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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
FORSYTHE, Murdock Conrad - We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Murdock Conrad Forsythe, age 85 (Oct. 5, 1940), son of Murdock Forsythe and Faye (Scott) Forsythe at Bay Side Home on September 17th, with his loving wife, Judy Diana (Crawshaw) Forsythe of 61 years at his side. He is survived by his son, Murdock Todd Forsythe of Fort St. John, BC and daughter Jodi Dawn Forsythe of Calgary AB and granddaughter Dayna Forsythe, Halifax. He also leaves a sister, Anne (Roger) Moore of Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON and many nieces and nephews.
Murdock attended schools in Moncton, NB and Horton Academy, Wolfville, NS. He had a varied career which included summers for CNR Cape Breton and PEI. He worked in Toronto for Moore Business Forms and served in the Royal Canadian Navy in the OJT Training Program, worked for Chrysler Canada, NB and Toronto (1967-1970). He returned to Acadia University in 1970.
He graduated from Acadia University in 1972 with a BA, BED and from St. Mary’s University with an MA in Admin. In 1986. He began his teaching career at Barrington Municipal High School and became Vice Principal in 1993. He supported many school activities: coached junior soccer, manager of high school hockey, National Award for “Seafood Favourites” Cookbook (Gr. 7), co-piloted a textbook “The Maritimes, Tradition, Challenge and Change”, piloted an entrepreneurship course for fish farming with NSCC, Scotian Halibut and BMHS, chaperoned student trips to England, Florida and Germany. He served as President of the local NSTU and a local Negotiating Committee as well as a master teacher for students from Nova Scotia Teacher’s College. He loved his job and looked forward to each day in the classroom as evidenced by the many days he filled-in as vice principal after retirement.
He was active in his community of Barrington Passage, NS serving on several boards; such as the FRAM committee (Fisheries Restructure), Home for Special Needs, Vocational School Board, Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club and local Department of Health. He was a member of the Barrington Regional Curling Club. After retiring, Murdock formed a successful tour business from the “CAT” ferry, bringing visitors along the coast from Pubnico to Cape Sable Island, sharing local history and points of interest.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Moncton, NB. We offer our sincere thanks to the staff at Bayside Home for their kindness and care of Murdock and to Dr. K. Yee. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice or to the SPCA. (H. M. Huskilion's Funeral Home)
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