Murray passed away peacefully on December 19, 2019 just 9 days before his 90th birthday. He was born and raised in Nobleton; son of the late Lorne Albert Sheardown and Rosa Maude Baker, and brother to the late Ronald Sheardown.
Murray was a farmer at heart. He shipped milk as a dairy farmer in the 1950’s and 60’s and always maintained a “hobby farm”. He worked 25 years for the Department of Transport at Pearson Airport.
Community service was always at the heart of his work. Murray was a municipal councillor in both King Township and Mono Township. As a Lion, for almost 50 years, he spent countless hours selling tickets for a variety of fundraisers. He was particularly passionate about supporting the Guide Dog program. Throughout his life he was an active support of the Liberal Party of Canada.
Murray is survived by his 3 children, Paul (Anne), Ann (Sean), Carl (Martha); their mother, Mary Sheardown (nee Kehoe); his 6 grandchildren, Sam, Devon, Thomas, Rachel, Michael and Jonathan.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) at a later date when family and friends can gather safely.
Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Lions Foundation of Canada Guide Dogs (www.dogguides.com).
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Bob and Sue Little
Please accept our condolences on Murray’s passing .
Bob and Sue Little
Robert (Bob) and Linda Boak
So sorry to hear about Murray. He was a great man. Our condolences go out to the Family
Ailene Mabee
Sincere condolences on Murray’s passing.
Jack & Helen Langen
Our sincere condolences . Murray will be missed.
Ross and Susan Boynton
Sorry to hear of Murray’s passing.
Guye & Marcia Breedon( nee Williams)
So sorry to hear of the loss of Murray. Sending our heartfelt condolences to the family.
George, Theresa Marie Vassallo, and Family
We are very sorry to hear of Murray’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
Glenn Williams
Sorry to hear of Murray’s passing. I always enjoyed our conversations
James Hodder
My wife knew Murray from his days as a councillor of King Township, and was delightfully surprised when we met him in Shelburne some years ago. I got to know Murray as a fellow Liberal after moving to Shelburne. Politics was in his blood for most of his life. He gave generously to the Liberal Party. He was a man who had a vision the future, one that was kind, compassionate and generous, and worked to see it come to fruition.