Sr. Rita Murray MFIC
Sr. Rita Murray MFIC, of Newton, a beloved member of the Missionary Franciscan Sisters for 66 years, died Thursday April 23, 2020.
Born in Boston, Sr. Rita was the daughter of the late Declan J. and Margaret M. (Fitzgerald) Murray. Sister of the late James Murray, Rev. John Murray SMA and Mary Nolan. Sr. Rita is survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family and her Missionary Franciscan Sisters.
Sr. Murray was a teacher for over 30 years and photographer for the Archdiocese of Boston for over 10 years.
Private interment will be held in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden with the Missionary Franciscan Community. A public Mass will be scheduled and announced.
Donations in Sr. Rita’s memory may be made to Franciscan Sisters Retirement Fund, 790 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458.
Guestbook Entries
To our Dear Ya Ya,
It broke our hearts that we couldn’t be with you when you passed but knowing that our savior, Jesus Christ was there to guide you to eternal life brings us comfort. The person you so gave your life to on this earth. We are sure Grandma, Pop, Mom, Jimmy & Fr. John were all waiting with open arms to have you with them again. Welcome Home our dear Aunt YA YA. May the perpetual light shine upon you. Until me meet again. Rest in Peace.
Love,
Jeanne, Chucky, Bobby, Jeff & Dianna
What a wonderful woman you are Sister Rita. So very many love and respect you. I was so blessed to have known you. I am sure you left
wonderful memories with your sisters, students and your beautiful Murray family.
Mine was of you as a friend and was so impressed by your undaunting work ethic as a photographer for the Pilot way back when. You did a great job. You were a role model for so many women. God bless you Sister Rita-woman of God. Thank you😍
You were our Aunt, our YaYa, our Dear Sr. Rita and our Fun-loving Auntie Janet. You meant so much to us and to so many others. What a truly holy and loving person you were. We will miss you but we find comfort knowing you’re with Jesus now. You’re where you’re heart has always been. We love you so very much. Until we meet again.❤️
She was a great teacher for my son and daughter at Saint Mary’s of the Hills School in Milton. They really loved her and missed her terribly when she left. Sister Rita made a great impression on the children under her tutelage.
God bless