C. Murray Clugston

C. Murray Clugston, 80, of Fort Wayne, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at his home.

He was born on April 27, 1940 in Meaford, Ontario, Canada, and was a son of the late J. Calvin and Margaret (née McKenzie) Clugston.

Murray was a pastor, and served congregations in Washington, Illinois, Indiana and Canada and never really retired.

He was also an associate with Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home for the past 10 years, also lending his comfort and ministry to hundreds of families in need of a pastor when the need arose, and was a co-founder and president of Vision Ministries International.

He is survived by his wife Catherine R. (née Ste. Marie) Clugston; children Carol Clugston of Port Credit, Ontario, Paul Clugston of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Jerry (Linda) Clugston of Kingsville, Ontario, Roger Clugston of Sunderland, Ontario, Julie (Cary) Gatchell of Hampton, Ontario, and Allan McDonald of Oshawa, Ontario; grandchildren Jennifer Clugston, Curtis Clugston, Blake Clugston, Colleen Walker, Peter Delaney, Bennett Clugston, McKenzie Clugston, Carson Clugston, Meaghan Gatchell, Matthew Gatchell, Philip MacDonald and Mackenzie MacDonald; eight great-grandchildren; sister Karen Yorke of Meaford, Ontario; and brother Garth Clugston of Nova Scotia.

A celebration of Murray’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 30 at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Rd., Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior, officiated by Dr. Peter Yaruchyk.

Masks and social distancing for those attending the service will be required.

You may also watch a livestream of the service on the Hockemeyer & Miller Facebook page.

Memorial donations may be given to Vision Ministries International (www.visionmi.org).

For online condolences, please visit www.hockemeyermillerfh.com.