Waterford lost one of its oldest residents on Monday, Sept. 7 in the death of Charles G. Murray who passed away at his home on College Street. 

Mr. Murray was born in Waterford eighty-seven years ago, and was the son of the late William Murray and Esther Pegg.

He had lived in this vicinity all his life and was a cabinet maker by trade, but for a number of years had been in failing health and has not been able to work. Lately when he was able to be around he would be in a wheel chair.

He married Mary Ann Smith on Dec. 10th, 1868, who predeceased him in 1879. Later he was married to Mary E. Mabee who died Feb. 26th 1917. Of these unions, three sons survive, Wm. D. Murray and George W. Murray of Saginaw, Mich. and Clarence L. Murray of Bay City, Mich. 

Three grandsons also survive, James F. Murray of Detroit, Mich., Dr. Charles Murray, Saginaw, Mich., and John Murray, Bay City, Mich.

He was the last of his family, two brothers, Wesley and Wallace having predeceased him.

He was a member for over forty years of the Canadian Order of Chosen Friends lodge.

The funeral was held from his late home on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 9th, at 2 o'clock with Rev. Inns officiating. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery.

Those from a distance attending the funeral were, Mr. George Murray of Saginaw, Mich., Mr. C. L. Murray of Bay City, Mich. and Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Murray of Saginaw, Mich.