William A. Murray

BARNSTABLE — William A. Murray of Barnstable, Massachusetts, died on Wednesday, February 3, 2010, surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren.

William was born in Quincy, Massachusetts, to the late John J. and Genevieve Murray. William was married for 53 years to the late Martha T. Murray. Bill was the proud father of 10 children and survived by:

John and Kay Murray of Franklin, Mass., Kate and Stan Fisher of Middleboro, Mass., Timothy and Paula Murray of Cincinnati, Ohio, Maryann and Bill Metcalf of Falmouth, Mass., Regina and Bill Cannon of Bridgewater, Mass., Paula and Bob Strand of Bridgewater, Mass., Joseph and Mary Murray of Marshfield, Mass., Martha Murray of Bridgewater, Mass., Brendan and Carlene Murray of Loveland, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his dear son, William "Billy Boy" Murray.

Bill was Bumpa to 22 grandchildren and five great-grandsons. He was a very special grandfather to his Courtney Ellen Murray. He also leaves many friends in Barnstable Village who took great care of him after the loss of his wife, Martha.

Bill was raised in Quincy and attended North Quincy High School. Bill served in the Navy during WWII. William and his late wife, Martha, raised their family in Brockton and he worked most of his life at two jobs to support his brood. He served one term as an aide to Congressman Brian Donnelly and completely enjoyed his time meeting Massachusetts politicians. He retired to Barnstable 28 years ago and quickly fell in love with Sandy Neck. Bill's pride and joy for many years was his infamous "dump run." Bill was known by many, some may have known him as Mr. Murray, Bill, Red, Pinky or Bumpa. However you knew him, you knew he was a loyal and generous friend. He was a fixture at the Dolphin restaurant in Barnstable Village for his morning and afternoon coffee and the family would like to extend their thanks and love to owner Nancy Smith for her years of care and friendship.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Barnstable Fire Fighters Association Relief Fund, P.O. Box 94, Barnstable, MA 02630. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the Barnstable Fire Department for their care and professionalism which was extended to both Bill and Martha during their illnesses.

Please join his family and friends as they celebrate a life well lived at Doane, Beal and Ames Funeral Home 160 W. Main St. Hyannis on Sunday February 7, 2010, from 12 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bill was a dedicated member of the Sacred Heart Chapel in Yarmouthport and funeral services will be held there on Monday, February 8, 2010, at 10 a.m. Burial will be private at a later date.

Doane, Beal & Ames

508-775-0684