LACONIA----James R. Murgatroy Sr., 77, of 204 Messer Street, Laconia, NH, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Jim was born January 2, 1943, to the late Roy and Edna Murgatroy.
Jim loved the outdoors, fishing and hunting. He loved living on Opeeche Lake. Jim was a jack-of-all-trades having worked for many different construction companies over the years. Jim is remembered for his many years spent maintaining St. Lambert's, Union and Bayside Cemeteries. Jim retired in 2006 after losing his wife Shirley of 45 years.
Jim is survived by his sister Jane Knuer of Gilford, his sons Jack Murgatroy and partner Pamela Queen of Laconia, Joseph Murgatroy and wife Sheree of Belmont, daughters Jane Harmon and husband Russell, and Judith Daigneault and her husband, Scott, twelve grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and several cousins. Jim was predeceased by his parents, his wife, his son James Murgatroy Jr., granddaughter Jenni Ann Harmon and his brother Richard.
Per Jim's request there will be no calling hours.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Murgatroy's home on Sunday, November 8, 2020 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. All are welcome to come and pay their respects.
Donations can be made in Jim's memory to the Jenni Ann Harmon Scholarship Fund, C/O Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 7312, Gilford, NH 03247 or the Anderson Ganong Cancer Center at Lakes Region General Hospital, 80 Highland Street, Laconia, NH 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services and 603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH, 03246, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit www.wilkinsonbeane.com.