A member of the U of G community has passed away.
Dale Murray, who was a chef in the University’s Hospitality Services department, died on Oct. 8 after a battle with cancer. He was 52.
According to his obituary, he cooked for the U of G community for 33 years. It was there where he met his wife Freda, fed various presidents and dignitaries, and created lasting bonds with many of the students.
“He was part of the fabric at the university for the students,” Dale’s sister Lynda Murray told GuelphToday.
“I don’t think we truly understood how much he loved the students, and more importantly, how much they loved him.”
Dale leaves behind two sons, “his pride and joy,” Darren and Andrew.
The University of Guelph Food Service Employees Association (UGFSEA) has organized a GoFundMe to collect donations for Dale’s sons’ education. Over $10,000 has been raised in four days, surpassing the initial set goal of $500.
On Wednesday a sign posted in the UC Cafeteria stated that Hospitality services would be closed from approximately 3 p.m. — 4 p.m. on Oct. 15 as staff attend Dale’s funeral. The service is being held at Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home.
On the same day the University will be lowering its campus flags to half-mast in Dale’s honour.