Charles W. Murray

SOMERSWORTH, NH-Charles W. Murray, 76, formerly of Worcester died Monday, Nov. 27 at Dover Hospital. He leaves his wife of 50 years, Ann F. (Donoghue) Murray; a son, Pius C.W. Murray, a daughter, Mary F. Murray both of Somersworth, NH; three sisters, Charlotte Notarangelo, Pauline McHugh and Ann Sullivan all of Worcester; three grandchildren, one great grandchild, nieces and nephews. A daughter, Carolyn M. Murray died in 2004 and a sister, Carol Naughton also predeceased him.

He was born in Worcester the son of Charles A. and Anne (Murray) Murray and lived in Worcester for 67 years before moving to New Hampshire in 1997. Mr. Murray graduated from North High School in 1948, Worcester Junior College in 1950 and Clark University with a B.S. and a B.A. in 1973. He was a Korean War veteran serving with the U.S. Marine Corp. Charles was an accountant for Wyman Gordon for 40 years retiring in 1990. He was a former member of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Worcester. He was an avid dancer, card player and sportsfan.

The funeral will be Thursday, Nov. 30 from CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St., Worcester with a Mass at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 25 Fales St. Interment will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Worcester. Visiting hours will be Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 5 to 8 PM in the funeral home. Friends are invited to gather at the family home at 17 Guy Street, Somersworth for a time of rememberance on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 2-4 PM. For directions and online guest book please visit www.callahanfay.com.