them a tour – I was very impressed by the enthusiasm of the group and the care about Goderich’s future that Myles & the council expressed. I am sorry for the loss you are all feeling but hopefully his memory will bring a smile to you heart. Sherry with a y
Trudy Kernighan
Dan and I send our deepest sympathy to you Cathy and Alecia, your families and the Murdock family. Myles will be greatly missed by all who knew him. His sense of service to community was extraordinary and he touched the lives of so many in so many different ways. Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time.
Dan Burns and Trudy Kernighan
Bruce Shaw
Miles and I worked together for almost 10 years, and I learned very quickly how to appreciate his sense of humour and his commitment to students. We had many discussions about politics, where education was headed and the importance of positive relationships teachers should have with kids. As a coach, he touched many students with his compassion, insight and commitment. He will be missed by his family, of course, but also by former students – and the people of Goderich will miss his leadership.
Cecelia Denomme
Dear Myle’s family – We are so sorry for your sadness.
Myles – will be missed by all who knew him and always be remembered as a special part of our community –
With sympathy – Cecelia and Don Denomme
Angela Caldwell
Sending heartfelt condolences to the Murdock family and his many friends. Mr. Murdock was one of favourite teachers. He was a great Town leader. And knew how to have a good time and to make sure everyone around him did too especially at West Coast Blues Fest. He will be dearly missed. REST IN PEACE MYLES!
Barbara, Paula, Rick and Mike Desjardins
Our condolences to you at this sad time of loss. Myles is fondly remembered.
Rowland Howe
Myles was a true visionary in the community and it was particularly evident when we worked together on Port issues. He truly believed we could be the best and was prepared to make the effort to get us there.
Like many I will miss him so much and hopefully we can deliver on some of his hopes for the port.
Rowland Howe
Mary Seliga Lenover
Dear Family,
I met Myles at the University of Windsor.
Such a genuinely friendly guy to all.
We truly cherished his presence.
And to hear now, decades later, that he was the Mayor! How fitting!
Dear family, you are so blessed to have had this precious man in your lives.
God bless. – Mary Seliga Lenover
Brianne Moore
Mr. Murdock was my favourite teacher at gdci. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to him family.
Carson, Coleman, Walker and Oakley Teal
We will always remember Myles as a deeply committed and inspiring basketball coach who sacrificed a great deal for his players. We will miss him.
Patricia Campbell-Sweeney
My deepest condolences to the Murdock family. Such sad news. He was an outstanding person and will be missed by all those persons close to him. My he rest in peace.
Claire & Pierre Narbonne & Fortin
Our sincere condolences, Sharon. May Myles’ memory be a blessing.
Claire & Pierre
Steve, Angie, Kailee, Josh and Ethan Hewitt
Cathy, Alecia, Mike, Kayla, Curtis, Ryan & family,
We were so sad to hear of Myles’ passing. Myles was a great teacher, a community leader and wonderful family man. Our sympathy to you all.
Shelley & Hudson Warr
Cathy, Alecia and extended family, we add our condolences to the many that have written in the guest book for Myles. We will remember him for his passion for all things GDCI, and for the Town of Goderich. His laugh could fill a room!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lyn McNulty
I am truly saddened to hear of the passing of Myles. He will be missed by many. He was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family Cathy in this difficult time.
Barry and Monica Page
We are heartbroken to hear of Myles’ passing. He was a true friend, an exceptional driving force in promoting Goderich, and an outstanding Mayor. Our deepest sympathy to Cathy and family. Myles will be sorely missed – may he Rest in Peace.
Diana Glousher
Will always miss that infectious smile a man with many hats and succeeded at what ever he put his mind to . Keep your memories many of them close always with you forever xoxo 😘
Jana Henry-Carroll
Mr. Murdock was a great teacher and community leader. Our paths crossed frequently at school and community events. He always took the time to say hello and to check in to see how things were going. He cared about the youth in the community and provided opportunities for them by continuing to volunteer his rime. He will be greatly missed. Sending our condolences to Cathy, Alecia and family.
Maurice Fortier
My condolence to Cathy and Family. He will be missed.
Amanda & John Heritage
We are shocked and saddened to hear of Myles’ passing and send our heartfelt condolences to Cathy, family and friends at this very difficult time. We really enjoyed being next door neighbours at the park and appreciated how kind and friendly you both were. Myles will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he touched. Take care Cathy XO
Frank Ferraro
Myles was my roommate and close friend at UWO for two years. I met his family when he and I drove to his home in Sudbury and was struck by how loving they all were with each other. Myles talked about his family often. They were the most important part of his life.
Unfortunately, I lost touch with Myles after university, but I will always have affection in my heart for him. What a terrific guy!!! Such a joy for life, a great sense of humour and everyone’s friend. His passing is a great loss.
Myles introduced me to my future wife Sara over 50 years ago. We both extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Cathy MacKenzie
Hugs Cathy. Sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of both of you.
Mike & Lori Veenstra
We have many good memories from the campground in the short time we knew Myles. Our condolences to Cathy & family, you are in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Sean Murdock
Myles and I had a great time growing up. I’m sure we had our differences but they were so petty I can’t remember one.. i Always loved Myles he was my mentor also in many ways. He would never turn you or anyone away. I can’t believe he’s gone I will miss him more than you can know.
Marlowe and Debbie Austin
Cathy and family, the town of Goderich mourns with you. Myles was an exceptional human. Treasure every memory and know we are thinking of you all.
Al and Janet Dekker
We were shocked and sorry to hear of Myles’ passing. He left an imprint on so many parts of this community. Our sympathy to you and your family Cathy. A sad time for you all.
Dennis Schmidt
To Cathy and family, our deepest sympathy on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Gerald and Cindy Johnston
Our condolences to the family at this difficult time.
Dean and Darlene Wilson
So sorry to hear about Myles. He was a great man and he will be missed by all that new him.
Diana and Steve Steep
We are so saddened to hear of Myles passing. Our sincere sympathy to Cathy, Alecia, and family. A sincerely kind man who supported everyone
Peggy and Dave Young
Deepest sympathy in the loss of Myles to Cathy and family. Myles was a superb teacher, community leader and all round great guy. We sure will miss him. Peggy and Dave
Judy and Paul Kelly
Dear Cathy and family:
We are so sorry to hear of Myles passing. You are in our Thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.❤️
Deepest sympathy
Becky and Dave McIvor
So very sorry to hear of Myles passing. Condolences to all of his family and close friends. May you cherish those special memories .
Rod and Jean Jervis
To Cathy and all of your family we extend our very deepest sympathy. Thinking of you during this very sad time.
Pattie Smith
Our condolences to the families. Remember that you have family and friends who are there throughout this sorrowed time with lots of memories to share.
Pattie Family and the Goderich Taxi Staff.
Herb and Sherry Marshall
GODERICH loses another community contributor. Myles fully invested himself in our town in so many ways. God bless.
Gordon& Irma Pryce
To Kathy and family; So sorry to hear of Miles passing away. We have had many laughs together and great times.
It was great to see you at the briar and he seemed very well at that time.
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely Gordon & Irma
Irene Gordon
Myles has always been such a supportive and caring man. I will miss him and I know if John were still with us, he would be very sadden as well by the loss to this community.
Jim & Shelagh McDade
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Murdock family at this difficult time. Myles was a distinguished educator touching many lives. His love of the town of Goderich was clearly shown by his record of selfless public service. He was a role model to many and had a wonderful smile and sense of humour. May he rest in peace.
Kelly Mallough
I had Miles as an accounting teacher in high school. I learned a lot from him. He will be sorely missed.
Paul & Sue Corriveau
Cathy please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of Miles, I was just talking with him at the car show and he said how well he was doing so this was a real shock. Our thoughts are with you and your entire family at this difficult time.
Paul & Sue
Heather Boa
On behalf of the Huron Chamber of Commerce, I extend sincere condolences to the family.
It’s my impression that he felt the full weight of his responsibility as mayor of this town, in the last year, charged with the task of leading on such weighty issues as housing, health care, economic development, homelessness and waterfront development to the benefit of the community.
Thank you to the family for sharing Myles with the community for so many years. We are grateful for his public service. He will be remembered.
MIke and Janet Doherty
Sincere condolences to Cathy, Alecia, the whole Murdock clan and his multitude of friends and colleagues. His service as a teacher, coach and community leader are exemplary. Still remember being at many of his mom and dad’s big family dinners out in the “valley”, everyone had so much fun. Saw Myles last in Ottawa at Aunt Coreen’s funeral, it was so nice to see him there, really glad I did. Myles was always the consummate gentleman; he will be greatly missed.
Mark Becker
Cathy & family
Please accept my sincere condolences to you at this very sad time. Take care.
Mark
Jean Rowland-Briwn
So saddened by this news of Myles. My thoughts are with you and family now and in all of the difficult days to come. Jean Brown
Kelly Matthews
My heart and thoughts are with you Alecia, your Mom and all family members.
I’m deeply sorry for your loss.
May the memories experienced together be gentle and healing .
I remember meeting Myles when we were in public school as he joined your family and became your Dad💕
Cherished times and memories of you, Alecia and your family will always remain close to my heart.
Stu and Pat Steenstra
Myles touched many lives. We are so sorry for your loss.
Stu and Pat Steenstra
Don and Ronda BOGIE
Cathy, we are deeply saddened by the passing of Myles. I remember the laughs we had at the ball diamond and how much he cared for the the Town of Goderich. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Paul Ruggeri
The town of Goderich lost a great person. Myles was honest and intelligent Mayor who truly cared for the residents. There are not many in political pool that this can be said about in todays world. My sincere condolences to my cousin Cathy, Alicia, Kayla,Ryan, Curtis and my entire family in Goderich. All of you are in my prayers 🙏🏻
Steve & Colleen Gillard
We want to express our deepest condolence on the loss of our cousin Miles. He was an intelligent guy who always enjoyed a spirited discussion about the state of our education system and politics in general. He will be missed.
Tim and Mary Doherty
So very sad to receive the news of Myle’s passing. Many memories of great family times at the Murdock home in Sudbury . Myles always took time for his cousins . Mary and I wish to express our sincere condolences.
Wendy Chase
Brent and I are saddened by Myles passing Cathy…a great guy. So sorry for your loss.