Richard "Dick" J. Murray

Dick was born at St. Vincent's Hospital in Worcester on January 23rd,1946 to John and Nellie Donovan Murray from Waterford and Cork Ireland. He was the youngest of five children. Dick attended Worcester State college and served in the National Guard. After graduating from college, Dick spent many successful years in industrial sales in the Boston area.

Dick is survived by his loving wife Georgia Templer Murray who he married in September 1973; they recently celebrated 50 happy years together. Dick and Georgia lived in Massachusetts, eventually settling in their forever home on Peaches Point in Marblehead. They were members of Boston Yacht Club for years where they pursued their love of sailing. While there, Dick often took on the role of Santa arriving by boat and entertaining the children during the holiday season.

Dick loved gardening, creating beautiful perennial gardens around his ocean side home. Dick’s dog Player was never far from his side while gardening, sailing, or walking through the neighborhood. Dick became well known for taking in dogs for traveling friends and neighbors, including Tanner, Gigi, and Pixel.

In younger years, Dick and Georgia enjoyed skiing with friends in Vermont and New Hampshire. Dick was a passionate lover of golf and travelled far and wide to join friends and family in a game as well as being a member at Old Newbury golf club. He also knew his way around the kitchen and loved entertaining. Dick’s “Murrayburgers” were a big hit. He was a regular at Marblehead’s Gerry 5 and was always in demand as a gracious and competitive card player. He was a member of several bridge clubs - noted for his skills and enjoyment when playing a rousing game of bridge or cribbage.

Dick will be dearly missed by his wife Georgia, family and friends. He was predeceased by his two brothers James Murray and Patrick (Joe) Murray. Dick is survived by his brother John Murray and his wife Joan of East Dennis, Massachusetts, his much adored sister Mary Gavigan and her husband Tom of Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida and eighteen much loved nieces and nephews.

Most of all, Dick will be remembered for his kindness, his caring and his wonderful sense of humor.

Services are private. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at eustisandcornellfuneralhome.com for the Murray family.