In Celebration of

Murray Brasseur

August 9, 1944 -  November 8, 2020

It is with deep sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Murray J. Brasseur. He died peacefully in his sleep at the family cottage on November 8, 2020.
Murray was predeceased by his wife Bonnie and leaves behind his daughter Nicole (Steve), son Jeremy (Andreana), sister Donna (David), beloved grandchildren Ella, Liam, Brooke, Hudson, Charlie and Cole as well as nephews Gareth and Brendan. Also good friend and brother in law, Bill (Mardie) and nieces Jen and Megan.
Murray was born and raised in Victoria and then moved to Vancouver where he completed his Bachelor of Commerce at UBC, where he developed lifelong friendships at the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Upon graduation, he moved to Toronto working for various financial institutions and eventually founded Middlefield Group in 1979. He successfully expanded Middlefield into London, U.K. as well as Calgary, Alberta, where Murray has resided. His dedication and love of the business has been a major factor behind Middlefield’s growth, reputation and integrity.
Murray was an individual who was extremely generous to his family, friends, co-workers and favourite charities. He wanted to be a provider and deeply cared about the lives of those around him.
Murray loved spending time with his family and cherished special times spent at the family cottage, playing golf, watching movies as well as the Blue Jays and Raptors and travelling with family and friends to favourite destinations including Barbados and Florida. This last summer Grandpa and Molly enjoyed treasured days spent with the grandkids at the cottage and camping.
Due to Covid-19, a celebration of life will be postponed until large gatherings are again possible in 2021. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Sunnybrook or a charity of your choice.

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John B. Newman 

Entered November 14, 2020

It has been a incredible trip since Murray's Citibank days. Murray you will be missed.
- John B. Newman

Bruce and Pattie Harper 

Entered November 16, 2020

We are so very sad to hear about the passing of Murray. We know that Murray loved Big Bay Point and we all loved him. He was always so kind and generous. A cute story...on the 9th hole at Big Bay, Murray would always wave his hat. That was his signal to us in the Pro Shop..."Have my vanilla milkshake ready"... and we did. So many great stories, such a great man. Bruce and I, our daughter Holly and son-in-law Jamie send our love and prayers to family and friends of Murray. He will be missed by all.

linda r wells 

Entered November 16, 2020 from TORONTO

Hi Family - I held Murray in high esteem as he was the basis for Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition re-starting and energizing again in 2018. If Murray hadn't funded us we would never have been able to mount the fight to help save the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan this fall.
Without silent partners like Murray who knows what we would be leaving for our grandkids. His action to fund organizations like ours will always be an inspiration.
I am shocked and so sorry at his loss to you, his family.
Best wishes,
Linda Wells
Board Member
Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition

Ron and Jan Brenneman 

Entered November 18, 2020

Murray was a beloved member of Big Bay Point and we will all miss him. Our thoughts are with Jeremy, Nicky and their families.

Jamie & Holly Innes 

Entered November 18, 2020

With sincere condolences to all family and friends mourning his loss.

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