The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Dale Murray, a member of the University’s Hospitality Services department, who died Oct. 8.

A private funeral service is planned for Oct. 15 at Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home. Condolences to Dale’s family may be shared through the funeral home’s memorial site.

Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast Oct. 15 in Dale’s honour.

Support services and initiatives are available for all students, faculty and staff, including:

  • Employee assistance program for faculty and staff, 1-800-265-8310
  • Student Counselling Services, Ext. 53244
  • Crisis Text Line, text “UofG” to 686868
  • Multi-Faith Resource Team, Ext. 58909

This message is shared with the community following University protocol.

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