Obituary of Robert Murdock
A resident of Chatham, formerly of Sarnia, Robert peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance in his 88th year.
Robert was the son of the late Andrew & Margaret (nee McDonald) Murdock.
Devoted husband of the late Olga Murdock (nee Semkowich) (2008).
Loving father of Dianne McCaugherty and friend Ron Storey of Kingston, Katherine Legue and her husband Dan of Chatham, Clayton R. Murdock and his wife Tracy of Chatham and Kevin Murdock and his wife Becky of Wyoming.
Grandfather of Charlie, Andrew, Lisa, Danny, Melissa, Michael, Parker, Ryleigh & Scotlynn and great grandfather of Kelly, Jonathon, Claire, Sawyer & Logan.
Brother of John & Kathy Murdock of Leamington, Irene Murdock of Windsor & Betty Murdock of Tillsonburg.
Predeceased by brothers, Don Murdock (2007), James Murdock (2015) & sister, Dorothy LeClare (2013).
Survived by sister-in-law, Stella Murdock of Windsor.
Missed by many nieces, nephews & extended family.
The family would like to extend their Thank you's to the staff of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance & Eden Villa for their compassionate care.
Family to receive friends at McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St Clair Street, Chatham on Friday January 5 2018 from 12:00 pm until the Funeral Service for Robert at 1:00 pm. Interment to follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham.
Sympathy may be expressed through memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home,
459 St. Clair St.
Chatham
(519) 351-2040
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