Mary Murray, 94

LEE, Mass. — Mary A. Murray, 94, of Lee, died peacefully at home Thursday morning, August 23, 2018, with her family by her side.

Mary was born in Lee on July 18, 1924, the daughter of Battesta and Anna Grumolato Montini. A lifelong resident, Mary was educated in the Lee schools and graduated from Lee High School, Class of 1942. After high school, Mary went to work at General Electric as a lathe machine operator. Later, Mary was employed by the Massachusetts RMV, from where she retired after 30 years of service.

Mary married John W. Murray Sr. on October 12, 1953, at St. Mary’s Church in Lee. Mr. Murray died on their 54th wedding anniversary in 2007.

Mrs. Murray enjoyed traveling the world with her husband and family after retirement. She delighted in baking and the joy of a delicious dessert. Most especially though, Mrs. Murray loved spending her time surrounded with family, and held her granddaughters close to her heart.

Mrs. Murray leaves behind her son, John Murray Jr., and his wife, Katherine, of Suffield, Conn.; her daughter, Michele Maguire and her husband, Thomas, of Sudbury, Mass.; and her four granddaughters, Alison, Elizabeth, Kaileigh and Anne.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Murray was predeceased by her sister, Amelia Zatorski; and her brother, Tulio Montini.

Funeral notice: Funeral services will be held Monday, August 27, 2018, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church with a Liturgy of Christian Burial celebrated by Fr. Brian McGrath, pastor. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

In keeping with Mrs. Murray’s wishes, there will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to either Hospice Care in the Berkshires or St. Mary's Church in care of the Kelly Funeral Home, 3 Main St., Lee, MA 01238.