Murray V. SHORT

SHORT, MURRAY V. (December 16, 1913 – November 17, 2006) - The death of Murray V. Short of Ridgewood Veterans Wing, Saint John, husband of the late Belva (Rogers) Short, occurred at his residence. He was born in Upper Hampstead, son of the late Langford and Jeanette (Cameron) Short. Murray was a veteran of WWII serving overseas with the First Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a member of Saladin Temple Shrine, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Murray was an Honourary member of The Corinthian Lodge #13, F. & A.M. and a Life Member and Past Master of James E. Dillon Lodge, #466, F. & A.M., Mesick, Michigan. He was a member of the Scottish Rite, Royal Order of Scotland. He was a former member of the K.T. Highland Park Commandry, Michigan. Following his return to Canada after fifty years in Michigan, he enjoyed his renewed relationship with family and friends. He enjoyed his guest appearances with Marie Short's Country Concerts. Murray is survived by one half-brother, Douglas D. Short, Saint John; three step-sisters, Dorothy Phillips, Hardings Point, Mary Smith, Saint John and Jean McMahon, Quispamsis; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Constance (Thomson) Short; brothers, William, Walter, Herb, Lew; and sister, Dorothy. A time for family and friends to reminisce and share memories will take place at Reid's Funeral Home (832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton, Wednesday, November 22, 6:30pm to be followed by a Masonic Service at 7:30pm. A private committal will place in Upper Hampstead Cemetery with his mother who predeceased him in 1918. Memorials to The Corinthian Lodge or charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated. Online donations and condolences may be made at: www.reidsfh.com Print | Published in the Telegraph-Journal on 20 November 2006