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WILLIAM MURRAY Obituary

Murray, William R. Sr. 85, of Arlington suddenly on November 10, 2015. Beloved husband of 63 years to Barbara M. (Jones) Murray. Cherished son of the late Mary (Galvin) and William P. Murray. Loving father of William and Maureen Murray of NJ, Mary Murray-Carr and Joseph Castelli of Burlington, Patricia and John McLaughlin of Arlington, Barbara Murray-Coiley of Arlington and the late Brian and Paul Murray. Brother of the late John D. Murray. Devoted grandfather aka Bumps of Stacey and her husband Josh, William, Andrew and his wife Ashley, Lauren, Casey and his fiancée Jillian, John and Caitlin, Holly, Patrick, Nicholas, Paul, Mitchell, Seth, Nyal and the late Kevin. Also survived by his great grandchildren Caitlin, Erinn, Daniel, Fiona, Evelyn and Kiley. Funeral procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) SOMERVILLE, Friday morning at 8:45 am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Camillus Church, Arlington, at 10:00 am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Calling Hours Thursday evening 4-8 pm. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington. Proud member of the 1949 Arlington High School MA State Class A Co Championship Football Team, 1949 Track and Field MA State Championship Team, Arlington Men's Club, and Boston Publishers, Boston Mailers Union # 1. He was a retired longtime employee of Boston Globe and Friend of Bill W. If you wish donations may be made in Bill's memory to Pine St. Inn, 444 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118. For more information please visit dohertyfuneralservice.com George L. Doherty Funeral Service, Inc. Somerville, MA

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 10 to Nov. 11, 2015.

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Ronald Corelli

November 17, 2015

Thank you Uncle Bill for all the good times when we were younger. You will be missed.

E P

December 3, 2015

My deepest sympathy is extended to family and friends for your loss. Let the thought found at Luke 1:78 and Act. 24:15 bring some comfort.

Chan

November 23, 2015

I'm sorry for your loss, Murray family. Through the sorrow, know that ' God cares for you '. - 1 Peter 5 : 7

Jamil Cheikhali

November 15, 2015

Bill, I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of father. My deepest condolences to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and the soul of your father rest in peace.

November 14, 2015

Our prayers and thoughts are with the Murray family and grandchildren of Bill Murray.

Brian and Sandy Mulcahy

Jack Ryan

November 13, 2015

My condolences to the entire Murray family on the passing of one of the finest gentlemen I have ever known. My late father, John F. "Senator" Ryan and Bill (the last real chairman the Mailers Union at The Boston Globe) worked together for many years for the benefit of their brother and sister Mailers. I could always depend on Bill, Sr. to be there in times of need. Thank you for the Christmas cards during some of my darker hours. I'm sorry I didn't get the news earlier to share your celebration of his life in person. He will always be a Mailer's Mailer and a Gentlemen's Gentleman in my book.

Evelyn Voget

November 13, 2015

Bill and family, We are so sorry about your dad. Thinking about you today and keeping all of you in our prayers.
Evelyn, Mike, and Kristen

November 13, 2015

Our sincere condolences on the passing of Mr. Murray. He was such a sweet man. We will miss him on Friday mornings.

Annemarie & Ed Gangi
Woburn Bowl

November 12, 2015

Mary, my prayers are with you and your family...we continue without them but hold them always in our hearts, love, elyn estram

John Mulcahy

November 12, 2015

Mary and Family,
Condolences on the loss of your dad.
No doubt that the wonderful family he created was a blessing in these later years. Prayers coming to you and family tonight from the City of St. Francis.
John

john Healy

November 12, 2015

So sorry to hear about Bill's passing . Although I didn't know him he must of been one heck of a guy to have so many great children. He is in my prayers and my thoughts. My sincere condolences to the entire family.John Healy

Donna Preston Woerner

November 11, 2015

Paul So sorry to hear about your grandfather. He loved you very much. Anything I can do just let me know.

Love Auntie Donna

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George L. Doherty Funeral Home

855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.), Somerville, MA

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855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.), Somerville, MA

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