Stephen E. Murray, 60, a resident of Methuen, MA, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill surrounded by his family.
Born in Methuen, Stephen was raised in Lawrence and was a graduate of St. Mary’s Grammar School and a 1974 graduate of Central Catholic High School. He had worked as a Media Specialist II for Parker Hannafin Filtration Systems in the Ward Hill section of Haverhill, MA. Stephen was an active volunteer for Kids in Disability Sports in Lowell, MA. He loved music as well as playing the guitar. Stephen played bass for the group “Backstreet 60’s.
The son of the late Roland E. and Marguerite P. (Canney) Murray, members of Stephen’s family include his wife of 29 years Patricia M. (Woods) Murray, his 3 children: Kellie N. Murray, Patrick J. Murray and Connor M. Murray all of Methuen, MA as well as 2 brothers James P. Murray of Haverhill, MA and Richard T. Murray and his wife Corinne J. of New Port Richie, FL. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury St., Lawrence, MA. Burial will follow in the Elmwood Cemetery in Methuen, MA. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, May 9, 2016 from 3 to 7 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Stephen’s name to either the Merrimack Valley Hospice House, 360 North Avenue, Haverhill, MA, 01830, or to Kids in Disability Sports, Inc., P.O. Box 1397, Lowell, MA, 01853. To send an online condolence or for more information, please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com.