Murray Daniel Seeley

SEELEY, Murray Daniel - Suddenly at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, Ontario on April 15, 2003 in his 85th year. Survived by his wife and best friend of 55 years Georgina (Rideout), beloved father of Elizabeth Martin and her husband Robert, cherished "Papa" of Laura and William. Murray was born in Upper Brighton, New Brunswick on February 24, 1919 to Ernest and Annie Seeley. Murray was predeceased by his parents, a sister Rozella, and three brothers Harold, George and Raymond. Murray grew up on a potato farm in Jacksonville Corners, New Brunswick in the shadow of the Hartland Covered Bridge. He qualified as a school teacher when he was 17 years old, teaching in rural New Brunswick schools. He proudly served Canada as a decorated navigator in the R.A.F. during World War II. Upon his return he completed his Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry at the University of New Brunswick. His professional leadership resulted in remarkable innovations to the Forest Industry. Murray was a highly regarded executive vice president of Great Lakes Forest Products in Thunder Bay. He was D director on the boards of several Canadian companies including Canadian companies including Canadian Pacific Limited. He served two terms as Chairman of the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association. After retiring, Murray served as Chairman of The United Way of Thunder Bay, until he moved to southern Ontario to be near his family. Murray will be remembered for his gracious and gentle manner, for his personal courage and integrity, for his commitment to his profession, his church and his community, for his service to others and for his tireless devotion to his family. A memorial service will be held on Friday April 18, 2003 at 2:00pm at the First Baptist Church, 603 Adelaide St. Woodstock Ontario with Pastor David Stephens officiating. Contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be arranged through the R.D. Longworth Funeral Home Woodstock (519 539-0004).

Service Details

Friday, April 18th, 2003 2:00pm, First Baptist Church

Interment Details

Baptist Cemetery