Obituary of Murray Podebry

Podebry- Murray Sept 14, 1936-Dec 2, 2024

 

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, Ontario, Murray Joseph Podebry of Lambeth in his 89^th year.

Born Sept 14, 1936 in Windsor, Ontario, he was the first child of, and predeceased to Jean (2002) and Peter Podebry (1980). Loving and caring husband of 64 years, he is predeceased by his wife Elaine (2023)

Loving father to Mike and Elaine Podebry, and Karen and Mike Seez.

He was predeceased by his sons Jamie (2002) and Mark (2022).  

Loving brother to Walter and Anna Podebry. Proud grandfather of Lisa and Mike Novakowski, Kirsten and Gerry Maynard, Amy and Lee Chesworth,  Ashley and Josh Bujaki, Brad and Kelly Andrews, Ryan Podebry and Nicole Seez.  Great grandfather to Alyssa, Lachlan, Hadley, Hudson, Evelyn, Aubrey, Liam, Edie, Wesley and Livi. Loving father- in- law to Deanna McKechnie and Kim Podebry.

Loving brother- in- law to Bernadette and Leo Ducharme, Leona and Pat Donaghue and Lou Drouillard. Predeceased by his sister-in-law Jeanette Schram and brothers-in-law, Stan Drouillard and Richard Schram. He will be greatly missed by his family, nieces, nephews, step grand-children and step great-grandchildren, and many friends, especially the Allen and Rock, families.  

While raising 4 children with his wife Elaine, Murray started his own business at a very young age, and continued to work it for over 60 years with his son Mike. He was an avid bowler and loved to golf back in the day. He travelled to many places with his wife over the years, but most of the time they enjoyed many winters together in their Florida home. Murray’s home of 60 years, in Lambeth, was his pride and joy. Awake at 4 AM most days, he was always puttering around with something. Especially his pool, where he loved to swim, and taught all 4 of his children how to swim as well. His hanging flower baskets and pots were put out every year with great pride.

The celebration of Murray's  life will be held at the Mcfarlane & Roberts Funeral Home 2240 Wharncliffe Rd S Lambeth on Sunday January 12, 2025 from 1-4 pm.In lieu of flowers donations can be made the Cancer Society in memory of Murray.  On-line condolences available through www.mcfarlane-roberts.ca

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