Obituary

Peacefully at the Wellington Terrace in his 96th year. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 71 years, Shirley Mae Ritchie; his children Richard (Kathleen Mulliss), Cynthia (Ken Taylor), Jennifer (Todd Hambleton), Jeffrey (DeeAnn Roche), and Joseph (Lydia Della Rocca); his grandchildren Dustin (Laura Hoogendoorn), Brittney (Justin Holm-Laursen), and Hollie (Ely Sokyrko); and great-grandchildren Branson, Lula, Oaklynn, Fox and Emma. Honorary grampa to Nadine Mulliss (Bruce Boswell), and Brent Mulliss and their families. Survived by his brother Blake and sisters Betty (Roy Hillis) and Kaye (Len Gamble). Predeceased by sister Otha and brother-in-law Robert Harris. Murray will be missed by his many Taylor and Ritchie relatives. Born to Ora Church and Hilliard Taylor, he spent his early years on the family farm in East Luther and attended the old school on the hill in Grand Valley. Murray was an avid curler and lawn bowler. He was a well-known and respected competitor at area Curling Clubs and Lawn Bowling Greens. Throughout his life he excelled in sports and was a talented and skillful 5 pin bowler, lacrosse player, speed skater and baseball player. Murray and Shirley owned and operated a successful business (Taylor’s Dept. store) on Grand Valley’s Main St. from 1963 until their retirement in 1988. The family would like to thank Dr. Stickney, and the staff at Wellington Terrace for the excellent care provided to Murray, and for their kindness and attention to our family during these last several weeks. As per Murray’s wishes cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at In Memoriam Funeral Services Inc. (28 Main Street N, Grand Valley, L9W 5S7) on Wednesday August 27, 2025, from 2:00pm- 4:00pm and 6:00pm – 8:00pm. The funeral service will be held on Thursday August 28, 2025, at In Memoriam Funeral Services Inc. (28 Main Street N, Grand Valley, L9W 5S7) beginning at 12:00pm. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Kidney Foundation of Canada. Online condolences can be made at www.imfunerals.com. In Memoriam Funeral Services Inc has been given the honour of serving the Taylor Family.