Murray Allan Dennis

With family by his side, Murray A. Dennis, passed away peacefully at Huronlea Home for the Aged on Thursday, September 18th at the age of 95 after a long and accomplished life.

Loving and caring husband of the late Olene (Godkin) Dennis (January 2025), they were true partners who thoroughly enjoyed cash crop farming, family gatherings, their bountiful garden, travelling the world and the road of life together for 68 years.

Devoted Dad to Steven Dennis & Judy Simpson, Peggy & John Wakabayashi, Laura Forbes and Elaine Grosvenor.

Cherished Grandpa to Natalie and Adrienne Wakabayashi, Danny & Lori-Anne Forbes, Adam Forbes, Kevin Grosvenor and Rachel Grosvenor. Loving Grandbear to great granddaughters, Elsie and Leena Forbes.

Inspiring and beloved patriarch of the Dennis family, Uncle Murray will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, and their families.

Predeceased by his eight siblings and their spouses: Elsie McSpadden (Samuel), Florence Wood (Gordon), Grace Wilbee (Kenneth), Helen Sims (Allan), Eleanor Dennis, Ruth Rowe (Wesley), Don Dennis (Esther), and Grant Dennis (Joanne). Predeceased by his parents Porter and Mary (Machan) Dennis.

Murray lived for 95+ years in his grandparents’ home, in which he was born. He and Olene happily raised their family, and contentedly grew old together. With his thoughtful son, Steve, working alongside him, Murray eagerly went to work each day, and was passionate about farming as evidenced by combining the last crop of corn one day before his 91st birthday. He cared deeply about tending the soil, and took pride in their crops — always aiming for straight rows on clean, stone-free fields. He’ll be missed as a local historian who could readily recall the former property owners and families of many McKillop Township farms. He never lost his love of being with family or children, acquiring knowledge, sharing insights with others, or dancing with Olene.

Visitation will take place at Riverside Funeral Home Brussels Chapel on Tuesday, September 23rd from 2-4 & 7-9 pm and Wednesday, September 24th from 10-11 am with funeral service at 11 am, and interment in Brussels Cemetery to follow.

If desired, donations may be made payable to the Seaforth District Food Bank or Winthrop United Church, and would be appreciated. Condolences may be left at riversidefuneralhome.ca or sent to Riverside Funeral Home: Box 340, Brussels, ON, N0G 1H0