Rita W. Murray, 93 passed away Monday morning June 15, 2015 at The Residence at Otter Creek. Born October 7, 1921 in Middlebury the daughter of the late Mose & Elizabeth (Weinle) Wemitt. She was a graduate of Middlebury High School. Afterwards became a Secretary working for the State of Vermont. She retired from the University of Vermont Extension Services after 20 plus years. Rita was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic Daughters. She was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by her son, Ronald H. Murray & wife Bonnie of Bridport and her daughter, Carol A. Thomas of Middlebury; son-in-law, Terry Thomas; grandchildren, Terri Keeler, Amy Buzzell, Brian Thomas, Aaron Thomas, Adam Thomas, Susan Pirman and twelve great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Rita is predeceased by her husband Howard H. Murray, a daughter Joan M. Thomas , son-in-law William Thomas and her siblings, Jerome Wemitt, Clement Wemitt, Paul Wemitt, Frances Corvin, Doris LaFountain and Elizabeth Brisson. Calling hours will be held Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 8-9:45 AM at Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, 117 South Main St., Middlebury. A mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Marys Catholic Church 10 AM with the Rev. Yvon Royer as celebrant. Burial to follow in St. Marys Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Marys Catholic Church, 326 College St., Middlebury, VT 05753 or to Addison Home Health & Hospice, PO Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com