Annette J. Murray

Annette J. Murray, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH. She was the beloved wife of William H. Murray Jr., whom she shared 54 years of marriage with until his passing in 2018.

Annette was born on December 15, 1941 in Nashua, New Hampshire and was the daughter of the late Raymond and Florence (Higgins) Belanger.

In her free time, Annette was an avid reader. She enjoyed putting together elaborate puzzles, which were usually over 1000s of pieces. Annette loved going to flea markets, where she collected salt and pepper shakers, giraffes, and anything Disney, she especially loved Mickey. Annette also had a special place in her heart for dogs. Above all, Annette cherished the times she spent with her family.

Annette is survived by her four children, William H. Murray III and his wife Tammy of Raymond, NH, Lawrence L. Murray and his partner Sylvia of New Ipswich, Lori L. Bacon and her husband Jamie of South Carolina, and Marshall B. Murray and his partner Esther Mugo of Nashua; her grandchildren, Kyle Noonan of Rochester, NH, Cheyenne Rancourt and her husband George of Hudson, NH, Kelly Noonan and her husband Will Lummis of Washington State, Skyler Duguie and her husband Brian of South Carolina, Tanner Murray of Manchester, NH, Dylan Bacon of South Carolina, Kimber Bacon of South Carolina, Ashley Flanders and her husband Chris of Manchester, NH, and Taylor Stathopoulos of Raymond, NH; her three great-grandchildren, Estelle Rancourt, Christopher Flanders, and George Flanders; her special niece Ann Parker and her husband Dave of Milford, NH; her special friend Jodi Tremblay of Nashua, NH; as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband William and her parents she was predeceased by her grandmother, Rose Duffy; and her three brothers, Morris Belanger, Norman Belanger, and Robert Belanger.

At Annette’s family’s request, all services will be held privately; please reach out to immediate family members for service details. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Annette’s name to St. Joseph Hospital Foundation- Cancer Center, 172 Kinsley St., Nashua, NH 03060. Arrangements entrusted to the care of ROCHETTE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 21 Kinsley Street, Nashua. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared by visiting www.anctil-rochette.com.