Edward F. Murray Jr., 74, of Phippsburg, passed away on the evening of Feb. 10 at his home.
He was born on June 14, 1943 to Edward F. Murray Sr. and Catherine Case in Presque Isle. He went to school in Presque Isle and joined the Army during the Vietnam era. After the Army he worked at Volkswagen for a few years then worked at BIW until his retirement in 2014. Ed always loved camping with family and good friend.
He was predeceased by his parents; and sister, Ginny.
He is survived by wife, Lorraine Huntley Bryant; sons, Walton and wife Rhonda, and Brian and wife Holly; daughters, Melissa Bryant, and Annette Farrin, husband Brian and their daughter, Gretchen, who held a soft place in his heart; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Lew and wife Molly; and sister, Muriel.
A memorial potluck get-together to celebrate his life will be held at 3 p.m., Sat., March 10 at the Phippsburg Sportsman’s Club. A burial at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta will be held at a later date.
To share your thoughts and condolences with the family, please visit www.desmondfuneralhomes.com.