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Jean Murray Obituary
1929 - 2023
FEEDING HILLS
Jean C. Murray, 94, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, surrounded by her five dedicated and loving daughters. Jean was born on New Year's Day in 1929 to the late John and Julia (Bowen) Cote in Springfield. She was raised and educated in Springfield and graduated from Commerce High School in 1947. Jean married Thomas P. Murray in 1952 and they began their life together welcoming their five daughters. After fifty-seven years of marriage, Thomas predeceased Jean in 2010. Jean enjoyed her many years employed at the former Steiger's Department Store spending most of her time in the Hall Galleries. Jean's world centered around her children and extended family. In her leisure time Jean enjoyed knitting, gardening, and vacationing each summer at the Cape with her family. She leaves beloved children, Therese and Ronald Prisby of West Springfield, Ann Marie and Daniel Berube of Feeding Hills, Maureen and Robert Regan of South Hadley, Janet and Douglas Sessions of Agawam, and Denise Murray of Enfield. Jean also leaves her loving sister, Marguerite Spitzak of Concord, and was predeceased by her brother, Joseph Cote. Left to carry on her legacy are her grandchildren, Shawn, David, Brian, Craig (Karly), Kevin, Caroline, Andrea (Brian), Erica (Andrew), Erin (Joseph), and Korie. She leaves great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Juliette, Chatham, Granger, Bodie, Francesca and Alessi. Jean also leaves many cherished memories and friends at Brownstone Gardens III in East Longmeadow where she spent her last twelve years. The family wants to give a special thanks to Margaret Miller for all the kindness and caring she showed Jean over the past several years. Relatives and friends are invited to a Funeral Mass on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 10am at Sacred Heart Church, 1061 Springfield Street in Feeding Hills. The burial will follow in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, any memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104 or to Sacred Heart Church. For online condolences, please visit www.curranjones.com
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Ann Sapelli
November 10, 2023
Dear Theresa and the Murray Family
Very sorry to learn of the loss of your mother.
With Deepest Sympathy
Ann Sapelli
Kaitlin Cookish
November 6, 2023
Sending all our love. We are so sorry for your loss. Even though we never met, I feel like I knew Grandma from Erica and Andrew´s stories. She was a true gem!
Our condolences and love,
Kaitlin, Michael, Kenna & Collin
Cookish
LESLIE/Tom PIRNIE
November 3, 2023
To all the Murray girls, Sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was such a nice lady.
Cindy and Tom Anderson
November 3, 2023
Janet, to you and your family, our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mother! May the love and support of family and friends give you some comfort in the coming days. Love, Cindy and Tom Anderson
Betty (Foley) Dore
November 3, 2023
To the Murray family...thoughts and prayers to you all at this difficult time. Memories of fun times come to mind when I saw the pic of your Mom, she was always so kind to all us crazy Foley kids. RIP Mrs. Murray
Susan Raschilla
November 3, 2023
Janet our condolences to you and your family.
Susan and Mike R
Linda & Bob Balboni
November 2, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Lois Warren
November 2, 2023
Denise and Family , Sending Condolences for the loss of your Mom
Susan Martinez
November 2, 2023
Denise( Moose) So Sorry for Your Loss.-Susan Martinez
Mary Sherry
November 1, 2023
Janet and family, my sincere condolences for the loss of your beautiful mother. To be so loved and adored by five daughters is a true testament to the mother she was and the legacy she left to honor. I will remember her sweet smile whenever she greeted me and her tenacity in facing her health challenges as she became older.
Deb
November 1, 2023
Rest In Peace my friend.
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