Fred Murray, 81, of Edgecomb died July 2, 2015 at the Gregory Wing at St. Andrews Village, Boothbay Harbor with his loved ones by his side.

Born on May 19, 1934 in Bath, he was the son of Kenneth and Alfrieda (Gowan) Murray.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two sisters, Beatrice Daigle and Alma Page; a brother, Kenneth Murray Jr.; and a son, Blaine G. Murray.

He is survived by his wife, Delight Greenleaf Murray of Edgecomb; two daughters, Heidi Murray and her husband Craig Saunders of Edgecomb and Crystal Murray; six grandchildren, Angela, Justin, Joshua and Isaac Krainis, Chelsey Murray and Laura Cloutier; six great-grandchildren, Boston, Eliya amd Isaiah Krainis, Kyle Joy, Gage Frank and Gabbie as well as cousins, nephews and nieces.

Fred attended Morse High School in Bath. His first job was at Burgess Market in Bath where he was trained as a meat cutter. He also worked at Bath Iron Works several years. He attended Bible School in Lenox, Massachusetts, becoming assistant pastor of the Glorious Gospel Church in Topsham for five years.

In 1985, he and his wife started Murray's Groundskeeping in Topsham, which they ran until he retired and sold it in 1998. They moved back to Edgecomb in 2001. During his lifetime he and his wife owned and operated several businesses. He was a strong-willed, determined man, but underneath he had a genuine sincere love for the Lord, his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Fred and his wife traveled extensively through the states and took their dream cruise to Alaska. They were married for 59 years. He was involved in ministry from 1963 when he accepted the Lord as his Savior. He played guitar and loved Gospel and country music. He enjoyed the simple life of family, his dog, and owning a small farm in Edgecomb for awhile milking cows and riding horses.

Fred and Delight were members of Boothbay Community Fellowship where a Celebration of Life Service will be held on July 12, 1 p.m., at the American Legion Hall in Boothbay. Fred wanted everyone to remember him with funny, happy memories so that is what will be shared. Please join us in celebrating his life and bring a smile. Casual attire please; he would want everyone to be comfortable as well.

In lieu of flowers gifts may be made to the Team Isaiah fund at www.gofundme.com.