Mary Katherine Murray, 101, of Oswego, New York, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Upstate Medical University Hospital in Syracuse, after a brief illness. She was born in Oswego on November 29, 1919, and was the daughter of the late Russell Day, Sr. and Cora Ketchum Day.

Mary Murray was a wonderful woman that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished.  As a young woman, she worked at Taggert's Bag Factory and later devoted her life as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  Mary treasured her family and friends and embraced every moment with them.  She loved to travel and shared stories of her adventures, always with a laugh and a smile.   Mary was an avid bridge player, had a hole in one playing golf, and was a member of the Oswego Bowling Hall of Fame.  She was a Cub Scout Den Mother, served as an election poll worker, and was a longtime Communicant of St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Mary was predeceased by her loving husband Robert Francis Murray in 1984.

Two daughters and four sons survive her, Kay (Roger McEwen) Yager of Hannibal, NY, Patti (Mark) Franks of Aurora, Colorado, Robert (Phyllis) Murray, Jr. of  Brockport, NY, Donald (Frani) Murray of Oswego, Thomas (Patty) Murray of Oswego, Timothy (Aya) Murray of Culver City, California. Fifteen grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchildren, one brother, Donald Day of Oswego, several nieces and nephews also survive Mrs. Murray.

She was predeceased by two brothers, Russell Day, Jr., Robert Day, and one sister Ruth Smith.

Calling hours will be Tuesday, March 9, 2021, from 4-6 PM at the Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to The Autism Research Foundation 4182 Adams Avenue San Diego, California 92116. www.autism.org or The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) at www.rarediseases.org or call 617-249-7300 would be appreciated.