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Bernard Murley Obituary
Turners Falls, MA - Bernard F. Murley, 91, of Montague St. passed away Friday July 11, 2025, at Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility. He was born in Montague August 11, 1933, the son of Obed and Abigail (Haigis) Murley. Bernie attended local schools and graduated from Turners Falls High School.
He was a Korean War Army veteran attaining the rank of Corporal. Bernie was the Maintenance Manager for Georgia Pacific for many years. He was a communicant of the Churches of St. James and Andrew where he was very active. He enjoyed working with stained glass and puzzles. Bernie was married to the former Roseanne Morin for 73 years. Sadly, she passed away January 5, 2025.
Survivors include his children; Ronald Murley (Donna), Debra Powers (David), Kim Longo and Terri Wasielewski (Richard). Bernie also leaves 9 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren plus several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents and his wife Rose he was predeceased by his son James Murley and grandson Colin Murley.
A memorial service for both Bernie and Rose will be held Friday August 8, 2025, at 11 AM at Kostanski Funeral Home, 1 Kostanski Sq. Turners Falls. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Gill.
A calling hour will be from 10 AM until service time.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Episcopal Church of St. James and Andrew, 8 Church St. Greenfield, MA 01301.
For condolences, please visit www.kostanskifuneralhome.com
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Dan and Esther Howe
August 8, 2025
Our love and prayers are with you today as you say your final goodbyes, and we will keep you all in our prayers through the days and weeks ahead as you adjust to your loss. Hold on to Jesus. He'll see you through.
Alane Bruce
July 14, 2025
So sorry to hear of Bernie's passing, I worked with Bernie for several years at Georgia Pacific in Brattleboro. Very nice man who was good at his job and he had a fantastic sense of humor. I am certain that he will be missed by all who knew him.
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