Murdock – Scott J., of Nantucket, formerly of Dorchester and Boston, January 5, 2017. Beloved father of Patricia Murdock of Ware. Son of Michael E. Murdock of Plymouth and the late Joan M. (Russell) Murdock. Brother of Maryellen Basham of Abington, Christina Murdock and Joseph Murdock, both of Plymouth.

Scott was a graduate of Christopher Columbus High School in Boston. He was a skilled carpenter and former member of the Carpenters Union of Boston. Scott enjoyed fishing and was an avid New England sports fan. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Scott’s memory to the trust account for his daughter Patricia Murdock. Make checks payable to Patricia Murdock, c/o Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, Milton, MA 02186. (Checks will be forwarded to the trust account in Patricia’s name.)

Funeral service at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Sunday January 15 at 2:00 PM. Visitation from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Cremation to Follow. See www.dolanfuneral.com for online condolences and directions.