May 8, 1933 – December 26, 2020 Peacefully at home in Bowmanville on December 26th in his 88th year.Son of the late Finlay and Jessie Murray. A proud Scotsman, Neil immigrated to Canada from Barvas, Isle of Lewis in 1967 eventually settling in Sault Ste. Marie.In 1989 his days as a bachelor ended when he married his beloved Elsie (Maki/Frech) with whom he shared over 31 wonderful years.Adored and admired father to Scott Maki (Laura) of Hamilton, Allison Corbett (Dave) of Bowmanville and Heather Kazmierczak (Chris) of Farmington Hills Michigan, who were all so blessed to have had Neil in their lives.Dear brother of Mairi MacDonald (late Donald) of Ottawa, the late John Murray (late Nora) and the late Alexander (Sandy) Murray (Etta) of Barvas.Dear brother-in-law to Marion Rosso (late Joe) of Sault Ste. Marie.Proud grandfather to Erich (Katelin) and Adam Bogensberger (Olivia), Stephanie and Jennifer Maki, Alex and Andrew Kazmierczak.Great-Grandfather (GGPa) to Jannah, Davey and Emmett Bogensberger.Special uncle to many nieces and nephews both in Canada and in Europe.Neil was a hardworking, kind and generous man who was always there to support his family and friends and whose company he enjoyed.He will be fondly remembered for his love of his family, literature, chocolate, ice cream drumsticks, making snow shoveling an art, and his swimming pool on Cartier St. which was enjoyed by his family, many friends and, on rare occasions, Neil himself.A heartfelt thank you to all of the caring staff of Bowmanville Creek Retirement Residence, Dr. W. Lottering and the many health care professionals who supported Neil over the past several months.A very special thank you to Bruce Cooke who accompanied our beloved Neil on his last journey.A celebration of Neil’s life will take place in the future when Covid restrictions are lifted and family and friends can gather.As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Sick Kids Foundation, Make A Wish Foundation or CHARITY of your choice would be appreciated.Arrangements entrusted to the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Hwy #2, Courtice.Condolences – courticefuneralchapel.com .