Wesley Chapel, FL----- Evan Keith Murray passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at his home as the Lord called our boy home. His life was too short, but so meaningful as he touched many lives here in New Hampshire and in Florida. He began life in his hometown of Northfield, N.H. Evan was always full of life, making friends and developing his incredible mind at the Pines Community Center, Red Oak Montessori School, and St. John’s School in Concord, N.H. before moving to Florida. Like most everything he set his mind to, he excelled at his academics where he received many awards and was even offered a chance to attend a summer mathematics program at Duke University while in Middle School. He was enrolled in the advanced Cambridge Program within Pasco County middle school.
As a Cub Scout with St. John’s, Evan spent many nights and weekends working on projects, achieving awards and participating in many competitions including the Pinewood Derby. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending summers at Camp Carpenter. Evan enjoyed his neighborhood friends on Forrest Road and many summers with family and friends in our backyard pool. He spent time at his family camp in Damariscotta, Maine enjoying boating, riding wave runners, fishing and just spending time with his cousins and extended family.
Evan loved athletics; he tried several sports including ice hockey, skiing ans soccer before discovering his love of baseball. He loved playing in Northfield as well as Concord when he joined the Concord Cannon travel team. His passion for the game followed him to Florida where he played Little League as well as two travel teams. Every night and weekend filled his free time with practices, games or tournaments and he loved it. He excelled as a hitter and was developing into a very fine pitcher.
His love of Legos turned to Minecraft and E-sports, he enjoyed playing with his friends and he would often post his recent scores and video clips. Evan loved his pet cats, Pilchard, Paws and Chrissy and our family dog Taylor. Paws and Taylor were likely the first two to greet him when he walked into heaven along with his grandfathers.
During treasured visits with his Dad he enjoyed zip-lining, horseback riding, target shooting, go-cart racing and enjoying all the tourist attractions in and around Tampa and Orlando. He even swam with the dolphins at Seaworld. He especially loved the Adventure Island water slides and all the coasters he could convince his Dad to ride. A simple game of catch, a walk or going to a movie was time cherished together.
His friends described him as a defender and protector. He stood up to bullies even if they were bigger and stronger than him. He was fiercely loyal and equally competitive. His Girlfriend, Kailee Thomas said he had a big heart, was loving and openly shared himself with her and her family. He treated everyone as if they were his family. He was open and honest to a fault and said what he felt and didn’t sugar coat anything. He will be remembered for his red hair, his silly spontaneity and private vulnerability but most importantly how he made everyone feel.
Evan leaves behind his father, Keith Murray and partner Melissa Drew of Tilton, NH, his mother Joanne Tremblay and her husband, Warren Tremblay of Wesley Chapel, FL, his devoted sister Ashleigh Murray of Portland, ME, his Grandmothers Carol Murray of Laconia, N.H. and Dora Halley of Wilmington MA., Godmother and Aunt Kara Murray Stanley of Laconia, N.H., Godfather and Cousin Ryan Curtis of Seattle, WA, Aunts and Uncles; Leah and Leonard Brochu II of Concord, N.H.; Mary and Jeff Curtis of Wilmington, MA; Jeff and Jill Halley of Newburyport, MA and Eric and Andrea Tarlow of Rowley, MA along with several cousins, friends and extended family members. Evan was pre-deceased by his two grandfathers Walter Halley and David Murray.
There will be a celebration of life hosted by the Murray family at the Beane Conference center Thursday November 14th from 4-7pm with a prayer service beginning at 5:30pm.
In Lieu of flower please make donations to The Tilton-Northfield Little League PO Box 447, Tilton, NH 03276
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view, an online memorial, go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.