It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Myrna Eleanor Murray, age 83, of Oxford.  Myrna passed away at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

Born in Springhill, NS, she was a daughter of the late Hazen and Mildred (MacKay) Dixon.

Myrna was an active member of the Oxford Seniors Club for many years where she organized card games and social events.  The St. James Presbyterian Church was a large part of her life, being a choir member, a member of the St. James Session and the Board of Church Managers.  She was active for many years with the Ladies Circle and treasurer of the Atlantic Missions Society.  She was a graduate of the Nova Scotia Teachers College and taught at the Oxford School.  Years later, she taught at the Oxford Pre-School. She was well known as the Avon Lady, selling for over a quarter of a century.

She will be dearly missed by her son Stephen Murray, Oxford, and her daughter Cheryl (Michael) Hebb, Dartmouth, NS; grandchildren Alexander and Jeremy; brother Delbert (Crystal) Dixon, Port Howe, NS; brother in law Roderick Turner, Cambridge, ON; sister-in-law Mary-Lou Murray, Kingston, NS, as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Angus; sister Eileen Turner.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of W Allen Funeral Home, 60 Water Street, Oxford, NS (902-447-2167) where visitation will take place on Thursday, July 2, 2026 from 6 to 8 PM.  Her funeral service will be held from St. James Presbyterian Church, Oxford, on Friday July 3, 2026 at 11 AM.  Burial will take place in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery at a later date.

Donations in memory of Myrna may be given to the Oxford Seniors Club (Oxford Pioneer Heritage Club) or a charity of your choice.

Sharing memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial at www.allenfuneralhome.ca or through the W. Allen Funeral Home Facebook Page.