Murray Hilton Edwards

Edwards, Murray Hilton, (Chief Petty Officer 1st Class RCN)(Ret'd) - 83, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2011, in QE11 Health Sciences Centre in Halifax. Born October 31, 1927, in Halifax, he was the son of the late Jenny Edwards Messanger (Libby) (of Boston, Mass.) and Walter Edwards (of Halifax). He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy in 1946 where he served 20 years. During his naval career he served aboard HMCS La Hulloise, Haidi, Warrior, Magnificent, Quebec, Ontario, Chaudiere, and Bonaventure. Murray's next career took him into sales and management with Sherwin Williams Paint Co., Penhorn Mall, and Hillcrest Volkswagen. Murray served his community as a scout leader at Edgewood United Church, Senior Counsellor for United Commercial Travellers (838), 1973-74, and Halifax Executive Association (HXA). Murray was predeceased by brothers, Donald Gordon (I), Donald Gordon (II), Robert Kenneth and his stepfather, Stewart Messanger. He is survived by loving wife of 62 years, Winifred Kathleen Edwards (Hiltz); his children, Darryl (Yvone), Kingsport; Laurie, Bedford; and Jeffry (Tracey), Milton, Ont.; and his sister, Wendy (Eli) Rees. Murray delighted in his grandchildren, Amelia Rose Edwards, Ottawa; Erik Burgers, Bedford; Nicole and Myles Husby, Milton; and Jennifer Edwards, Milton. Visitation will be held from 3-6pm in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax, (902) 455-0531, today, February 1. The funeral service will be held 3pm, Wednesday, February 2 in J.A. Snow Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Vincent Ihasz officiating. In Lieu of flowers, a donation in memoriam of Murray may be made to the Cobequid Community Health Centre Foundation or St. Leonard Society. For on-line condolences please visit: www.jasnowfuneral.com