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James Murch Obituary
Webster: Saturday, July 19, 2008, age 91. Predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Catherine T. Murch (Donlon). Survived by his wife, Ruth Rae Monsour-Murch; children, Patricia (Ralph Wiggins) Murch, James C. (Roxanne) Murch, David R. (Jean Nino-Murch) Murch, and Helen (Thomas) Clark; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Mabel McGrath & Betty Whaley; brother, John (Izzy) Murch; sister-in-law, Helen M. Donlon. Mr. Murch worked as a supervisor in radar operations at Stromberg Carlson during World War II and later operated an auto repair business in Webster for 30 years. He was an avid sportsman and musician. He was a member of the US Army National Guard during World War II.
Friends may call 4-8 PM Wednesday at Willard H. Scott Funeral Home, 12 South Ave., Webster. Mass of Christian Burial, 10:00 AM Thursday, at St. Joseph's Church, 43 Gebhardt Rd., Penfield. Interment Webster Rural Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St. John's Meadows, Lifetime Care Hospice or St. Joseph's Church.
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Duane Leigh
July 22, 2008
To the greatest grandfather a person could ask for, I thankyou for all of my childhood memories. I also thank you for the gift of music that you instilled upon me, for which I am forever greatful. Rest well grandpa, song song blue.................
RALPH WIGGINS
July 22, 2008
Thanks for being my second Father. I lost my my Father when I was 27. Dad you and Mom were very special parerts to me. Until we meet again, LOVE Ralph Wiggins.
Jack and Carol Clark
July 21, 2008
When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. Memories are the lagacy of love. God is always in your corner at a time like this. You have our condolences.
Bill, Julie, Kayleigh, Mia, and Devon Mit chell
July 21, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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