LaRita P. "Rita" Murray, 87, of East Providence, passed away Saturday, May 26th at Miriam Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Thomas J. Murray. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Eva (Cady) Hand.

Mrs. Murray served as a devoted Nanny who cherished caring for children. She also enjoyed gardening in her yard.

Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter Lynne Lowell of Foster and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was the mother of the late William F. Hatten, Jr. and Gail J. Garcia.

Relatives and friends are invited to Visitation on Friday from 9:00-11:00 am in THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95) followed by a Graveside Service at 11:30 am in Pawtuxet Memorial Park, Warwick.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory to Hasbro Children's Hospital, 593 Eddy St., Providence, RI 02903 would be appreciated.

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