Shane, Murray Laurence Murray passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, following a brief but courageous battle of pancreatic cancer at Queensway Carleton Hospital on Wednesday, March 9th, 2016 at the age of 79. Son of the late Laurence and Annie (nee Ryan) Shane. Loving husband of Anna (nee Murphy) for 41 years. Proud and devoted father of Brendan (Danielle) Shane and Meghan (Allister) Wood. Dear Papa of Logan and Liam Shane and Kathleen, Anna and Garrett Wood. Dear brother of Marguerite Milne (late John), Mary (Eric) Steele, and Freida (Russ) Tharp. Fond brother-in-law of Mary (late Joe) Murphy, Eileen (late Frank) Murphy, Mary (late Tim) Rush, Gerald (Benita) Murphy, Margie Murphy and Loretta (Donnie) Bartsch. Murray is predeceased by Donald and Irene Murphy and Vince and Evelyn Murphy. He is survived by his many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Murray loved helping other people and had a very fulfilling life as a teacher, farmer, gardener, wood carver and furniture maker. The family request that in his memory you may plant a tree, a geranium or do a kind deed. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Sunday, March 13, 2016 from 1 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at St. Francis de Sales Church, Smiths Falls at 1 p.m. Private interment will take place at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.