RAWDING Murray Leigh, Age 78, of Nictaux, Annapolis County passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at home surrounded by his wife, Marilyn, of 53 years; daughter, Sandra; and niece, Paula, at his side. Murray was the son of the late Helen R. Rawding and Llewellyn N. Rawding of Kempt, Queens County. Murray is survived by his wife, the former Marilyn Ford; daughters, Sandra (Stacey) Symonds, Wolfville, and Faye Bennett-Heck, Windham, Maine, granddaughter; Samantha Faye, and brother-in-laws; John and Howard (Anna) Ford. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Lorraine Rae Luxton. Murray's first work adventure was with Lord and Burnham making greenhouses in Ontario. He then moved into the sales field with Howard Wholesale Grocery for seven years. In 1960, he started his employment with William Stairs Son & Morrow, Halifax. Seventeen years later, he continued in sales with Venture Wholesalers, Halifax. From there, he moved on to Thornes Limited, New Brunswick for fifteen years. Murray retired five years later from TTI, Quebec City. Murray's personal interest for small engine projects, hobby machining, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling at or around his camp on the Medway River was superseded only by his love for his wife, family and friends. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held 6:00 to 8:00 pm Wednesday, April 22, 2015 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, (902)825-3448. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 am Thursday, April 23, 2015 in the Middleton Baptist Church, 111 Commercial Street, with Rev. Danny Smith officiating. A reception for family and friends will immediately follow the service at the church. Interment will be in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Kempt. By request, family flowers only. Donations in memory of Murray may be made to the Lodge that Gives or Charity of Choice. Online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com.