Name: Visitation for Travis M. Tanny
Start: 2018-05-10T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
Location: George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Wellesley

Travis Murtha Tanny of Weston born September 21, 1996, was the beloved son of Cindy and Craig Murtha Tanny, brother of Brandon and Griffin Murtha Tanny tragically passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018. From an early age Travis had an incredible curiosity in how things worked and why. He had a brilliant mind and a gentle soul that would do anything for anyone in need. He was most at home in the wilderness, hiking or skiing a mountain or boating across the open sea. After years as a hardy Boy Scout, he earned the highest rank of Eagle Scout. He attended the Weston public schools from Pre-K to 10th and graduated from Landmark High School in Beverly, MA. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 10th from 4 - 8pm at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St., (Rt.16) Wellesley. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 11th at the Congregational Church of Weston, 130 Newton St, Weston, MA from 11:00am - 12:00pm, followed by a reception. Interment Private. Travis is survived by his Grandmother, Julie T Murtha of Wethersfield, CT and Brenda Schlegel of Bonita Springs, FL.. Uncles and Aunts as follows: Steven Murtha, Mary Murtha Susan Murtha, all from CT. Mark + Tracey Tanny from VT and, Keith + Elizabeth Tanny of NY. as well as nine cousins. We are in the process of establishing the Travis Murtha Tanny Foundation in his memory. In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be mailed to PO Box 264, Weston, MA 02493 and will be appropriated to Brain and Behavior research. Checks can be made payable to Travis Murtha Tanny Foundation Trust,. PO Box 264, Weston, MA 02493. Online guestbook and directions at gfdoherty.com. Funeral arrangements by George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, Wellesley.

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Published by The Weston Town Crier from May 8 to May 17, 2018.

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for Travis Tanny

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21 Entries

Susan Dahl

June 1, 2018

Please know that you and Travis are in our hearts. Our deepest sympathy and love are with you. With Love, The Dahl Family

Jennifer Riley

May 24, 2018

My heart goes out to you and all of Travis' family. We also recently lost a boy who shared Travis' curiosity and sense of belonging in the natural world , and under similarly tragic circumstances.

Bob and Stephanie DeVasto

May 14, 2018

No Words .... So extremely saddened by this news! Please know we are sending many thoughts and prayers your way! God Bless you all and may your precious memories keep him alive in your hearts .... always!

Daphne McManus

May 11, 2018

Craig, Cindy, Brandon and Griffin,

We are deeply saddened to hear this news. We know your family is strong in love. We are thinking and praying for you in this difficult time.
Much love,
Daphne, Jamie, Liz and Mack McManus

Leah Coburn

May 11, 2018

Dear Craig & Family,

We are so sad to hear this news. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Leah & Steve and the rest of the Dodge and Coburn families.

Rob Hubert

May 10, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Tanny and Murtha families during this difficult time. God's Peace and Love be with you now and always. Rob Hubert

Rebecca Brown

May 10, 2018

Craig and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss, words cannot ease the pain but know that many people are thinking of you and your family during this time

Chris Paquin

May 10, 2018

So vrery very sorry for your loss. There are no words to say, only prayers of healing, peace and remembrance cp

Julie Murtha

May 10, 2018

Travis was kind of heart and had a super brain. He was happiest running free; on surf, or slope or sand. He was dearly loved by his big family of aunts, uncles and cousins and most especially Mom and Dad. And now he's gone we love him more.

Khristin Gunn

May 10, 2018

Cindy and Craig,
I am so very sorry for your loss. There are no words and I cant even imagine the strength and courage you both have. If you ever need anything, anything at all please reach out to myself or Tara. I pray that the angels are with you at this time wrapping you in their loving wings and supporting you and your loved ones through this difficult time . We love you Cindy and craig. ❤ Your supercuts family.

May 10, 2018

Memory Eternal! Portia

Butch & Sue Birch

May 9, 2018

Craig & Cindy...
So incredibly sorry to hear this news, please know we are lifting you up in Prayer for Strength to see you through this most difficult time ...our deepest sympathies to you both and your entire family.
Butch & Sue

Leslye Fligor

May 9, 2018

Cindy & Craig and family,
May Travis find peace he was seeking as he soars with eagles...

Leslye Fligor

Sharon Edison

May 9, 2018

Cindy.... my heart breaks for you and your family. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
-Sharon

Julie T. Murtha

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Michele Lavoie

May 9, 2018

Cindy and Family:
My heart hurts for you. Really, there are no words. Please know friends from your hometown are praying you find comfort somehow.
Love, Michele Lavoie

Anne & Jeff Rapp

May 9, 2018

Words cannot express how unprepared and sad we are to hear this news. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

a loved one

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Gene Gebolys

May 8, 2018

We were at Lake George for a family boat camping weekend. I made a historically bad call to convince the group to go for a sunset cruise just before a brutal storm blew in. As the sun set and we headed back, the big lake went from flat calm to white caps in an instant. We quickly found ourselves trapped on an increasingly angry lake in diminishing light. The boat was loaded with scared young kids hunkered in the cubby below. We also had on board two terrified mothers, two very concerned fathers, and Travis (age about 13). At the landing site, the short dock was precariously positioned next to large boulders on either side. Approaching the dock would be dangerous but as conditions worsened there was not much time or space to sort out how else to manage the situation. Travis moved immediately into action. He secured a bow line and readied himself to get ashore. Craig maneuvered the boat the best he could to get Travis to where he could try to get to the unstable dock. The boat bounced high and then very low in the waves as the dock wobbled and the rain blew sideways. In the first attempt, the boat smashed hard down onto the dock and then bounced sideways toward the rocks. Craig powered the boat backwards just before hitting them. It was clear that we would not have the luxury of too many failed attempts. Travis remained calm and readied himself for the next try. Craig approached again and on Craig's signal Travis leaped to the dock, bow line in hand. I quickly then tossed him the stern line. Travis quickly pulled the lines and the boat sideways into the dock bringing us all into safety. It was one of countless times, I saw Travis Tanny instinctively swing into action to deliver a much needed hand in the midst of a daunting situation. It was where he thrived. Here's to hoping that we can find something in his example that day to together help to get this boat to the dock.

Everett Cobb

May 8, 2018

Travis never failed to bring a smile to my face, even in the most difficult times. I remember when we were hiking at the Philmont Scout Ranch, Travis took pack weight from anyone who was hurting. At the end of the trip his pack weighed about 65 pounds. I will always remember how kind he was, and his great sense of humor.

Rich and Tracy Bowman

May 7, 2018

Words can't express how sorry we are for your loss. Our deepest sympathy and condolences goes out to you all.

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