Murray Stroud

Transcended to eternal peace on December 31, 2024, at the age of 69, leaving an indelible legacy of kindness, humour and service. Linda (Haslam-Stroud) and Murray’s journey began 52 years ago as teenagers, when they met in his iconic red ’69 Mustang.

The subsequent decades were a testament to his unwavering commitment to his love of family and adventure. Murray had a successful plumbing and heating business in York, Ontario. His pre-retirement years were at the Grand Erie School Board. He was also an instructor for the Canada Safety Council Motorcycle Training Program.

His philanthropic efforts extended to overseeing the construction of the Grand River Gymmies in Caledonia, a hub for Haldimand youth. Murray’s selflessness supported Linda with ONA for 40 years, volunteering with the marginalized and lending a helping hand to anyone who stopped by his shop.

Murray’s true devotion was to his family, Linda, Adele (Dan Churchill), Amy (Colin Bartlett), as well as his cherished grandchildren Hudson and Kensington Churchill and Maximus, Octavia, Lyla and Aryana Bartlett. 

Together Murray and Linda explored the world, forging lifelong memories. He shared his passion for maple syrup, mustangs, motorcycles, snowmobiles and anything that would put grease under his nails. His love for Skeleton Lake was unparallelled. 

His humility, compassion and wicked sense of humour will be remembered by his family and friends.

Murray is survived by his father Raymond (Rhoda), siblings Gregory & Victoria Stroud and Lisa Fader, in-laws Joyce Haslam, Barbara Skinner and Michael & Valerie Haslam and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his mother, Lillian (Higson) and father-in-law Gerald Haslam.

As we grieve his loss, we celebrate a life well-lived and a love that endures.

Memorial Service, Friday, January 10, 1130am, Binbrook United Church, 2617 Binbrook Rd., Binbrook.

All are welcome to join us at 1 pm for food and friendship, to share memories, laughter and celebrate Murray’s remarkable life at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, 9280 Airport Road, Mount Hope. For those unable to attend the reception, the family will be available at 1030am prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, charitable donations to Camp Kwasind-Cabin Fund would be appreciated by the family. www.kwasind.com/donate