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Clare Murray is my loving & loyal wife. We are both so proud of all our children, In-Laws, grandchildren & great grandchildren who have shared with love our life long celebrations and struggles. MURRAY, Clare, at peace 27th June 2012. Aged 81 years, late of Gold Coast, formerly of Gisborne, Rotorua, Hamilton and Auckland. Beloved wife of Stephen for just short of 60 years. Loved mother of Stephen,... more
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Join MemoriesStephen Murray Steve and Clare with great grandson Austin
Stephen Murray At dinner recently
Stephen Murray Starting life's journey together
π― Alicia Murray lit a candle
Alicia Murray Surrounded by granddaughters at Alicia's wedding
Stephen Murray Wedding day 22 March 1953
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π· Jordanna Murray gave a flower
Stephen Murray Clare, David, Gladys, Nessie, Robert
Stephen Murray Clare at Mt Maunganui with Stephen circa 1953
Helena Murray Stephen, Jordanna and Chantelle in the Gold Coast
π· Amelia Murray gave a flower Roses are red Violets are blue Even though your gone I'll always love you
Helena Murray With the Grandchildren at Georgie Pie
Helena Murray At Alicia and Ian's wedding, Feb 2012
Helena Murray Helena's First Communion
π― Monique Booth lit a candle
There's no place like home sung by Dame Kiri who mum used to push around in her pram.
Glenda, Gary Hamish Elizabeth Stewart Christmas dinner with the family.
Glenda, Gary Hamish Elizabeth Stewart Surrounded and supported by family.
π· Margaret Couillault gave a flower A great lady = a beautiful flower
Glenda, Gary Hamish Elizabeth Stewart Much blessed by our united family.
π― Margaret Couillault lit a candle May you live on and your flame burn eteranally
Kay Graham Claire and Nessie 1953
Stephen Murray Clare's catch - posted by Glenda
Stephen Murray Mum, Rosita and grandchildren
Stephen Murray Clare, Kay and Nessie
Stephen Murray David Waugh's 21st in Gisborne
Stephen Murray Graduation 1952
Stephen Murray David Waugh's 21st
Stephen Murray September 1995
Stephen Murray Family gathering
I remember you pulling gravel out of my knees, I remember you screaming support for me from the sidelines, I remember your hugs & your rebukes, most of all I remember you loving me unconditionally even when I didnt love myself. Miss you.Stephen.
π― Stephen Junior Murray lit a candle I will honour you.
The days pass and you are still such a large part of my life. I talk to you - the difference is you don't get to anwer back. Missing you, but certain you're in a better place.
π· Stephen Junior Murray gave a flower You will be in my thoughts & prayers until the day that I die. Ashburton is full of flowers like this one.
π― Stephen Junior Murray lit a candle For the best Mum ever.
I miss you singing happy birthday today. I miss you dearly but I am fortunate that you were my mother who taught me so much especially about loving those who are seemingly unlovable. God bless the best Mum forever. Stephen
I missed you this Christmas because for me you were always the heart of the family welcoming anybody & everybody. Anita & I sang carols to a local Rest Home & Hospital . That reminded me of you (Mum) organising the singing of carols to St Andrews Home in Auckland. I miss you. Stephen Jnr.
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Some beautiful photos of nana and the family up. Thank you Grandad. Missing you a lot nana, especially over the holiday period. Wish I could tell you all about my new job! Love you lots. Jordanna
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Happy birthday nana! We are all thinking of you over here. Missing you more than ever on this day. I'm having a really great holiday, I'm sure that if you were here you would be asking me about boys and what other things I'd been up to! I wish I could tell you about the good times I've been having. We love you lots nana, love Chantelle and Jordanna...
It's still hard to process that I can't have a conversation with you. I'm sure you'd be offering to come in and sort my class out! We were away for your birthday but still thinking of you. Your big wedding anniversary is next month too. I know you're still watching out for us all.
π· Stephen Junior Murray gave a flower Love you always!
π― Stephen Junior Murray lit a candle Remembering you on a cold winters night in Ashburton. I would have loved you to visit me in the deep south but that wasn't possible. I loved it when you came to Alicia's wedding. That to me was a lovely miracle & gave some many of us a lot of joy. God bless you always. Stephen
Clare alwaqys put othe5rs before herself Great memories Steve
You taught me all the little things like cleaning between my toes as well as the big things e.g.seeing the best in the worse of people. I miss you dearly & it still saddens me when I remember how much I let you & Dad down. You once said I was your rock. I do practise today the good things you taught me early in life. May you rest in peace. Your lov...
Nana,you were such an amazing grandmother, and I remember when you came everyday to bath the girls when they were new borns until they were about 5 months. The love you gave them and the care and fun you had with them was beatiful to see. I miss you and wish you could share in your great-grandchildren, but know that you are there in spirit. Love yo...
π― Alicia Murray lit a candle Nana, I miss your love and support and the positive spin you always put on things. You were a large part of my life growing up and always there for us. Thank you for everything that you did. You will always be with me and I will speak to Austin and Keira about you, just like Dad always spoke to me so fondly about hi...
π― Jordanna Murray lit a candle I miss you Nana. Your loving smile and your warmth. I love you always.
π― Helena Murray lit a candle Thinking of you today and everyday Nana. Love you lots. I miss making fudge with you at Waihi Beach, and coming to stay the night at Vanessa Cres. I miss the way you called it "Beverley Hills" . I will remember you always.
π· Stephen Junior Murray gave a flower I cannot believe it is a year ago that you left us. It seems like yesterday. Thank you for everything you did for me. Love you.
π― Stephen Junior Murray lit a candle I MISS YOU DEARLY. STEPHEN
π― Monique Booth lit a candle Dearesr Nana I still find it hard to believe that you are not here. You were such a huge part of our lives growing up and i am so thankful for all the time we got to spend togther, you were the best nana anyone could ask for. Love you and miss you heaps. Will never forget you. Rest in Peace. Love Monique
Nana, I often think of you and wish you were still here to share in all the wonderful times and experiences we are having. There are so many wonderful memories I have of the things we have done together and I know you will be up there looking down on us all. We will share all our good times and bad with you forever xoxo miss you always. Love Amelia...
π― Stephen Junior Murray lit a candle Spring is here in Ashburton with frosts in the morning but clear skies & sun later.I wish you were still with us. I love you. Stephen.
π― Monique Booth lit a candle Miss you nana - thinking of you
π― Stephen Junior Murray lit a candle Remembering you Mum.
Mum,I missed your call but Helena carried on your tradition bringing tears to my eyes. It's healthy to cry (never thought I would say that as I use to regard tears as a sign of weakness). I had a wonderful birthday thanks to family & friends. I hope to honour you in my new job as a Caregiver. I remember all the good work you use to do at St Andrews...
π· Stephen Junior Murray gave a flower A beautiful flower for a beautiful Mum. Stephen
π― Stephen Junior Murray lit a candle Thinking of you Mum.
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π― Stephen Junior Murray lit a candle Hi Mum. Please forgive my mis-spelling in my message. You will always remain in our hearts. Love Stephen.
Another Christmas passing (hard to believe). You're still part of me and all that I am and do. You are still here with me and my family - in our hearts forever.
Christmas is not the same because you are not around to share it with. Still Mum you left me & many many others with heaps of wonderful memories of Christmas past. I went to midnight mass & am off shortly to Christmas day mass @ 10.am.You remain in our heats & will do so always.
Christmas is not the same anymore .wish you were still here.miss you steve
π― Stephen Murray lit a candle No more happy birthdays.Miss you Steve.
π― Stephen Junior Murray lit a candle Mum, you will be in my heart forever. I found out on your birthday that my job as a Caregiver is now secure & long term. Iam not as good as you once were in looking after people, but I am learning. Love Stephen.
i remember going to St Andrews Rest Home in Glendowie, Auckland & singing to the residents. Good times not forgotton.
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π· Stephen Junior Murray gave a flower Never forgotten!!
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π· Stephen Junior Murray gave a flower The sun is shinning in Ashburton so I have happy thoughts. Mum, you would have liked this town, not too dissimilar to Gisborne where you were born.
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π· Alicia Murray gave a flower Nana, it is hard to believe that it has been 2 years. I still miss you and think of you. Lots of love Alicia
π― Stephen Murray lit a candle In loving memory of a very special wife mother grandmother greatgrandmother miss you Steve
Hi Mum, I wish I could share with you my stories about my new job as a Caregiver at Terrace View Retirement Village. I do my job as a means of honouring you. I cannot believe it is 2 years since you left us, it still feels like yesterday. I love you always. Stephen
π· Helena Murray gave a flower Nana, thinking about you today and every day. Hope you are looking down on us all especially your new Great Granddaughter Lotte. I will have so many good stories to tell her about you. Love you always xx
π· Glenda, Gary Hamish Elizabeth Stewart gave a flower Miss you and thank you for everything you've done for us. You'd be so proud of the kids.
Hi Mum, Today I receive my badge as a Caregiver after nearly 9 months at Terrace View Retirement Village which I dedicate to you. Miss you. Stephen
π― Stephen Junior Murray lit a candle I miss you. Work at Terrace View is demanding but rewarding. The residents seem to like me. Your memory lives on. Stephen
Think of you every day! Little things get to me sometimes like how when Sam jumped on your bed to say goodbye and how you were always offering to come to school and sort out my class for me. Love you
Mum, I had my 1st annual appraisal at work scoring 3 A's & 1 B. My boss said " Thank you for a great year. You have done a tremendous job. Keep up the good work." I hope I can continue to honour you in my work. Your example has inspired me, & I am finally taking in properly what you & Dad have taught me earlier. Miss you dearly. Your son.
π· Stephen Junior Murray gave a flower Love you always Mum.
π― Glenda, Gary Hamish Elizabeth Stewart lit a candle A few years ago now you and dad were blessed with a baby girl. You always made me feel special and loved. Thank you for all the years of singing to me on my birthday. Even though I complained it was a tradition I cherish. Missing you more than ever.
π― Stephen Murray lit a candle Another Christmas without you. It doesn't get any easier Steve
Thank you Mum for remembering my birthdays. Unfortunately I am not great at celebrating anyone's birthday. I do miss you especially on days like today. Love your wayward son.
π― Stephen Murray lit a candle Thinking of you today and always.Steve
π― Glenda, Gary Hamish Elizabeth Stewart lit a candle Thinking of you as always but especially for your birthday. You did make some concession for your age. You started celebrating your 30th instead of being perpetually 21. You're still with us but I miss our conversations. Love you!
π· Stephen Junior Murray gave a flower A flower on behalf of your eldest grand-daughter Alicia (35 today) . MUCH LOVE.
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π― Stephen Murray lit a candle Another year without the best mother grandmother and great grandmother any family could wish for
π― Glenda, Gary Hamish Elizabeth Stewart lit a candle Every day is Mother's Day. You remain with me always. I see you, hear you and feel you in who I am; in my children; even in places and people you didn't know like my new school. Love you forever.
π― Stephen Murray lit a candle Another year has gone miss you heaps
Miss you. Visited Pam at her Aged Care Home today which made me feel very close to you as I thought about your caring role at St Andrews in the carers there, and as I thanked God that you never had to experience that from the other side even knowing what a great place a good Aged Care home is for some. Love you!
π― Glenda, Gary Hamish Elizabeth Stewart lit a candle
Glenda sang happy birthday for me bringing back those special memories of you doing the same thing for me so many times in the past. Gone but never forgotten. Stephen
Glenda, Gary Hamish Elizabeth Stewart Sam is coming to watch out for you again Mum.
π· Glenda, Gary Hamish Elizabeth Stewart gave a flower Miss you.
π― Stephen Murray lit a candle Another year gone by without you
85 years today since the world was given the gift of Clare Waugh. You continue to be with me every minute of every day.
π· Stephen Junior Murray gave a flower 85th Birthday flower.
π― Stephen Murray lit a candle All the family miss your happy birthdays. me especialy
Sad that you are not with us in person to celebrate your 85th Birthday, but I know that you are with us in spirit. Miss you Mum. I will never forget you.Stephen
π― Stephen Junior Murray lit a candle Thinking of you & sad that you are missing in person the things that are happening with the family. Lotte said " Grandad" to me over the phone while giggling. I still think however that you are watching over us all just as you did in real life. Love you . Your prodigal son.
Your best friend Colleen is at peace. Sending our love and support to her family.
Every day is Mother's Day because you were the best. Always thinking of you & praying. Your grateful son Stephen
π· Stephen Junior Murray gave a flower The sun is just starting to shine in Ashburton in memory of you.
π― Stephen Murray lit a candle Five years has gone by Still miss you as much as ever Steve
It's still hard to believe I can't just pop in to see you or lift the phone to talk. Miss you as much as ever!!
π― Stephen Murray lit a candle Sorry I lost count . it is 4years not five .seems like 10
π― Glenda, Gary Hamish Elizabeth Stewart lit a candle Christmas went by without you being physically here once again. Definitely not the same! You were present though in our hearts and in the people we are today because of your loving influence. I thought it would be hard living in your house with your things all around but it's comforting along wi...
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π― Glenda, Gary Hamish Elizabeth Stewart lit a candle Love you mum
π― Stephen Murray lit a candle I wish you were still here to so proud of the achievments of our children grand children and great grand children because of your love and leadership
π· Stephen Junior Murray gave a flower I like red. It is vibrant like you. Stephen
π· Stephen Junior Murray gave a flower We have just had a huge amount of rain in Ashburton with very low temperatures. However it has been cosy in front of the open fire & I remember the good times we shared together at 105 Beerescourt Rd, 96 Braid Rd , Waihi Beach & 27 Vanessa Crescent. I miss you. You would be proud of the achievements of each & ...
π― Stephen Junior Murray lit a candle Remembering your love & compassion helps me to get through the tough days at work.
π· Stephen Junior Murray gave a flower Beautiful spring day in Ashburton. Wish you could have visited. Stephen
π· Stephen Junior Murray gave a flower Hi Mum. Snow in the lower South Island. Summer is yet to fully arrive.
π― Stephen Junior Murray lit a candle Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
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Rest in peace. Remembrance Service at St Stephens Anglican Church today where I am worship leader not that I need a special day set aside to remember you. Love you always. Stephen
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I went to church today as a way to honour your birthday. I felt you with me. I know I will see you again.
π― Stephen Junior Murray lit a candle I ESPECIALLY LIT A CANDLE FOR YOU YESTERDAY AT ST STEPHENS ANGLICAN CHURCH. I KNOW IT IS NOT PRESBYTERIAN & I CANNOT FIGURE WHY THEY WOULD NAME A CHURCH AFTER DAD & ME, GO FIGURE?. THE MEMORIES ARE STILL STRONG & VERY REAL. MISS YOU!
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Thank you for leading me to be part of a church family (sorry I took so long, bit stubborn
π· Helena Murray gave a flower Still think of you all the time Nana, especially when I'm using your pizza pie pan (which is often) Such a wonderful Nana xxx
π― Jordanna Murray lit a candle Thinking of you today Nana and miss you lots. Thank you for being the best cuddly nana anyone could have asked for. I'm sure you are looking down on us smiling. Grandad has assured me you would be very proud of us all. Wish we could celebrate together. Love you XXXXXOOOOOOXX
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π― Stephen Junior Murray lit a candle Mum I miss you & all the family miss your vibrant loving presence. You would be so proud of them.
π― Stephen Junior Murray lit a candle Best Mum ever.
π· Stephen Junior Murray gave a flower Miss you Mum. I need help for tomorrow (1st day back at work). Thanks.
π― Stephen Junior Murray lit a candle A special candle for a special lady sorely missed.
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π― Stephen Junior Murray lit a candle Forever in our hearts & prayers. I am excited about going to the Gold Coast but I will miss dearly your physical presence. It would have been good to wish you happy birthday on Monday & to hear your wise words & feel your warm hug & kiss. God willing we will meet again Mum. Love you Stephen.
π· Glenda, Gary Hamish Elizabeth Stewart gave a flower Thinking about you all throughout your birthday yesterday, mum, and how the world was blessed with such a special lady 88 years ago. Love you.
π― Stephen Murray lit a candle Another year without you. The best mother grandmother and great grandmother any one could wish for
π― Glenda, Gary Hamish Elizabeth Stewart lit a candle Love you, mum. Hard to believe it's been 7 years. Miss you.
π― Stephen Murray lit a candle It is seven years now and I still miss you
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It's been 8 years. Missing you. Children, grandchildren, great grandchildren have benefitted from your influence.
π· Glenda, Gary Hamish Elizabeth Stewart gave a flower Another birthday, Mum. Love you. Miss you. Have your presence in my heart
π― Stephen Junior Murray lit a candle A candle for you Mum.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Hi Mum. It is 8 years since you left us. We still miss you but the memories of what you & Dad did soften the sorrow. While my life today is dedicated to GOD I still have as one of my principal motives to do well as a personal tribute to you. LOVE YOU HEAPS.
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π· Glenda, Gary Hamish Elizabeth Stewart gave a flower You still remain in our hearts and lives as strongly as ever
π― Stephen Junior Murray lit a candle MUM you were my light for Christmasses past. You were always so loving & generous. I have great memories yet I am sad you are no longer on earth to continue your work.
Glenda, Gary Hamish Elizabeth Stewart Christmas Day Family photo
Glenda, Gary Hamish Elizabeth Stewart Christmas lunch
Glenda, Gary Hamish Elizabeth Stewart Relaxing Christmas afternoon
I will always remember you. Happy birthday mum. Thinking of you even more than usual today
Miss you. Nine years is a long time. I'm getting older but you're not.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Always remembered never forgotten. Your love for family left a lasting legacy. Love, prayers & thoughts are with you MUM on your birthday.
π· Glenda, Gary Hamish Elizabeth Stewart gave a flower Happy Motherβs Day. Miss you.
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Miss you Nana. Isla Katarina Clare says hi. Sure she would have loved a big cuddle from you. Isla's English nana (Viv) and her New Zealand Oma both love her lots, and it makes me think of great times with you. XXXX
Glenda, Gary Hamish Elizabeth Stewart 11 years today since you went to a place with no pain, no tears, no worries. Your presence is as strong as ever and your influence on our lives continues. Thank you for your generous love at all times.