Coneth Philip Murray, of Southport, died at his home on Aug. 18.
He was born in Boothbay Harbor on July 21, 1946, the son of Leon and Phyllis Pinkham Murray.
Coneth graduated from Mt. St. Charles Academy in Woonsocket, R.I. in 1965.
While a student at the academy he was an all star basketball player.
After graduation he entered the Air Force. He then worked for Colonial Distributors in Waterville for 14 years.
In 1968 he married Donna Piselli of Augusta and they made their home in Augusta until moving to Southport Island in 1983.
Coneth enjoyed his life outdoors and the water. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren.
Coneth is predeceased by his father, Leon and his brother Kevin Murray.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Donna of Southport; mother, Phyllis Murray of Boothbay Harbor; daughter, Kristen Gosselin and husband John of Boothbay; sons, Chad Murray and Kelley of Boothbay, Shawn Murray and Shelly of Boothbay; brother, Terrence Murray and wife Pam of Scarbough; mother-in-law, Constance Piselli of Augusta; sister-in-law, Lori Murray of Boothbay; and several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins.
Visitation will be held 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Fri., Aug. 21 at Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, 975 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay.
Graveside service will be held Tues., Aug. 25 at the New Maine Veterans Cemetery in Augusta.
Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 975 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay.
