Lillian Alexandra THORNE

MURRAY, LILLIAN ALEXANDRA - Peacefully, and unexpectedly, at her residence, in Canal, NB on December 1, 2003, Mrs. Lillian Alexandra (Thorne) Murray, wife of Blair Frederick Murray of Canal, NB. Born in Canal, NB on October 10, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Lois (Andrews) Thorne. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, she is survived, besides her husband, Blair of 56 years, by two sons, Sherman (Mary) Murray and Donald (Sylvia) Murray, of Saint John, NB; two grandchildren, David Murray and Andrea Daigle of Saint John, NB; three great-grandchildren, Lindsay and Tyler Murray, and Julia Daigle; one brother, Emery (Mary) Thorne of Second Falls; one sister, Joanne Chevarie of Canal; several nieces, nephews and cousins.She was pre-deceased by three brothers, Alfred, Gerald and Kenneth; two sisters, Jean Weaver and Mary Weaver. In her earlier years, Lillian was employed in food services, both in the military and Smith's Restaurant. She had a passion for reading, and enjoyed cooking and sewing. Resting at the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB with visiting on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The service will be held from The Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel, at the funeral home, on Thursday at 2 pm with Rev. Fred Gay officiating. Interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Arthritis Society or a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. www.stgeorgefh.ca