Shaun Michael Murray

Shaun Michael Murray, age 43, of Cedarville, Michigan, died on January 20, 2026, at home surrounded by family. He was born on March 6, 1982, in Gaylord, Michigan, to Walter and Reinette (Powers) Murray. Shaun grew up in Livonia, Michigan, and graduated from Livonia High School. He went on to graduate from Michigan State University in public policy before earning his master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University. Shaun was deeply dedicated to his career and took great pride in his work. He began his professional journey with the Washtenaw Builders Association in Ypsilanti, Michigan, later working as a lobbyist for Allen County in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and then with the Toledo Builders Association in Ohio for ten years before working at Hylant Insurance Company. Most recently, he worked remotely from his home in Cedarville for a private cybersecurity firm until his passing. Above all, Shaun truly loved what he did for a living and took great satisfaction in his work. A man of strong faith and community, Shaun was a proud lifelong member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Inverness Country Golf Club in Ohio, the Royal Irish Yacht Club in Dublin, Ireland, and the Mackinac Island Yacht Club on Mackinac Island, Michigan. Shaun found joy on the water and loved boating whenever he could. He was an avid soccer fan, both as a player and a devoted supporter, especially of Manchester United. Shaun is survived by his parents, Walter and Reinette Murray; brother, Walter (Carolyn) Murray III, of Mackinac Island and Northville, Michigan; nieces and nephews, Trey, Eleanor, Millie, and Ronald Murray; and his beloved dog, Harpoon, who was never far from his side. Shaun was preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter Murray Sr., Georgene Murray, Ronald Powers, and Barbara Powers; and uncle, Timothy Murray. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 6836 Huron Rd, Mackinac Island, MI 49757. Time will be announced at a later date. Shaun’s final resting place will be at St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery. Memorials in Shaun’s honor may be made to St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 6836 Huron Rd, Mackinac Island, MI, 49757, or the Navy Seal Foundation, 2100 Mediterranean Ave., #12, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451. “Courage can be quiet, like a lighthouse holding it’s beam in fog.” – Harpoon’s Adventure by Shaun M. Murray. Condolences may be given to the family at www.familylifefh.com.

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Shaun Michael Murray

March 6, 1982 - January 20, 2026