Kenneth Robert Murray (Bob) 91, died Saturday morning November 25, 2017 at his residence. He was born June 17, 1926 in Middlebury the son of Kenneth J. and Rena (Whittemore) Murray. Bob left High School to serve gallantly in the Unites States Army during WWII in Germany where he was injured in the battle of Heilbronn. Upon his return from the war he worked at Polymers Plastic until his retirement. He was a member of the East Middlebury United Methodist Church and served with the East Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department, where after 49 years he retired as Fire Chief. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Hazel (Mankey) Murray of East Middlebury, by his sons, Scott Murray of Middlebury, Robert Murray and wife Doris "Dorie" of Rutland, Mark Murray and wife Patricia of East Middlebury and Richard Murray of Middlebury. by his sisters, Molly Flagg of Massena, NY, Shirley Dwyer and Nancy Abbott both of Bristol. Also by his grandchildren, Joshua, Justin, Jennifer, Courtney, and Skylar and by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, by his son David Murray and siblings, Bill, Jim, John, Paul, Betty, Patricia and Beverley. A Memorial service will be held on Friday December 1, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. at the East Middlebury United Methodist Church. The Rev. Robert Bushman will officiate. Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Homeward Bound Addison County Human Society at 236 Boardman Street, Middlebury, Vt 05753. Arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com SERVICES Memorial Service Friday, December 1, 2017 10:30 AM East Middlebury United Methodist Church Rt 116 & Rt 125 East Middlebury, VT