Dean Allan McMurray

Monday, December 2nd, 2024

McMurray, Dean Allan

Passed away with his family by his side on Monday, December 2, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Dean, in his 66th year, leaves behind his beloved wife Barbara.

Dear son of Helen and the late Richard. Predeceased by his daughter Sandra Randall, March 1, 2024. Loved stepdad of Graeme Dyrseth (Amber) and Annalise Dyrseth. Cherished granddad of Conner, Colt, Winter, and the late Gavin, Epiphany, and Bensen. Dear brother of Gail Helm (Mark), Ron McMurray (Holly), and Don McMurray (Dana). Dean will be sadly missed by his many extended family and friends.

Dean was a logger by trade, which took him to work in Northern and Eastern Ontario. He loved his job and enjoyed operating the heavy equipment that accompanied the logging industry. Dean and Barbara cherished living on their boat from 2015 until his illness in early 2024. He was a homebody who loved sharing stories about his work in logging and enjoyed his time boating, working, and spending time on the water.

Please join with the family on Saturday, December 7th, at 2 PM to celebrate Dean’s life at a Memorial Service held at Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa. Visitation will be held from 1 PM to 2 PM prior to the service. Cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Dean to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Multiple Sclerosis Society would be appreciated by the family.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Armstrong Funeral Home.