Murray Lawrence Moore

MOORE, Murray Lawrence - Passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the age of 87 years.

Loving father to Christine Bibic, Jennifer Sequillion (Fred), and Julie Occleshaw (Steve). Proud grandfather to Brennan, Kaley, Eden, Logan and Anica Bibic, Jordan Gautreau (Zac), Sydney Peterson (Coulter), Josh Sequillion (Danielle), Cole Sequillion, Owen and Griffin Occleshaw. Adoring great grandfather to Mackenzie Gautreau. Predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Lulu Bell Moore (nee Kilpatrick) and siblings Melva and Bob.

Born in Ottawa, raised in Aylmer and Shawville Quebec, Murray considered Pembroke his home even though he resided in Kingston and Manotick to be closer to his family in recent years. He was well known in the community for his hard work and dedication. As a Kiwanian, he served as President and Lt Governor, with the Historical Society he designed and built the main building at the Champlain Trail Museum (now the Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Center), he brought his progressive ideas as a board member at the Pembroke Regional Hospital, and as a founding member of St Luke's Anglican Church he served as building chair. Murray was a businessman owning and operating My Fair Lady of Pembroke and Lawrence Enterprises. He will best be remembered for his 44.5 years of dedication to the citizens of Pembroke in his roles with Pembroke Electric Light, Pembroke Hydro, Ottawa River Energy Solutions and Ottawa River Power Corporation. He relentlessly protected local customers fighting for fair rates and a secure future.

Memorial Visitation will be held at the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, 141 Renfrew St, Pembroke on Friday, April 11, 2025 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at St Luke’s Anglican Church, 307 Julian St, Pembroke on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., followed by internment in Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Pembroke and a reception at St Luke’s. The service will be made available virtually by registering with this link Register for Live stream . In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, donations to St. Luke's Anglican Church are appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home.