S tanley O. Murray, age 60, of Poultney, Vt., died unexpectedly Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, at his residence.
Stan was born on July 8, 1950, in Rutland, Vt., the son of Lyle and Velma (Wissell) Murray Sr.
Stan was a self-employed master plumber. He was a member of the Castleton American Legion Post 50, a member of the Eagles in Fair Haven, Vt., and the Vermont ATV Association. Stan loved fishing, camping and four-wheeling but most of all he treasured time with his children.
Stanley was predeceased by a brother, Philip, and a nephew, Scott.
Survivors are his wife, Marleen (David) Murray; three daughters, Deseree Danielle David of Granville, Arielle McKensee, town of Poultney, Vt., and Brooklynne Rose Murray of Poultney. Stanley is also survived by four brothers, Lyle (Tinker) of Addison, Vt., Jim of Florida, Dick of Hampton and Eddie of Castleton, Vt., as well as four grandchildren, KiKi, Riyder, Kolton Owen and Amara; several nieces and nephews; and his dog, Boo Boo.
A graveside service was held on Monday, Oct. 18, at Gerald B H Solomon National Cemetery in Schuylerville. Calling hours were held Monday at the Robert M. King Funeral Home, 23 Church St., Granville.
The family has requested that memorial contributions may take the form of donations to help offset funeral expenses. These may be made payable to the Robert M. King Funeral Home in Stanley’s name.
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