A former member of the West Nova Scotia Regiment and others.
McMURRER, Ernest Leo “Ernie” – Age 72 of Aylesford, NS passed away Monday, May 19, 2014 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Dartmouth, he was a son of the late William Ernest and Mary Rita (Pelrine) McMurrer. Ernie was retired from the Royal Canadian Navy as a Supply Technician having served on several ships, including Fort Erie, Nipigon, Preserver, Terra Nova and Fraser. He moved to Greenwood and served as a PO2 Supply Tech from 1978 until retirement in 1985, when he transferred to the Army Reserve in Camp Aldershot, where he served until “age” retirement in 1996. During his time in the reserves he also worked at a Chrysler dealership and was employed for many years as a Parts Department Associate with Canadian Tire, Greenwood. Most recently Ernie was a Commissionaire working at 14 Wing Greenwood. Over the past years, Ernie’s hobbies have included hunting, fishing, CB radio and his favourite, RV camping and was the President of the NS Apple Valley Campers Good Sam chapter. Ernie got the bug in Amateur Radio many, many years ago, and again most recently, in February of 2008. He was an active member of the Greenwood Amateur Radio Club, call sign VE1ERN. He is survived by his daughters, Patricia (Ivan) Bezanson, Greenwood; Roseann (Clayton) Burton, Eastern Passage; his son, Robert (Tammy) McMurrer, Ketch Harbour; his brothers, Fred (Eleanor) McMurrer, Chilliwack, BC; Leonard (Joan) McMurrer, Ottawa, Ontario; his sister, Theresa Denham (Eoin Colson), Enfield, NS; his grandchildren Jennifer, Sarah, Corey, Cassandra, Jonathan, Melissa, Rebecca, Matthew and great-grandchildren Bella, Alex and Ryland, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife the former Patricia Cragg and daughter Ann in infancy. Cremation has taken place. By request, there will be no visitation or service. Donations in memory may be made to the charity of choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home 398 Main St., toll free 1 (855) 825-3448. On-line guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com