In loving memory of Murray Arthur Adis age 69 of Dryden, who passed away on April 24th, 2008 at Thunder Bay Regional Health Centre.
Murray Adis is survived by his wife of 49 years Carol, daughter Cheryle Potts of Ignace, sons Darren of Kenora and Robert of Dryden. He is also survived by a grandson Gregory Potts and a sister Elaine Oliver of Kelowna, B.C.
A Memorial Service for the late Murray Adis will be held on Saturday May 3rd at 2:00 p.m. at the Dryden Community Funeral Home in Dryden with John Mulders officiating.
If friends desire, donations may be made to the Dryden Regional Health Centre – CT Scan. through the Dryden Community Funeral Home, 249 Grand Trunk Ave, Dryden P8N 2X3With deepest sadness the family of Murray Arthur Adis would like to announce his quiet passing on the afternoon of April 24, 2008 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Centre. Murray will be deeply missed by his wife Carol of 49 years, daughter Cheryle Potts (Michael) of Ignace, son Darren (Susan Martin) of Kenora and son Robert (Terry Delaronde) of Dryden. One grandson, Gregory Potts. One sister Elaine Oliver (nephews Ryan and Danny) of Kelowna, B.C., many relatives and friends also survive. Murray was born October 17, 1938 in Wiarton, ON to Arthur and Marguerite Adis. He grew up in the Quibell and Port Elgin areas before settling in Dryden as a teenager. He met and married his best friend, Carol at a young age and they settled down to have a family. He was well known in the Dryden area for the many years he drove taxi for George’s Taxi, rented out cars for Tilden Rent A Car and for the many years when he drove school bus for Dryden Bus Lines. He loved driving bus so much that he purchased both the companies of Dryden Bus Lines and Classic Coach Lines in 1999 where he worked passionately up till he was suddenly unable to in March. Murray was a kind, warm, caring man who loved to talk to everyone he met. He enjoyed the many years he drove the various Dryden area students to school, and especially the sport and school charter trips. He was a compassionate man who cared deeply for his customers, and considered all his employees and friends as family members. He was a humorous man, who always had a comment or joke for every occasion. It was well-known among his friends that he wore his heart on his sleeve, especially when his wife and family was concerned. He was an avid dog lover. His hobby was his work and his work was his hobby.
Cremation has taken place. Funeral Services celebrating the Life of Murray Adis took place on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Dryden Community Funeral Home with Mr. John Mulders officiating.
In lieu of flowers, and if friends so desire, donations may be made in memory of Murray to the DRHC CT Scan through the Dryden Community Funeral Home, 249 Grand Trunk Ave., Dryden, ON P8N 2X3
