Eleanor Frances Murray passed away November 24, 2018 in Longmont, CO at the age of 92. She is survived by 4 children Brian, Brent, Thomas and Frances. 8 Grandchildren, 10 Great grandchildren, sister Margaret, many nieces, nephews and loved in-laws.
Born in Montreal, Canada to Walter and Frances "Gromlovits" Belair. She was born after brother Paul and before sisters Marion and Margaret. As a young child she was sent to live with her aunt and uncle Tony and Maggie Gromlovits and cousin Clara for 4 years due to ongoing illness of her siblings. Afterwards she returned to Montreal and family where she finished school and later began a career in banking.
She worked in an Ammunitions Plant during WWII keeping payroll and supporting the war effort. After the war she traveled cross country to California by bus with her friend Pat Moran where she met and married William Murray serving in the US Navy. She had twin boys in 1956 followed by a 3rd son the next year and daughter 3 years after that. She worked for Bank of America as a teller for most of her career while raising a family.
"Ellie" was known for her fabulous cooking and baked goods and loved to entertain! To all who knew her she became either their Mom or Sister.
She was partner of Murray Printing until widowed in 1994. In 1996 she became a naturalized US citizen. Shortly after she moved to Colorado and lived with family in Longmont. There she became involved with the Holy Spirit Circle at St John the Baptist Catholic Church to help serve the community while making new friends. When she wasn't cooking she loved to read, write and paint. She was a Grand Lady from our greatest generation who graced us with her interesting life's stories. So loved.
Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday Dec 4th 2018 at 11:00am at St John the Baptist Catholic Church, 323 Collyer St, Longmont, CO 80501
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