Eleanor “Ann” Murray

Murray, Eleanor “Ann” (Curran) of Quincy September 16, 2008. The beloved wife of the late Eugene P. Murray. Devoted mother of Michael E. Murray and his wife Theresa of Quincy, Sheryl A. Sanford and her husband Thomas of Ashby, Janice L. Falzone and her husband Philip of Townsend and Alan E. Murray and his wife Bianca of San Antonio, TX. Dear sister of Rita Brace of Merritt Island, FL, Margaret Thornton of Quincy, Edward Curran of Cohasset, Kathleen Gober of Derry, NH and the late Madelyn Hines. Cherished grandmother of Ryan M. & Nicole L. Murray, Lauren J. & Suzanne M. Sanford, Taylor E. Murray, Caitlyn J. Falzone, Liam G.& Kane E. Murray. Ann was born and raised in Dorchester. She swam for St. Ann’s C.Y.O in Neponset and was awarded “Boston’s Most Typical Beach Girl” in 1950 by Ester Williams. Ann worked for the New England Telephone Company for many years. She later owned and operated , along with her husband Eugene, Doyle/Ferguson Caterers. She retired in 2006 from the Stop & Shop Corporate offices in Quincy after 15 years. Ann was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She enjoyed playing bingo and following sports. She had a true passion for life. Ann will be sadly missed by all those who were blessed to have had her in their lives. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Life Celebration Service in Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY, Friday at 9:15 AM. Funeral Mass in Saint Ann’s Church, Wollaston at 10 AM. Visiting hours Thursday 2- 4 & 7- 9 PM. Burial in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mrs. Murray may be made to The Smile Train, 41 Madison Ave., 28th Floor, NY,NY 10010.