Theresa (Faubert) Murray

STERLING – Theresa D. (Faubert) Murray, 74, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 13, surrounded by her loving supportive family. Born in Leominster, Terry was the daughter of Raymond P. and Irene M. (Girouard) Faubert and lived the last 55 years in Sterling.

She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her husband, Donlin K. Murray; two daughters, Jennifer L. Murray and her lifetime partner Mark DelVecchio of Sterling, and Dawn (Murray) Metcalf and her husband Benjamin of Princeton; two sisters, Mary E. Foss and her husband, Robert and Barbara A. Wyman and her husband Raymond, all of Lancaster; three grandchildren, Keith MacPherson and his fiancée Sarah Clemence, Kianna MacPherson and Jake DelVecchio; four great grandchildren, Jaxon, Natalie, Kori, and Little Keith. Many nephews and nieces and countless friends whom she loved dearly. Also her furry friends, Louis and Reba. Besides her parents, Terry is predeceased by her beloved daughter, Rebecca “Becky” A. Murray, who passed in 1995. Her sister, Beverly R. Faubert passed in 2019.

Terry worked 37 years for the Town of Sterling and was presently the assistant collector in the town treasurer’s office. She was considered the face of the Town Hall. Everyone looked to her for assistance as she often greeted everyone with a welcoming smile. Terry considered everyone she met a friend and always took a keen interest in their life story. She was generous of spirit and will always be remembered for her big heart and unconditional love.

Her daughters fondly remember the excitement of packing the family car and going on annual summer beach trips where they would camp and spend time at the beach. You were always welcome at the Murray home on Upper North Row Road. Many of Terry’s daughter’s friends considered her their second mother. Terry enjoyed going to her kids and grandkids sporting events or to concerts with her daughters, family, and friends. She was humble as much as she was proud of her family and enjoyed spending her days surrounded by all the love. Although some memories may fade over time, Terry’s beautiful soul will live on forever in our hearts.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Terry’s family from 4-8, on Thursday, July 20, at Miles Funeral and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Rd., Sterling. A funeral service celebrating and honoring Terry’s life will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, July 21, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Hillside cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to her daughter, Becky. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or a charity of one’s choice. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit the tribute wall on this page.