Obituary of Murray Ferguson McCavour

The death of Murray McCavour of Saint John, beloved husband of Doreen (Maguire) McCavour occurred on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Parkland Saint John. Born on September 25, 1923 in West Saint John, he was the son of the late S. Perry and Elizabeth (Ferguson) McCavour. Murray began his career with the Canadian Pacific Railway, where after 25 years he decided to pursue his second career as the Executive Director of Port Development Commission with the City of Saint John. In addition to his wife of 65 years, Doreen, Murray is also survived by their children, Deborah Maxwell (Grant) of Grand Bay-Westfield, Stephen McCavour (Susan) and Murray McCavour (Barbara) all of West Saint John, Brenda Kingston (Andrew) of Millidgeville and Kenneth McCavour (Sherri) of Lorneville; sister, Eileen Ellis of Saint John; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Murray was also predeceased by his sister, Doris Allen and brother, Robert McCavour. Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424) with visiting on Friday, October 14, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. The funeral service will be held from Brenan’s Chapel on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 2:00 PM. Interment will take place in Lorneville Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer Society of NB, Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of the donor’s choice.