1931 - 2019
Visitation
August 1, 20195 PM - 6 PM
Dolan Funeral Home, 106 Middlesex St. Chelmsford, MA 01863
No Funeral Date Scheduled
Edward R. Murray, 88, of N. Chelmsford, MA died Friday, July 26, 2019 at Lowell General Hospital.Born in Lowell on February 14, 1931 the son of the late Roderick and Janet Murray. He attended Lowell High School and worked as a window cleaner for New England Cleaning Co. of Lowell before getting called up from the Army Reserves to serve in the Army during the Korean War.
He worked at Hannaford in Lowell and Dracut.
Edward enjoyed working with his hands especially, woodworking.
He is survived by his brother Joseph Murray of N. Chelmsford; nieces, Sheila Lockwood of CA, Robin Young of Lowell, Gail Young of Lowell; nephew Donald Young of Manchester, NH; grandniece Karyl Oxley of CA; grandnephew Keith Lockwood of WA, great grandnieces Kayla Ann Oxley of CA, Brayanna Grace Oxley of CA.
He was the Brother of the late Eva Young.
The family would like to thank the staff and the Nurses of Encompass Community Services that took care of Edward at home and on hospice.
Funeral Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. at the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX ST. CHELMSFORD. Cremation at a later date. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-256-4040.
Robin Young
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Uncle Eddie, holding your hand for hours and now and then squeezing back. I remembering how you always had a smile on your face no what.All the funny things you did especially at Christmas time where you cover yourself with bows and hiding in boxes. I know you have been through alot. Now at peace with your Mother and Sister Eva(my Mom) will miss you deeply.God speed. Lots of love.???✝️✝️
Gail
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Uncle Eddie, I am glad I got to see you at the hospital on your final days memories I will always treasure, say HI to all those I love
Keith Lockwood
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Uncle Eddie,
You were by far and away the best human being I have met so far, which only you would understand! Your humor made for legends I will regale others with for the rest of my time. We didn’t get enough time together.