Eldred
Eldred M. "Macalpine" Murray
d. December 17, 2016
Eldred Maude MacAlpine Murray
Almond, NY
Eldred Maude MacAlpine Murray, 93, of 17 South Main Street passed away peacefully Saturday, December 17, 2016, at the St. Ann's Community Leo Center for Caring in Rochester, NY.
Born August 17th, 1923 to Greta and Kenneth MacAlpine at their family farm in New Brunswick, Canada, Eldred was a gifted artist, loving caregiver, devout Christian, avid gardener, and wonderful baker. She taught in a one room school house until the onset of World War II, when she signed on to the Royal Canadian Air Force. After training in Newfoundland, Eldred was sent to London, England where she supported the war effort. When the war ended, she moved back to New Brunswick and worked as a teacher and caregiver until she was accepted into the Ontario College of Art. After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Eldred worked at McLean's magazine in Toronto, one of the leading publications in Canada at the time. It was during that time that she fell in love with her future husband, Robin R. B. Murray, who passed away on March 18, 1997. They had four children together, three of whom survive.
Eldred was an intelligent, gifted woman who was devoted to her family and her church. She was always thinking about what she could do to help others, and touched many with her kindness and generosity. She was committed to improving the lives of those less fortunate, in particular children with disabilities. She worked closely with her long-time friend, Evelyn Lobdell, to support the Allegany County Arc, in its early years as ARC, and fought for her daughter Sharlan's ongoing education and growth throughout her life.
Her artistry was evident in all she did - whether she was creating tiny works of art on the world's best shortbread (her recipe), painting or drawing, or tying one of her signature scarves, Eldred was an artist.
She was predeceased by her parents; her sister, Phyllis Thorne; brother, Donald MacAlpine; daughter, Sharlan; and husband, Robin Murray.
She is survived by her daughters: Laurie Rygiel (Richard), Pamela ("Bonnie") Palmer (John F.), and Jan Murray; four grandchildren: Christina and Aaron Rygiel, and Cassandra and John J. Palmer; and her sister Vivian Leckey. She also leaves behind innumerable relatives and friends. She will be greatly missed.
To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com
The family will be present from 5-8 pm Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the Bender- Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo Street in Hornell, NY. The funeral service will be held at the Almond Union of Churches, Almond, NY at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, December 22, 2016. Eldred will be buried with her husband and daughter in the Almond Cemetery.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: Almond Union of Churches; Allegany County Arc.
Almond, NY
Eldred Maude MacAlpine Murray, 93, of 17 South Main Street passed away peacefully Saturday, December 17, 2016, at the St. Ann's Community Leo Center for Caring in Rochester, NY.
Born August 17th, 1923 to Greta and Kenneth MacAlpine at their family farm in New Brunswick, Canada, Eldred was a gifted artist, loving caregiver, devout Christian, avid gardener, and wonderful baker. She taught in a one room school house until the onset of World War II, when she signed on to the Royal Canadian Air Force. After training in Newfoundland, Eldred was sent to London, England where she supported the war effort. When the war ended, she moved back to New Brunswick and worked as a teacher and caregiver until she was accepted into the Ontario College of Art. After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Eldred worked at McLean's magazine in Toronto, one of the leading publications in Canada at the time. It was during that time that she fell in love with her future husband, Robin R. B. Murray, who passed away on March 18, 1997. They had four children together, three of whom survive.
Eldred was an intelligent, gifted woman who was devoted to her family and her church. She was always thinking about what she could do to help others, and touched many with her kindness and generosity. She was committed to improving the lives of those less fortunate, in particular children with disabilities. She worked closely with her long-time friend, Evelyn Lobdell, to support the Allegany County Arc, in its early years as ARC, and fought for her daughter Sharlan's ongoing education and growth throughout her life.
Her artistry was evident in all she did - whether she was creating tiny works of art on the world's best shortbread (her recipe), painting or drawing, or tying one of her signature scarves, Eldred was an artist.
She was predeceased by her parents; her sister, Phyllis Thorne; brother, Donald MacAlpine; daughter, Sharlan; and husband, Robin Murray.
She is survived by her daughters: Laurie Rygiel (Richard), Pamela ("Bonnie") Palmer (John F.), and Jan Murray; four grandchildren: Christina and Aaron Rygiel, and Cassandra and John J. Palmer; and her sister Vivian Leckey. She also leaves behind innumerable relatives and friends. She will be greatly missed.
To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com
The family will be present from 5-8 pm Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the Bender- Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo Street in Hornell, NY. The funeral service will be held at the Almond Union of Churches, Almond, NY at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, December 22, 2016. Eldred will be buried with her husband and daughter in the Almond Cemetery.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: Almond Union of Churches; Allegany County Arc.
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