Harry R. Murray

Harry R. Murray, 66, resident of Hollis, NH, died July 5, 2009 at the Community Hospice House, Merrimack, NH. He was born in Cambridge, MA on May 3, 1943, a son of the late Edward and Estelle (Cameron) Murray. Mr. Murray was a graduate of Pinkerton Academy, Class of 1962. He earned his bachelor�s degree in Physics from the University of New Hampshire and his masters degree from the University of Connecticut. He resided in Hollis for a short time and formerly lived in Amherst, NH for 15 years and Francestown, NH for 10 years. Mr. Murray had been employed as a Senior Performance Software Engineer for IBM in Westford, MA. He was a New Hampshire Land Surveyor and a wetland scientist for over 30 years. In addition, he was the owner of Hillsborough County Land Surveying. He was an avid sailor and had his own sailboat �Patricia Jane� in Marion, MA. He had a great passion for conservation work and enjoyed all types of science. Mr. Murray was a U.S. Navy Vietnam Era Veteran having served from 1966-1972 as a pilot on the U.S. Intrepid and was honorably discharged with the rank of Lieutenant. He was predeceased by a son, Christopher Murray. Family members include his wife, Patricia A. (Riley) Murray of Hollis, NH; two daughters, Sarah Meghan Murray of Hollis, NH, Holly L. Rivard and her husband, Eric of Goffstown, NH; a son, Luke Riley Murray of Manchester, NH; two grandchildren, Dylan Rivard and Kyle Rivard; two sisters, Susan Lemire and her husband, Ray of New Boston, NH, Heidi Horne and her husband, Dan of Pembroke, NH; several nieces. Visiting hours are Wednesday, July 8th from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford. Funeral services will follow at 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Francestown Conservation Commission, Town Office Building, Main Street, Francestown, NH 03043.