OBIT # 8244 - EVENING NEWS - 26 AUG 1963 Stellarton- Mrs. R.M. Benvie, Sr., widow of Dr. Benvie, died Sunday morning in the Aberdeen Hospital where she had been a patient for several months. Mrs. Benvie's name was synonymous with music in this area where she was a leader in musical and cultural life. She was especially interested in the violin she herself played and taught from girlhood on. Her great love of the violin she shared with others wholeheartedly and she was always ready to lend a helping hand at community functions. Mrs.Benvie was the former Mary Ann Murray, a daughter of the late James H, and Christine Murray and was 76 on March 23. She attended Stellarton schools and the Halifax Ladies' College. She was a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, a graduate of the Halifax Conservatory, in 1910. She then went to London, England, for a year's study and on her return to Canada received an LRSM from the late Iflan Williams, Halifax. She was a life member of the Music Teachers of Nova Scotia and an honary member of the Ladies Music Club of New Glasgow. Mrs. Benvie taught music in Stellarton, Pictou and Scotsburn, formed a junior orchestra and a community symphony orchestra made up of local musicians. She was a member of Sharon St. John United Church and of the women's organizations, and on many a church anniversity was requested to play for special services. She is survived by a son, Robert Murray Benvie, a brother, Harry Murray, New Glasgow. She was predeceased by a brother Robert (Roe) Munro Murray; and three half-brothers James, Joe and Willard. The remains are resting at her late home, South Foord Street and the funeral will be held Tuesday at 2:30 from Sharon St. John United Church. Interment will be in Brookside Cemetery.(*Brookside Cemetery:- Robert MacLean Benvie 1879-157 - Mary A. Murray (w) 1887-1963 - Robert Murray Benvie (s) 1914-1964 )