In loving memory of Michael Murray who sadly passed away on 28th March 2024.
Mike was born in 1930 and lived a fulsome life which included a fantastic career in cricket and with Lloyds Bank. His many hobbies and interests ranged from sports, playing golf, travel, bridge, crosswords, reading, corresponding with friends and gardening. As well as cricket committees, he fundraised for Sevenoaks Hospital and sat on various committees as treasurer. He embraced everything he did with aplomb and was genuinely interested in friends and family as he engaged fully in people's stories. His five grandchildren range between 13 and 35. He followed their progress at school and university with great interest, knowing what the recent grades were and how aspirations were developing in their career paths.
He shared a happy life with Tessa for 40 years until her loss in 2014. They enjoyed many common interests, and played bridge as a formidable team. Since retiring they set up a Bed and Breakfast which saw guests returning over many years, some became friends. Their travels and cruises took them all over the world. Since Tessa's departing us, Mike carved out an energetic life for himself including a real enthusiasm for cooking for himself and others. He taught his neighbours bridge and excelled in the pre game drinks and nibbles.
Although it is with great sadness that he has gone, we celebrate that he lived independently in his home which he loved right up to the end.
As a mark of gratitude to the amazing care the Hospice in the Weald gave to Dad in the last hours of his life, we have chosen to fundraise for this very special place in his name.
His family and friends will say goodbye to Mike on Thursday 25th April at 10am at the Tunbridge Wells Crematorium and afterwards at the Hotel du Vin for a more informal gathering and a toast. You are welcome to join us. Please see further details or email Sarah.
Warmest wishes,
Sarah, Patrick and Richard
I HAVE MET AND TALKED TO MIKE AT KNOLE PARK GOLF CLUB OVER THE YEARS AND WAS MOST IMPRESSED WITH HIS IMPECCABLE MANNERS AND HIS GENERAL INTEREST IN YOU AS AN INDIVIDUAL . I WAS NOT A CLOSE FRIEND BUT I HAPPENED TO MENTION HIS NAME TO A CRICKET FRIEND LAST WEEKEND SO TODAY I RESEARCHED AND WAS SAD TO HEAR HE HAD PASSED AWAY EARLIER THIS YEAR .
Mike was my father's oldest friend and also a kind and lovely friend to me. I shall miss him.
Always a charming and gentle man. It’s a pleasure to have known you Mike and share in your stories. Love David & Tracie Wolstenholme
Mike’s Lockdown Birthday 🎂
What a wonderful person and gentleman Mike was. I am happy I was able to meet him many times over the last few years. A great long life lived well. All my thoughts and sympathy to the family and especially Sarah, Christian and Tom.
Love Caroline & Issy xx
Our visit 7 years ago
Dear Opa Mike,
with our 2 daughters Yvonne and Joyce we came as B&B guests 25 years ago and became dear friends over the years. We have so many great memories of all the times we stayed at your house with you and Tessa: probably the best was 7 years ago when we came with our whole family of 10 (children and grandchildren). Thank you so much for your hospitality and friendship. We will never forget. Rest in peace...Love from The Netherlands,
Lia and Henry and Family
In memory of our beloved Uncle Michael, with much love and thanks for being in our lives in such a meaningful way.
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Dear Michael,
You were my grandmother's cousin, Eileen. She and all her family held you in high regard and love and I remember all the gatherings back in the 1980s/90s with Uncle Frank, which you hosted so well.
You had time for anyone and showed an active interest with the people inside your circle of friends and family. You had an illustrious career and notable sporting achievements that many others would be only too proud to promote, yet your modesty and interest in others was an admirable diversion and the ultimate character of an English Gentleman.
I always admired you and to me your character was the epitome of what makes Britain Great.
Rest in peace and lots of love,
Graeme
Dad - Grandpa - Mike - thank you for a lifetime of support. Now live in peace with all the friends and family that travelled before you until we see each other again.
Love Patrick Joanna Jade Oscar
It has been our honour to know Mike for 45 years as my dad’s neighbour and best buddy and as a good friend to our family whenever we visited from the USA. Sadly, we will be unable to attend the funeral on Thursday, but, Sarah, Patrick, Richard and family members, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope that the good memories of a life well lived by your dad sustain you through the grief of losing him.
With love
Brian, Cindy, Laura, Natasha and Michaela
Rest in peace Michael, you were the senior member of our family and loved and cared for us all. How you will be missed. Thank you for all the kindness you showed us love Sarah xx
Farewell dear friend, you had a big influence on our lives, in me joining Middlesex and in business afterwards. You will be missed by all our family.
It was a great pleasure sharing times with you Mike.
In loving memory of Dad and Grandpa. Thank you to the Hospice in the Weald for creating the perfect setting to depart this world. Everything was perfect. The staff are above and beyond in their work. We are so happy to nominate this extrodinary place in Dad's name.
With love, Sarah, Christian and Thomas
Very sad to hear of Mike's passing as we were when Tessa left us. Really enjoyable company and sorely missed.
My thoughts will be with you Mike on 25th.
At Lord’s for the 2019 Cross Arrows Dinner
A lovely friend and such a warm and kind person. Thank you for the wonderful memories.
Mike’s Lockdown Birthday 🎂
Our visit 7 years ago
Farewell dear friend, you had a big influence on our lives, in me joining Middlesex and in business afterwards. You will be missed by all our family.
At Lord’s for the 2019 Cross Arrows Dinner
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