Age 83 of Meadowvale, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Jordan Ferry, Shelburne Co., he was a son of the late William and Ethel (Bower) Decker. Murray retired after 33 years as a Navigator with the Royal Canadian Air Force having begun his military service as a Rigger with the Royal Canadian Navy. He loved golfing, square dancing and volunteering at the Greenwood Aviation Museum. Murray was a 4th degree Knight of Columbus and was an active member of St. Monica’s Roman Catholic Church, Middleton. He is survived by his wife, the former Joan Stark, Meadowvale; sons, Murray Decker (Debbie Nason), Essex, Ont.; Tom (Kathy) Decker, Truro; sister, Evelyn Perry, Lower Sackville; brothers, Ron (Heather) Decker, Dartmouth; Allen (Florence) Decker, Lake Echo; grandchildren, Logan, Heidi, Sara; several nieces and nephews; stepchildren, Michael (Michael) Stark, Toronto; Monica MacPhee, Dartmouth; Kevin Stark (Liz Walsh), Kingston, Ont.; Carl Stark (Vass Tziritas), Bedford; stepdaughter-inlaw, Cathy Stark, Acton, Ont.; several step grandchildren and step greatgrandchildren. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, the former Joan Pottie; daughter, Karen Decker and stepson, Sydney Stark. In keeping with Murray’s wishes, cremation has taken place.