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Peter Murray Obituary

MURRAY, Peter C. Of Cohasset, formerly of Somerville & Manomet, age 69, October 14, 2008. Beloved husband of Sandra J. (O'Neil) for 45 years. Devoted father of Sean T. of Cohasset and the late Michael P. and Kevin. Brother of Dr. John Murray of Vermont, Philip of Manomet, Martha Murray of Maine and Jane Ferry of Georgetown. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 16th at 10 AM in St. Anthony's Church, Cohasset. Visiting hour one hour prior to Funeral Mass at 9 AM in McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 1 Summer St. (across from St. Anthony's Church), COHASSET. Interment V.A. National Cemetery, Bourne at 1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Peter's memory may be made to Camp Joslin, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215. Graduate of Somerville High School, Class of 1956, Boston College, Class of 1963, Bridgewater State College, Master's in Education, Class of 1966. Began education career as a 5th Grade teacher at Deerhill School in Cohasset, Guidance Counselor at Quincy Public Schools, & retired Principal of Bryantville Elementary School, Pembroke. Real Estate Broker for past 12 years. U.S. Navy Veteran, Korea, USS Charles R. Ware Destroyer. For an online guestbook: www.mcnamara-sparrell.com. McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Homes Brighton-Cohasset-Norwell 781-383-0200

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 15, 2008.

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Tucker and Scott O'Day

October 18, 2008

Sandy - We were so sorry to hear about Peter. Thinking of you! Tucker and Scott O'Day

Marge Gorman

October 16, 2008

Sandy -so sorry to read of Peter's passing. Fond memories of his days at Jack Conway. He always made us laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Marge Gorman

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