Obituary of Murray Anthony McGowan

The family of Murray A. McGowan wish to announce his death occurring at the Palliative Care Unit at the Saint John Regional Hospital on September 17, 2018. Murray was born in Saint John in 1930. He spent some years in business before returning to St. Thomas University for an education degree and then later to the University of New Brunswick for a masters degree in education. He spent his early teaching career at St. John the Baptist and St Malachy’s; was vice-principal at St Rose and principal at Holy Trinity, then retired in 1990 after years as principal at Centennial School. Murray enjoyed all sports especially hockey and golf, and he spent many years curling, extending the draws, at Thistle-St. Andrews Curling Club. Murray was predeceased by his parents George and Annie (Quinlan) McGowan and his sister Mary Furze. Left to mourn his passing are his wife Claire (McGillivray) of 63 years, sons Dr. Michael (Dana), Dr. Dan (Joan), two grandchildren Annie and Sean, sisters Theresa (Duncan) Keenan, Barbara (Bill) Morrow, brothers Donald and Dr. George McGowan. Murray would have liked to thank all of the staff at the Saint John Regional Hospital, who attended with the utmost patience and compassion. His family is grateful for the wonderful care provided. At the family’s request there will be no visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday September 21 at 12:30 pm from Holy Redeemer Parish, 316 Somerset Street. Internment in St Joseph’s Cemetery. For those who wish remembrances to Holy Redeemer Parish Building Fund or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Online remembrances and condolences may be placed at www.brenansfh.com.