2020 Obit: RIP Murray on Saltspring

Subject: RIP Murray on Saltspring
From: Jon Bartlett
Date: 27 Feb 20 - 10:42 PM

I'm sorry to pass on the sad news that Murray Shoolbraid is no longer with us. He had reached the grand old age of 88 but his heart gave out. I'll be preparing a decent-length obituary in due course and announce the date of a Celebration of Life when it's known.

Jon Bartlett

Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: RIP Murray on Saltspring
From: Joe Offer
Date: 27 Feb 20 - 11:48 PM

What a wonderful man he was! Rest in peace, Murray.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: RIP Murray on Saltspring
From: Mick Pearce (MCP)
Date: 28 Feb 20 - 09:47 AM

Sad news indeed.

Mick

Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: RIP Murray on Saltspring
From: GUEST,Starship
Date: 29 Feb 20 - 07:19 PM

Here is an article about him in a newspaper back in 2002. Quite a life he had. See p.21.

http://saltspringarchives.com/driftwood/2002/v42n49Dec4A-2002.pdf

Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: RIP Murray on Saltspring
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 05 Mar 20 - 06:52 AM

Thanks for that link Starship. It gives a very good picture of Murray Shoolbraid aka Murray on Saltspring. There are many hits on Google for those who wish to research him. He certainly was an accomplished man and he will be sorely missed. He was also a supporter of Mudcat. I have added him to the "In Memoriam" thread. My condolences to all those who know and love him.

Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: RIP Murray on Saltspring
From: GUEST,Starship
Date: 05 Mar 20 - 09:54 AM

Thank you Pete for tending to the "In Memoriam" thread. Much appreciated.

Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: RIP Murray on Saltspring
From: Jack Campin
Date: 05 Mar 20 - 10:41 AM

That local newspaper profile mentions Murray as a composer of tunes. Where do you look for them?

Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: RIP Murray on Saltspring
From: GUEST,Starship
Date: 05 Mar 20 - 11:40 AM

Jack,

https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?curl=%2Fauthor%2Fmurray-shoolbraid%2F&nomobile=true