Beverly J. (McCloy) Murray

   Beverly J. Murray, 90, Clayton passed away Sunday afternoon, January 4, 2026, at St. Joseph's Home, Ogdensburg where she had resided since August 2019.

   Beverly was born December 16, 1935 in Syracuse, the daughter of William J. and Helen M. (Baldwin) McCloy. She was a graduate of St. Anthony of Padua and Powelson Business Institute, both in Syracuse. On October 22, 1955 she married John R. Murray at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Syracuse with Fr. James Nicholson officiating. Deacon Murray died April 8, 2024.

   Beverly's pride and joy was in raising her eight children and being a homemaker. Beverly also was an executive secretary for many years at Fayetteville-Manlius High School. Having spent her childhood summers in Brockville, Ontario, Beverly held a lifelong passion for the St. Lawrence River and the Thousand Islands. The purchase of their retirement home on the River in Clayton was the fulfillment of a lifetime's dream.

   Beverly was a former communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes, Syracuse, where she was a member and former president of their Altar Rosary Society and St. Mary's Church, Clayton. Beverly volunteered at Hawn Memorial Library, the Opera House, and Antique Boat Museum and was a member of Clayton Traveler's Club. She enjoyed reading, spending time with her grandchildren, and her days on the River.

   Beverly is survived by her seven children, John R. Murray Jr., Chittenango, Linda Stagnitta and Thomas Booth, Alexandria Bay, William P. Murray and wife Hazel, Nicaragua, David A. Murray, Phoenix, AZ, Daniel J. Murray and wife Wendy, Sumter, SC, Scott A. Murray, Syracuse, and Christopher J. Murray and wife Jessica, Clayton; eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; and several nieces, and cousins. Along with her husband, she was predeceased by her son Steven F Murray, two daughters-in-law, Cheryl and Becky Murray, and sister, Marilyn Hirsh and husband Richard.

   A calling hour will be held on Wednesday, June 17, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM  at St. Mary's Church followed by the funeral mass celebrated at 11 :00 AM. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted with Cummings Funeral Service, Inc., Clayton and online condolences to Beverly's family may be posted at www.cummingsfuneral.com. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Joseph's Nursing Home for their care and devotion to Beverly and in lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Joseph’s Foundation at 950 Linden St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669.