Obituary of Murray Eugene Riordon

Murray Eugene Riordon, 96 years of age, lived an abundant life, loved to laugh, was quick to tears and cared deeply for others; family, friends and strangers alike.

“Mur” as he was affectionately called, was born in Houlton Maine on January 25, 1928 and grew up in Woodstock, New Brunswick Canada where he met his soul mate of 63 years, Connie Riordon, until her passing in 2016. After their marriage, they moved to Goderich Ontario, where he made a life career working for CP Railway retiring in London, Ontario.

Murray was a collector of stamps, coins, model trains and anything “owl” to name the top few. He owned and operated Royalwood Stamps and Coins in downtown London with his partner Norm Perry for a number of years while working full time at CP. He was a passionate outdoorsman who loved to hike, fish, hunt and camp. An adventurer, a music lover, a truly free spirit.

He was a faithful man. His life was shaped by a sincere and authentic faith in Jesus Christ and he modelled that as a man who embodied kindness, concern and love towards others.

On July 27, 2024 after a chapter of declining health he left this world and his loved ones here for the hope and promise he lived for.

In recent lucid moments he was heard to say, "I've got my bags packed and I'm ready to go."

1 Corinthians 15: vs. 13 - 22

On August 24th from 1 pm to 2 pm, a memorial service will be hosted by the family in the sanctuary at Redemption Bible Chapel (250 Commissioners Road E., London Ontario N6C 2T1) A time of fellowship and refreshments will be served following the service from 2 pm to 4 pm and everyone is welcome, without obligation if you have other plans.

Murray is survived by his son Ric, and wife, Shirley Riordon – by his son Dan, and wife, Kim Riordon – their daughter; Tristan, and husband, Christopher Worts, and their three children, Olivia, Ryleigh and Joshua – their son; Taylor, and wife, Keisha Riordon, and their four children, Kyla, Taya, Leah and Thomas – his daughter Christine, and husband, Ed Bradfield, and their four children, Daniel, Zach, and partner, Brindley, Reann, and husband, Scott, their three children, Emma, Taylor and Oliver – Layne, and partner, Christina, their son Landon.

He was preceded in death by his wife Connie Riordon and his son Steven Riordon.

In lieu of flowers we suggest a donation be made in honour of Murray Riordon to Our Daily Bread www.ourdailybreadministries.ca or The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry Canada www.foicanada.org