Barbara T. Murch, of Groton, Connecticut , died in her sleep in her home on Friday, October 2, 2009 at age 83.
Born Barbara Jean Tucker in Brooklyn NY on December 19th, 1925, Mrs. Murch was the daughter of Lester Tucker and Jean White Tucker. In 1946 she married Alvin R. Murch of West Hartford and they were married for 40 years until his death in 1986.
She was a volunteer den mother for the Cub Scouts as well as for the Old Mystic Methodist Church in the 1960’s and 70’s.
Mrs. Murch is survived by three sons, Steven A. Murch of Mystic, Peter R. Murch of Stamford , and Paul M. Murch of Jewett City . She is also survived by 6 grand children, Jon A. Stachkunas, Jeremy A. Stachkunas, Joshua E. Murch, Charles W. Murch, Ryan A. Murch, and Melanie E. Flood, as well as several great grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was predeceased by 3 sons. Jon A. Murch, of Mystic, Daniel E. Murch of New Orleans La, and Matthew G. Murch, of Jewett City.
Her family will greet relatives and friends at The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Historic downtown Mystic on Friday, October 16th from 3-6pm. Private burial will be at Elm Grove Cemetery in Mystic.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Humane Society of The United States (www.hsus.org).
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