Elizabeth Murray

Elizabeth Fallon Murray, 92, peacefully passed away at home on Oct. 4, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.

Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband, James, to whom she was married for 28 years, and her sisters, Mary Mager and Margaret Port.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary, and husband Robert Ardan; son James and wife Maryellen, son John and wife Barbara, son David, and son Andrew and wife Christine.

Elizabeth had 10 grandchildren, Kristen and husband Kostas Klokelis, Charles Ardan and wife Kamberly, Kellie and husband Andrew Stolar, Laura Ardan, Shannon and husband Brenden Henches, Alexander Ardan, Jonathan Murray, James Murray, Samuel and William Murray; and three great-grandchildren, Aidan Stolar, and Elizabeth and Georgia Henches. Additionally, Elizabeth was blessed with many wonderful nieces, nephews and friends.

Before retirement, Elizabeth was a secretary for the Boy Scouts of America, then an office manager at Deloitte & Touche. Later, she worked as an independent bookkeeper.

In 2002, she moved to Milford and began yet another stage in her life. She was a member many local organizations, among them the Golden Agers Club, the Red Hat Society and the Irish-American Club. She volunteered at the Milford Public Library, the local Urgent Care and the Ecumenical Food Pantry.

Elizabeth most enjoyed spending time surrounded by her loving family, especially hosting Christmas gatherings at her home. She was a voracious book reader and a fan of the Sunday New York Times crossword puzzle, which she always completed in ink. She enjoyed traveling and the ballet. She followed Indianapolis 500 racing, played golf, piano,and cards, and loved the Grateful Dead.

Elizabeth was an awesome grandmother and a vibrant, active woman. Dynamic, thoughtful and fiercely independent, she loved her family deeply.

Arrangements were handled by the Stroyan Funeral Home in Milford. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church in Milford. Burial was in Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, N.J.

Memorial donations may be made to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, Newton, N.J.