Belated Funeral Notice for Robert Murray Spotten
Firefighter Robert Murray Spotton – 19 Apr 1940 ~ 02 Oct 2024
It is with great sadness and much love that we announce the peaceful passing of Robert Murray Spotton at the age of 84 on October 2nd, 2024. Murray was surrounded by his family at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital following a courageous fight with a complicated illness. Murray leaves behind a special legacy within his family which provided him great pride. Loving husband of 46 years to Vera (née Pike) and their children Diana Kealey (Devin), David Spotton (Cindy) and Audra Crawford (Greg). “Grumps” as he was affectionately known as loved his grandchildren Daniel, Tyler, Matthew, Rachel, Danielle (Mike), Alyssa (Dave) dearly. He enjoyed his great grand babies Scarlett, Ella and Sienna very much and he will be watching over as another little one arrives in May.
Predeceased by his parents Harris and Loretta Spotton (née Nichol), his mother-in-law Blanche Pike, his beloved wife Pamela (née Mathews) and her parents Teresa and Richard Mathews.
Murray was born in the small town of Brussels, Ontario on April 19, 1940. His family moved to Windsor when his Dad was hired by the Ford Motor Company hence his lifelong loyalty to the brand. He always took pride in the roots of his hard working parents. He spent most of his summers back on the farm where he enjoyed his time with his cousins. At the age of 19, Murray ventured out on his own to Toronto with the Toledo Scale Company. In Toronto he married his wife Pam and proudly became a Firefighter with the City of Toronto and started their family. They moved to Oakville in 1971, where he resided for the rest of his life. Sadly, Pam lost her courageous battle with cancer and at the age of 36 Murray did his best comfort and care for his two young children.
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Sincerest Condolences from all our Retiree Groups go out to his Family and Friends.
In Solidarity,
Retired Toronto Fire Fighters Association I.A.F.F. Local 3888