Jacquelyn married SANDERS, Carl Edward on 17 Nov 1962 in Sanborn, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. SANDERS, Susan Beth

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March 24, 2011
Jack E. Murray

Niagara Gazette

CHICO, CA — Jack E. Murray, 88, a Niagara Falls native, passed away on March 14, 2011 near Chico, California. Jack was born and raised on 5th Street in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Harry and Gertrude (Florer) Murray.

Jack attended local Niagara Falls schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. It was at Niagara Falls High School where he met Margaret Blackwell. They were married shortly after graduating high school. They would have five children together.

During World War II, Jack served in the United States Army's 82nd Airborne, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment from 1942-1945. He proudly served in Europe and took part in the Battle of the Bulge. Jack was wounded in battle and received the Purple Heart.

Jack would later relocate to San Jose, California. There, in 1965 he was married to his second wife Jean Pendergast. Jack was a painting contractor for many years and later worked for San Jose State University. He was also a member of the Peninsula Banjo Band. Jack and his wife joined other band members in retirement at Magalia, CA. He could regularly be found walking his dogs in the mornings and having coffee with his buddies, many also proud WWII veterans.

Jack was always quick with a kind word, funny joke and a "God Bless." He will be missed dearly by all that knew him and loved him.

Mr. Murray is survived by his wife, Jean; daughters, Jaquelyn (Edward), Jeanne (Brian); sons, William (Judy), James (Linda); and many nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter, Kathleen; first wife, Margaret; sisters, Helen and Vivian; and brother, Harry.

Mr. Murray was laid to rest Monday, March 21, 2011. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the St. Jude Children's Fund in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.brusiefh.com.

Jack married BLACKWELL, Margaret R on 27 Jun 1942 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, and was divorced in Dec 1961 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Margaret (daughter of BLACKWELL, John W and Eva J) was born on 31 Oct 1921 in Canada; died on 22 Sep 1995 in San Leandro, Alameda County, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 12/13/1961

Margaret R. Murray. Ward
Road, Sanborn, from Jack E.
Murray, of 319 10th St., Niagara
Falls. They were married
June 27, 1942. Custody of
four children and $100 a week
support went to the mother.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 7/8/1942

Mrs Jack Murray, before her marriage on June 27, was Miss
Margaret Blackwell. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Blackwell, of
Twenty-sixth street

Harry + FLORER, Gertrude M. Gertrude was born on 20 Jun 1898 in Marietta, Washington County, OH; died on 13 Jul 1952 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude
M. Murray, 54, of 605 Third
street, who died yesterday in Mt.:
St. Mary's hospital after a ten-month
illness will be held at Cobler's Funeral
home tomorrow at 2 p.m.
Mrs. Murray was born in Marietta,
O., June 20, 1898, and has
lived in this city for 38 years. She
Is survived by her husband, Harry
Murray, this city; two sons, Harry
M. Murray, Jr., Lewiston, and Jack
E. Murray, this city, and a daughter,
Mrs. Helen L. Trautman, Ransomville.
Three sisters, Mesdames Helen
Beaver, Anna Payne and Frances
Rinard, residents of Mt. Vernon, 0.,
five brothers, Willard Florer, Orlando,
Fla.; Haley Florer, Marietta,
O.; Robert Florer and Richard Florer,-
Mt. Vernon, O.; Lewis Florer, this
city, and nine grandchildren also
survive.
The Rev. Charles C. Berryhill will
officiate at the funeral services and
interment will be in Riverdale cemetery.

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Niagara Gazette - 9/8/1943

John W. Blackwell,58 years old,
of 558 Twenty-sixth street, died at
his home this morning after a year's
illness. He was a native of England,
had resided here 34 years and before
becoming ill was employed by a
contractor at the plant of the Bell
Aircraft corporation.
He Is survived by his wife, Mrs,
Eva J. Blackwell: six sons, John L„
Frederick O., William H., Charles E.
and James C. Blackwell, of this city,
and Walter Ringler, of Buffalo;
three daughters, Bette Blackwell
and Mrs. Frederick Murray, of this
city, and Mrs. Donald Kllng. of
Kenmore. N. Y.. and four brothers
and two sisters in England.
Funeral services will be held at
the Bell chapel hpre at 3 p m. Sat-
urday with burial in Oakwood cem-
etery

John married Eva J about 1919. Eva was born about 1889 in Orangeville, Ontario, Canada; died about Aug 1953 in Bay City, Tillamook County, OR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 8/3/1953

Funeral services will be held in
Bay City, Ore., tomorrow for a
former member of the Daughters
of St. George lodge of this city.
Mrs. Gustave A. Aronson, Bay
City, a resident of Niagara Falls
for 25 years, died at the age of
64. She was born in Orangeville,
Ont., and was widow of the late
John W. Blackwell.
Surviving are her husband, Gus-
tave A. Aronson; five sons, John
L. Blackwell and William H.
Blackwell, this city; Frederick G.
Blackwcll, Los Angeles. Calif.,
Charles E. Blackwell and James C.
Blackwell, U. S. Navy, and three
daughters, Mrs. Belle Ruopp and
Mrs. Margaret Murray, this city,
and Mrs. Marjorie Kling, Kenmore.
A sister, Mrs. Anne E. Chadwick.
this city, and seven grandchildren
also survive.