Obituary of Lillian Murdoch
MURDOCH
Lillian Elizabeth
Deer Lake, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of Lillian Elizabeth (Caines) Murdoch, Deer Lake announce the death of their loving wife, sister, mother and grandmother. Lillian passed away at Western Memorial Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit on Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 at the age of 79 with her family by her side. Lillian was truly devoted to her family and leaves to mourn many who will cherish memories of time shared with her. Included in this family are her husband of 59 years, John, children Alec (Terri), Kingston, Ont, Diane, Grand Falls - Windsor, Heather Perry (Tony), Antigoinish, NS, Bill (Judy), Deer Lake and Allison Peyton (Grant), Grand Falls - Windsor; grandchildren Heather Samms, Ian Murdoch, Melanie Marchand, Julian Biello, Melissa Perry, Ashley & Mark Murdoch and Matthew & Abigail Peyton, great-grandson Benjamin Marchand and sister Sandra Adey (Bernard). Lillian was predeceased by her parents Alexander & Elma (Payne) Caines, brothers Eric, Newman, Malcolm and Harvey, as well as her half brother John and half sister Eva. Lillian’s family far outstretched those listed above, however, as she was loyal and committed to many groups within the communities she was part of throughout her life. As an active member of several church groups, Gideons International, Girl Guides of Canada, Golden Years Fellowship, Lillian’s passion for the causes she believed in matched the vibrant affection she held for her family. Visitation will take place on Friday, May 9th from 2-4 & 7-9 PM and Saturday, May 10th from 10 - 11:30 AM at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 10 Clinic Drive, Deer Lake. Lillian’s funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 10th at 2:00 PM from the Salvation Army Citadel with Major Lindsey officiating. Interment to follow at the Deer Lake Interdenominational Cemetery, Wight’s Road. Donations can be made in her memory to Gideons International, www.gideons.ca and The Stephan Hopkins Memorial Foundation (Side Scan Sonar), www.73days.ca. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca.
We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord - II Corinthians 5:8