Abington – Ruth S. (McCallum) Murray 84 a 50 year resident of Abington died Saturday April 16 after a period of failing health. She was the beloved wife of the late William H. Murray.
Born and raised in Dorchester she was the daughter of the late Charles and Olive (Sawlor) McCallum and a graduate of Dorchester High.
Until her retirement Ruth had been a longtime employee of New England Telephone and a member of the Telephone Pioneers Club of America.
She enjoyed bowling, and was a member of several local leagues at the Timber Lane Bowling Ally. She had always loved the beach and traveling.
She is survived by her children John Murray and his wife Donna, and William Murray all of Florida, her sisters Gertrude Runey of Halifax, and Dorothy Miskinis of Plymouth, as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her former daughter-in-law Jayne Lamm of Weymouth. She was the sister of the late Cliff and Robert McCallum.
Her funeral service will be held Thursday April 21 at 6:45 PM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel Plymouth Street (Rt. 58 at the rotary) Whitman. Visiting hours will be held prior to the service from 4:00 – 6:45 PM. Donations in her name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5 Manley Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379.