At his late residence in Kippen on Saturday, April 4, 2015, in his 57th year. Beloved husband of Alison (Blommaert) Connolly. Dear father of Amanda Connolly, Daniel Connolly and Braden Connolly, all of Kippen. Brother of Maureen and Don Cole of Exeter, Pat and Stephanie Connolly of Oshawa, and Eileen and Dave Wise of Washago. Son-in-law of Sue Blommaert and the late Andrew Blommaert. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary Connolly. Murray was a passionate farmer in the Kippen area all of his life and was owner operator of Algoma Tire for 18 years.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, (one west of Main) Exeter on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 8th at 11AM with Father Frank Murphy presiding. Interment St. James Catholic Cemetery, Seaforth.
Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated the family.
CONNOLLY: Murray (Sod) Michael of Kippen
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Jim and Sharon O'Toole
Just returned from down South and heard the news about Murray. Our sincere condolences to his family and to Don and Maureen Cole. I first met Murray at CCAT and then he kept the rubber on our vehicles since opening his business in Exeter. Playing oldtimer hockey against Murray I would always say going into the corner that I’ll get it but he never listened. Great guy, he left us all with lots of memories to remember.
Jim O’Toole
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Dan Heywood
To Allison and family. My sincere condolences on Murrays passing. He will certainly be missed.
Tom and Bev Prout
Maureen, Don and Family
When ever I dropped by Algoma, Murray was always a source of entertainment. Accept our sincere sympathy at this time.
Bob and Judy Stuckless
he always took time to stop and have a laugh with us . Certainly was a great guy..Our thoughts are with the entire family…..
peter and janis Bisback
we read the paper this evening and learned of Sod’s passing. we were shocked, didnt realize that he was ill. Allison , your husband was a wonderful polite gentle man who always was cheerful and accomodating at the shop. He would say to Jan, “How are things Mrs B?” we will remember his lovely smile and think of him fondly. with sincere sympathy. the Bisback’s
Larry Elder
So very deeply saddened to learn of Murray’s passing. He inspired and enriched many lives. His seemingly carefree nature, ready smile and warm engaging personality will always be remembered. The many conversations around farming, motorcycles, travel and countless other topics will be greatly missed. Numerous times through the years he cheerfully bailed me out of untimely tire mishaps, both on and off the farm. Sincere condolences and sympathy to the entire family. May the good memories and stories provide grace, serenity and strength to you during this difficult time and always.
Vince Hulshof
Alison and family
Shocked and saddened to hear of Murrays passing. I met sod in college and we have met infrequently since then at hockey arenas and his tire shop. He will have left a positive impression with many people including myself. May you find strength during this difficult time.
Vinny ABM 79
Sherrie Broderick
To Murray’s Family
My very deepest sympathies for your sudden loss. Thoughts are with you.
Harold and Mary Smith
Dear Allison and family.
We are so sorry to hear of Murray’s passing at such a young age. Our thoughts are with you and your children during this time of loss and sadness. May the passing of time and fond memories of Murray support you in the days to come.
John & Ruth Timmermans
Our prayers are with you and may God put his hand apon you and comfort you and your family. our condolences
Kim McKay
Alison and family
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family in this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Love Kim
Margaret Medd
To Maureen, Don and all of Murray’s family. I am deeply sorry to hear of Murray’s passing. I only knew him through Algoma Tire but I will always remember the times I would be in the grocery store (where I think he was buying his lunch), and he would make a point to walk over to me and say hello. I always thought what a nice man he was. My condolences to you all.
Mary Jane and Mike Parsons
Our sincere sympathy to Maureen,Don,Wayne and Lindsay ,thinking of you all.
Shannon Dougherty
Alison,
My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Shannon
Leo and Sharon Medd
Allison and family, our sincere condolences for you loss, remember all the good times, our thoughts and prayers to you all.
Allan & Sharon Brokenshire
Our sincerest sympathy goes out to Sod’s family for a great loss of a good friend, he always had a smile, we new him through his business and as a hockey player for the Zurich Has Beans, he will surely be missed
Donna Quintal
Alison,
Gilles and I were so sorry to hear of Murray’s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Donna (Rosie MacGregor’s sister )
Doug Montgomery
Allison & Family,.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have many fond memories of your husband & father coaching me hockey in Wingham.
Darlene and Don Ellison
Our deepest sympathy to Maureen, Don and family for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Amanda, Don, Jordan, Justin, Ryan and Grayce Poppe
Dear Alison, Amanda, Daniel and Braden
I know these are sad days and that happy memories fill your hearts… hold these memories and, when time permits, let the sadness go and go forward with the happy memories.
Take good care of each other and let us know if you need anything.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Don, Amanda, Jordan, Justin, Ryan and Grayce Poppe
Mike,Kristen,Shayne and Ryan Dow
Alison and family, so sorry for your loss. He was a great man and friend to everyone , always said what he thought and didn’t care if you liked it or not. Nobody was going to argue and win anyway!! The big gentle man is going to be missed!!
Pete,Teresa,Alan,Alison,Andrea Rowntree
Our sincere condolences to all of you. He will be greatly missed.
Uli & Johanna Hundt
Alison and family,
our deepest condolences on the passing of your husband/father.
We are very sorry for your loss.
Susan and Jim McCutcheon
Allison and Family ,
We send our deepest sympathies. We knew “Sod” from our two years at CCAT. He always had a friendly smile, a wonderful laugh and a great desire to pull off some crazy foolish pranks, which made all of us smile and laugh.
Please know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Susan and Jim McCutcheon
Chuck & JoDee Robertson
Our deepest condolences to the family at this time. May you all cherish the memories and find support with each other.
Gwen Dalton
Alison and family
Thinking of you at this difficult time. Great to have spent time with you and Murray. May you have peace.
Gwen
Rev Robert Loohuizen
Thank you Murray it was a privilege and honor to know you. Laughs and prayer along the journey. On behalf of myself and our congregation thank you always and forever .Love and prayers from pastor Bob and Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle .
Dale Cook
So very sorry to have heard of Murray’s passing. Knowing Murray since our days at Centralia College, and doing business over the years since then, his quick wit and laughter will be so sorrily missed.
Angie
My thoughts & prayers had been with him through his fight. He was one in a million. Rest in Peace Murray.
Loretta Girard
My sincere sympathy of your loss of Murray. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family members. Sincerely, Loretta Girard
Nina Knee
Alison and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. So sorry to hear of Murray’s passing. Believe in the knowledge that he is free from all his pain now and cherish your memories.
Nina and family
Brenda and Dave Swan
Our most sincere sympathy, Alison.
Mary Keenan & Mike Barclay
We were so sorry to hear of Murray,s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Cherish the happy memories.
Annie & Hans Roduner
We are deeply saddened to hear of Murray’s passing. He always looked after us, didn’t matter if we took the tire to town or if it was at the farm. His infectious laugh and good sense of humour will be missed my all.
CY and Eleanor Blommaert &family
Alison Amanda Daniel Braden Maureen Don and family. Pat and Stephanie Eileen and Dave. Our sympathy and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Rick Demaray
Alison & Family ,
Murray was full of life and lived it to the fullest. Bigger than life itself. Sod got his nickname at Centralia College from Dave (Zoomer) Golley. He said Murray was like a big piece of sod one day, and the name stuck. I think Murray was sitting on him at the time! Always with a big grin on his face. Loved and missed by many.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Ricky Dee CCAT ’79
Cold Lake, Alberta
Trevor Edwards, Cathy Glavin and family
Our sincere sympathy to you all on the passing of Murray. He was a good friend to everyone he met and always had a joke to share. During the years at the tire shop his service was second to none, and he always had time to fix what was needed, and came to the rescue when called upon. He will be greatly missed in the community, may he rest in peace.
Denise Troyer Ralph Batten
Our deepest sympathy during the loss of Murray. It was always a pleasure going into the shop. You never knew what kind of story Murray would tell you:) I remember when I was going for my motorcycle licence – he would offer all the help he could. You will be missed by many.
Allen and Marjorie Oke
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Soon the sorrow will turn to fond memories.
Tracy McIntosh
Very sorry to hear of Murray’s passing..He was an amazing man who will be very sadly missed.
Tanya & Kenny McNicol
Our sincerest sympathy to your family during this time of loss. Murray was a kind and nice man.
I remember babysitting for you way back when and I will always remember his strong laugh!
Thoughts are with you and your family,
Tanya McNicol (Finlayson), Kenny McNicol
Joanne Scott & Martin Duenk
Sorry to hear of Murray’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to his family.
Doug & Nancy Garrett
We were shocked and saddened at Murray”s sudden passing. Each of you are in our thoughts . We have done business with Algoma Tire over the past eighteen years and Murray always had a smile no matter how rough his day was going. Our prayer would be that God would fill your hearts with such fond memories to help ease the pain and loss you feel.
Doug and Judy Dalrymple
Alison and family
We are so sorry to hear about Murray.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincere sympathy.
Doug and Judy
Heather McNutt & family
Alison, Amanda, Daniel & Braden:
I was sadden to hear of the passing of “Moe”. My deepest sympathy sent to you and your family during this very difficult time. Cherish the good times and he will always be with you.
He was quite a character who left the best lasting impressions ever on everyone he met. He will be missed by so many people who he came in contact with.
Gord & Marion McNutt
Alison, Amanda, Daniel & Braden as well as all of Murray’s family:
We were very sadden to hear of the passing of Murray. It is with heavy hearts that we must say our good byes to such a memorable man. He will be missed by many family, friends, co-works and the community in which he was well known in.
May you find comfort in knowing that he has left lasting impressions with everyone he can in contact with whether thru business dealing or personal.
Again deepest sympathy from our home to yours
Gord & Marion McNutt
Kevin Geoffrey
I like to wish my deepest sympathies to Sods family at this time knew Murray from play hockey against him and with him as Zurich hasbean great team mate and became a good friend prayers go to his family
Shelley Merner
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Shelley, Dan and Kelsey Merner
and Angel Kate
Bob Simpson / Joanne Rowcliffe
My thoughts are with SOD’s family, he was taken far too soon. He & I worked together harvesting at Canadian Canners in the 1970’s.&
his assistance at the tire shop was always an adventure.
I’ll remember his smile, wit & quick responses to just about anything. he was one of a kind!
Bob & Joanne
Andrew Darling
We are so sorry to hear about Murray’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Rob and Brenda Grenier
Maureen and Donald we would like to send you our deepest sympathy our thoughts and prayers are with you’s and your family at this difficult time
Gary & Maria Urquhart
Deepest sympathies to the family. Our thoughts are prayers are with you.
Gary & Maria
Milt & Barb Dietrich
Maureen, Don & Family,
Thinking of you at this time. Our sincere condolences.
Wendy and Dave
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diana and Steve Steep
Alison and family. We are so sorry to hear about Sod. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May your treasured memories help you you through.
Carol and Mike Tschumi
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss, our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Carrie Goulden and Fay Holzer
Dear Allison, Mom and I have you and your family in our thoughts as you navigate the road ahead. Wishing you peace and guidance.
Chuck & Pam Ross
Alison and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Murray’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Matt Crowley
My sincere condolences to Murray’s family. Sod was one of a kind. I am truly blest to have known him. CCAT ’79
Matt Crowley
Bill, Gerry, Cheryl Mclaughlin
Alison and family. So sorry to hear about Sod he was a great guy, he will be missed by all.
Janice Dery
Dear Braden and Family,
My prayers goes out to you and your family for strengh and peace. May God Bless you all.
Amen
Janice Dery
Ashley Jennings
Braden,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
-Ashley
Albert and Bev Hovius
Allison, Amanda,Dan and Braden: Maureen, Pat and Eileen and families
Our deepest sympathy is extended to you all at this very difficult time. Murray was such a selfless man and showed others so much compassion. I will truly miss the visits at Algoma tire with him. Hang on and treasure the good times and let go of the others.
Eugene and Linda Webber
Maureen, Don, Wayne and Lyndsay:
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Brother and Uncle. Words, however kind, can’t mend your heartache, but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. “One Day At A Time”
dave and deb cooper
Alison and family
Sorry to hear of sods passing May all your great memories bring smiles to your faces. Our sympathy to you all.
mark,glenda,matt and brittany chaput
Dear Alison and family, so sad to hear of sod, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will always remember the good times we while the boys were playing hockey, we will never forget them. The chaput’s
Joanne (Templeman) Donovan
Dear Maureen, Donald and family – so sorry to hear of Murray’s passing – please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lois and Irv ARmstrong
To Maureen and family spry to hear of your brothers death. All the best to your family. Lois and Irv.
Bernie and Doreen McGlynn
Our sincere sympathy to Allison and Family – Murray was a terrific, fun loving man and will leave us all with many wonderful memories. He will truly missed by all.
-Bernie, Doreen McGlynn and Family
Karen Dickins
Maureen,Don,Wayne and Lindsay, so sorry to hear of Murray’s passing. May all your happy memories help you through this sad time.
Brad, Lori, Marley, Jenalyn & Matt
Alison – so sorry to hear of Murray’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Amanda, Daniel and Braden at this difficult time;
Maureen Wood (Skip )
Alison & Family
So very sorry to hear of Murray’s Passing, only knew him from the shop, but instantly liked him.
Please know I’m thinking of you & your children.
Skip
Pat and Gail Cyr
Our condolences to Alison and Family. Sod was a stout competitor and good teammate in the short time I knew him with the Zurich Has Beans. Our thoughts are with you.
Jim and Gerri Neilson
Maureen, Donald and family: Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad and difficult time.
Jim and Gerri Neilson
Carol Somerville
Alison and family:
My sincere sympathy to you and your family as you go through this very sad and difficult time. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers
Carol.
Jamie and Barb Caldwell
Alison and Family–
Our condolences on the passing of Murray{Sod}. I will always remember and cherish our many escapades together. Whether it be hockey , ice fishing, tours , sharing rides to high school, mini bikes and dances in Brodhagen.
Sod was a great friend to both Barb and I. He will be missed.
Margaret Brintnell
Alison, Amanda, Braden & Daniel and all the rest of the family
My thoughts have been with you for a long time and especially now
at this very sad time for everyone. Murray will be missed by a lot of
people and each of you will hold your own memories. May God
be with you all and give you the added strength needed at this very difficult time and in the future. My sincere sympathy to everyone of
you. – Margaret & Brad
Donna Perry
Don, Maureen and family
Deepest Sympathy at this sad time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Perry
E Triebner
Murray Connolly was an absolute friend. He wasn’t one to express his love in many words but was quick to lay down a good deed your way. He was always ready to help another and though he acted so unaffected by his own hardships; I barely can do the same for my life already feels incomplete without him. His greatest treasure was the love of his family and we are all a little richer for knowing him. My thoughts and prayers are with his A, Amanda, Daniel and Braden.
Lynda Hillman-Rapley
My deepest sympathy.
Bryan and Lynda Vincent
to Alison and family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Murray was a unique individual who threw high school was never short of ideas to test the teachers. We also worked beside him for many years with his involvement with Seaforth Minor Hockey. Always upbeat and fondly remembered.
Cathie (Sim) Alexander
Alison and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Murray’s passing. Please know that you and the rest of the Connolly family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Don & Jean Floto
Maureen and Donald our thoughts are with you and your family in the loss of your brother. Jean and Donald
Jackie Day Tintinalli
Alison and Family
So sorry to hear of your loss Alison. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jason Bourne
Alison and family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Murray’s passing. I always enjoyed my visits with him. My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family.
Larry & Beth Livingston
We extend our condolences and prayers to the entire family during this difficult time .
Trish and Paul MacGregor, and family
We are deeply saddened to hear of Murray’s passing. He was a great friend and neighbour, always there to help and enjoy a good chat. He was especially kind to our youngest son Sam, who will miss chatting and joking with him. Thinking of you all in the days and weeks ahead. May good memories and shared stories help to bring you comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ruth Templeman
My deepest sympathy to Maureen and Donald and family for your
great loss.My prayers and thought are with you.
Sue Riley
My thoughts and prayers are with all Murray’s families during this troubled time….
Joan & Dave Goddard
Dear Ailson and Family
We are very sorry to hear of Murray’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers during the sad and difficult time. Take care.
Ken & Deb Janmaat
Our deepest sympathies to Allison and Family. Many great memories with Sod from our golfing trips down south and weekly Sunday morning hockey and golf. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wayne and Chris DeLuca
Maureen, Don and family, Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your brother.
Marilyn Govier & family
Our sincere sympathy to all the family of Murray. We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Gerry and Kathy Cooper
Dear Alison
Always a story and wide grin when we dealt with Sod at work. Our prayers are with you.
The Slosse Family
Sorry to hear of Murray’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to his family, especially Maureen, Pat and Eileen.
Marilyn Waldeck
Alison and Family
Very sorry to hear of your loss Alison . My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and that your family will receive the strength and love all around you that will help you through the coming days.
Marilyn Waldeck.
Cindy Gould Finanders
Our prayers and thoughts are with you Allison and rest of the family.
Love Cindy & Bob Finanders and family
Annette Gould
Alison, Amanda, Daniel & Braden,
Your Nova Scotia East Coast Family surrounds you with an Abudance of Love & Prayers for you & the children. Our hearts aches with sorrow. With Heartfelt Condolences,
Annette
Dave and joanne walzack
Murray was a person that once you met him you didn’t forget. He had a smile and an answer for everyone. He will be greatly missed. We are truly sorry for your loss.
Jack and Lynda Conlin
deepest sympathy to all of Murray’s family…. treasure the memories he has left for you…..our prayers are with you at this sad time
Marilyn dykeman/Ruest
Allison and family.
So sorry to read of Murray’s death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Charlie & Joanne Robertson
Deepest sympathy to all the family. Had many good times and laughs with Sod when we went golfing and traveling together. He was a great friend.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Allison, Amanda, Daniel, Braden and Maureen ,Pat and Eileen.
Sorry to learn of Murray’s passing. He led an interesting life and he will be remembered by many. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Roberta & Whitney
Condolences to the family. Murray was loved by all for his sense of humor and generous heart. He always looked out for the underdog, and acted as a kind confidant and guiding soul. Advice from Murray came with his quick wit, but was always sincere. Loved and missed by many. Miss you big guy. OXOX
Michael Soldan
Sod was always a laugh when I took a tire in for repair,we would always have a nice chat about what was going on. I enjoyed his character , his stories about his motorcycles and his escapades. We shared hockey stories,travel stories,and every item under the sun. We would always find a good laugh over something. My condolences to the family.I will always remember his big grin and laugh. I hope many happy memories help fill the void, he was one of the “Good Guys ” I have known.
Harv & Evelyn Vincent
Alison and family and Maureen and Don,
Sincere sympathy. Murray was always in a good mood and a great business man. He will be missed.
Len and Mary
Alison and Family
So sorry to hear of Murray’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time
Len and Mary
Bob Malone
With my deepest sympathies on your loss Allison, Amanda, Daniel and Braden.
Sod left a memorable impression with all those he met!!!
Bob Malone
Deb & Gord Phillips
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherish the many happy memories.