June 10, 1941 – April 24, 2015
Hanson, Murchie Ivan – The family of Murchie Ivan Hanson is heart broken to announce his passing on Friday, April 24th, 2015 in his 74th year. Peacefully, and surrounded by his family after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. He will be dearly missed by Marie Hanson his wife of 51 years. Treasured father of Glenn Hanson and Lauren (Jim) Killey. Adoring grandfather to David & Evan (Harold Anderson), and Jessica & Chanse (Michelle Burtny). He was delighted to be an honorary Papa to Michael Anderson, and Chelsa & Zack Killey. He will be deeply missed by his beloved sister Shirley Geyer, and his brother in law and friend Paul Geyer. Also survived by brother Sheldon Hanson of New Brunswick, along with many nieces and nephews. He enjoyed a close friendship with nephews Curtis Hanson and Dan Ahearn and spent many enjoyable days on the golf course. A special thank you to nephew Dan Dyer for his carring support to the family. Dad will be missed in his Twenty Place community by many neighbours and his clubhouse friends. The family also extends their gratitude to long time friends Orv & Judy Flear for their love and support through this time. Also to Linda Stoikos for all her compassion and comfort. Special thanks to many firemen retirees for their kind words and good will. Murchie enjoyed a proud career for 30 years with the Hamilton Fire department, and retired as Captain in 1992. He also enjoyed his time as a business owner of the Dundas Garden Centre from 1979 to 1984. As a long time sportsman, wildlife conservation was of great importance to him. In 1984 he became the first President of the Long Point Waterfowlers Association, and gifted both his children with a lifetime love for nature, animals and the outdoors. Dad spent his retirement years enjoying the leisures of golf, his family, and his grandchildren. My Dad was a man with many friends and he extended great kindness to everyone. We are immensely proud of him, for a life very well lived, and eternally grateful for the time shared, the love and the memories. Special thanks to Dr Benger, and Sue Cooke with the Hematology Dept at Juravinski Hospital. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday afternoon and evening from 4-6 & 7-9 at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where the service for Murchie will be held Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy to the Long Point Waterfowlers’ Association, 63 Highland Blvd., Caledonia, ON N3W 1H4 would be appreciated.
Lauren we wish to express our deep condolences to you and your family. It was obvious that he was loved by so many. We will say a prayer for your father. May he rest in peace.
I will love Murch all the days of my life. The most important thing in his life has always been family. He loved Glenn and Lauren, David and Evan and Jessica and Chanse more than life itself. I want to thank Lauren for her inspired words about her Dad and my son Glenn for his caring. Murchie was the finest person I have ever known and I thank God for my time with him. I love you Murch.
We are very saddened by the loss of Uncle Murchie. We have very fond memories of spending time with him. Wade reminisces of the times that he worked with him at the garden centre and the many times sharing a tune on the guitar with his dad, murch’s brother. We will always think of Murch with a smile. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
So sad for all of you I know you loved him and will miss him very much.
I remember when my Dad ( Arnold ) Murchie’s brother was ill and Uncle Murchie would come and take him to the hospital and sit and talk to me . He was a man that cared about everyone..He will be truly missed
He was a great Uncle and loved him very much. We all have a lot of great memories of Murch and it’s those memories that will endure for me. I will miss him very much.
Alan Geyer and Family
Very sad for the loss of a great Uncle, Murchie Hanson. I know he touched the life of so many people and leaves behind a proud history of his life. I mourn with the family and send love and hug’s to Marie, Lauren and Glenn. From my family to yours, God Bless. xo
Oh Marie; I can’t tell you how sorry Dave and I are at Murchies passing. We will miss him at the girls card games. He always took the time and sat with us to chat “also made our drinks.” He will be sorely missed. Our prayers are with you and your family. Love Carol.
So sorry for your loss.Murch was a fine man and a great friend.Had a lot of fun working with him.our thoughts and prayers are with you! he sure loved that peterbuilt !!!!! Dave
Glenn and family…..sorry for your loss
Glenn,
So sorry to learn about your Dad’s passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Lauren, Glenn and Marie, Our deepest sympathy to your families. Murch was a great man! We had many giggles with him at Orv and Judy Flears home. We have one real fond memory of him and Heather that we have shared many times and it makes us smile every time we speak of it. Godspied Murch.
To Glen and family. Wanting you to know that all your co-workers and friends are thinking of you during this difficult time.
My friend Glen its with sadness that I write to you and hopefully bring a little bit of closure to this very trying time in your life. It’s never easy to express one’s true feelings in moments like this but I can tell you that you and your family are not alone on this journey. I will have you in my prayers during your grieving time and offer you my support for whatever you may require. My deepest condolences to you and your family. May your dad find peace in the arms of God and that he looks down onto you with a smile filled with proudness of what a beautiful legacy he’s left with his family and especially his boy! May he RIP.
Glenn, my deepest sympathies in the loss of your dad. I have many fond memories of working with him during the early days of LPWA. God bless
Glenn, my deepest coldonences for your loss. I to lost my father and no matter how old they are I dont think we are ever really ready to say good bye, god bless brother. see you soon. And may your father rest in peace
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Murch . We have so many fond memories of our former neighbour. Our condolences to all of you from all the family.
Marie
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Shirley and Jerry Haynes
Marie, we wish to convey our family’s condolences to you and your family at this time of loss and heartache.
Dear Marie and family, We are so terribly sorry for your great, great loss. I always think of Uncle Murch as soft spoken and with a quick smile. I remember the days so well when you and he were going together, such a young, vibrant couple. He had just nicely started with the fire department and he would get his uniform on for work and he looked so tall and strong and handsome. And you were like this little china doll. Such a handsome couple. Fond memories of you and him together. You and Glenn and Lauren have been in our prayers and will continue to be. Much love and God Bless.