William Arthur McMurray Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Arthur McMurray in Elliot Lake, Ontario, who passed away on February 23, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Arthur McMurray to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his wife Marcella McMurray (Burkitt); his grandson Jonathan Bay; his parents, David LeRoy and Ila McMurray (Gunter); and his siblings, Don, Marie, Myrtle, David, Richard, Bill, Ruth, Royetta, Andy, Keitha, Paul and Sheila.

He is survived by: his daughters, Debbie Bay of Calgary and Sonya Tennisco (Dan) of Ajax; his grandsons, Edward Bay (Kelly) and Jason Tennisco; his great grandchildren, Austin Bay, Matthew Bay, Zak Bay, Jonathan Bay, Edith Bay and Adeline Bay; his siblings, Amos, Doug, Carolyne, Gladys, Betty and Joan; and his siblings-in-law, John Burkitt (Ruth), Bob Clarke (Pat), Betty McMurray, Helen McMurray, Garland Burkitt (Eleanor) and Ruby Cross.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Mount Zion Church would be appreciated by the family.