C. Murray Clugston

C. Murray Clugston, 80, of Fort Wayne, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 21, 2021, at his home. Born on April 27, 1940, in Meaford, Ontario, Canada, he was a son of the late J. Calvin and Margaret (nee McKenzie) Clugston.

Murray was a Pastor, and served congregations in Washington, Illinois, Indiana, and Canada who never really retired. He was also an associate with Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, for the past 10 years, also lending his comfort and ministry to hundreds of families in need of a Pastor, when the need arose; and was a co-founder, and President of Vision Ministries International, now Missions Door.

He is survived by his wife Catherine R. (nee Ste Marie) Clugston; children, Carol Clugston of Port Credit, Ontario, Paul Clugston of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Jerry (Linda) Clugston of Kingsville, Ontario, Roger Clugston of Sunderland, Ontario, Julie (Cary) Gatchell of Hampton, Ontario, and Allan McDonald of Oshawa, Ontario; grandchildren, Jennifer Clugston, Curtis Clugston, Blake Clugston, Colleen Walker, Peter Delaney, Bennett Clugston, McKenzie Clugston, Carson Clugston, Meaghan Gatchell, Matthew Gatchell, Philip MacDonald, and Mackenzie MacDonald; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Karen Yorke of Meaford, Ontario; and brother, Garth Clugston of Nova Scotia.

A Celebration of Murray’s life will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home (6131 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne), with calling one hour prior, officiated by Dr. Peter Yaruchyk. For those attending the service, masks and social distancing will be required. You may also watch a livestream of the service by visiting the Hockemeyer & Miller Facebook Page.

Memorial donations in Murray's honor may be given to Missions Door, 750 West Hampton Ave., Ste #518, Englewood, Colorado, 80110. For online condolences, please visit www.hockemeyermillerfh.com