David T. Murray

David T. Murray, 80, died Aug. 30, 2022 at Rutland Regional Medical Center. He was born in Poughkeepsie, NY, Jan. 31, 1942, the son of David J.  and Catharine (Brophy) Murray.

He moved to Vermont in 1947. David graduated from Mt. St. Joseph Academy in 1960, and Castleton University in 1964.

He taught school in Deep River, CT, Ashland, MA, and Rutland Junior High School, the latter for 10 years.

He then became co-owner of Coon’s Store in Bomoseen, VT. David always had a good work ethic.

In 1989, after selling the store, he moved to Treasure Island, FL, where he worked for 10 years at various jobs including Home Shopping Network.

He returned to Rutland and worked at J.C. Penney and T.J. Maxx.

David is survived by his beloved brother-in-law, Matthew McDevitt of Rutland, cousins, and a life long friend, Jill Colpak of Concord, MA.

He is predeceased by his parents; beloved sister, Gail (Murray) McDevitt, and his companion of 57 years, Beverly G. Davidson.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mount St. Joseph Academy, Convent Ave. Rutland, VT 05701.The graveside service will be held at 11 am Thursday Sept 8, 2022 in Evergreen Cemetery in Rutland.

Arrangements are by Clifford Funeral Home.