Murray Creed, providing a new service at Northwood Community Life at Northwood

How many times have your children asked you, “Why don’t you videotape the story of your life so we’ll have it to remember you by, after you’re gone?” Lots of times, probably. Well, now you have your chance. One of our assisted-living residents, Murray Creed, has volunteered to record cellphone videos of Northwood Tenants for their personal use. Murray tells us how it works:

“I talk to each person one at a time, (as friends), and they think back on the things they did…growing up, in their adult years, and now, here at Northwood. At the time of writing, I’ve videotaped Henry Boyd, Les Beaver, and Margie Gillam.

Henry spoke, among other things, about growing up as black kid in Halifax and how he dealt with racism.

Les Beaver told of how he wanted to Honor his father, (who died at 54 of cancer), by excelling in his university studies and graduating first in his class.

Margie Gillam spoke about her career as supervisor of CT scan and MRI at the VG hospital, which led to her receiving the 50th Anniversary Medal from Queen Elisabeth. She was also in charge of Public Housing in Halifax and placed families there.

“Murray Creed was a CBC TV Producer-director for 50 years. He and his wife, Joan Watson, originated CBC Marketplace in 1972, and were featured in the 50th Anniversary of the show last October. The show is available on YouTube and CBC Gem. Murray is known to his friends as, “the video guy—he tapes everything that moves…and a lot of things that don’t!” You can sign up to be taped by calling Murray at 902-497-5849. You will have your own copy when you provide a Memory Stick.

Stay tuned on social media for more from Murray.