Jean C. Murray, 94, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, surrounded by her five dedicated and loving daughters.  Jean was born on New Year's Day in 1929 to the late John and Julia (Bowen) Cote in Springfield.  She was raised and educated in Springfield and graduated from Commerce High School in 1947.  Jean married Thomas P. Murray in 1952 and they began their life together welcoming their five daughters.  After fifty-seven years of marriage, Thomas predeceased Jean in 2010.  Jean enjoyed her many years employed at the former Steiger's Department Store spending most of her time in the Hall Galleries.  Jean's world centered around her children and extended family.  In her leisure time Jean enjoyed knitting, gardening, and vacationing each summer at the Cape with her family.  She leaves beloved children, Therese and Ronald Prisby of West Springfield, Ann Marie and Daniel Berube of Feeding Hills, Maureen and Robert Regan of South Hadley, Janet and Douglas Sessions of Agawam, and Denise Murray of Enfield.  Jean also leaves her loving sister, Marguerite Spitzak of Concord, and was predeceased by her brother, Joseph Cote.  Left to carry on her legacy are her grandchildren, Shawn, David, Brian, Craig (Karly), Kevin, Caroline, Andrea (Brian), Erica (Andrew), Erin (Joseph), and Korie.  She leaves great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Juliette, Chatham, Granger, Bodie, Francesca and Alessi. Jean also leaves many cherished memories and friends at Brownstone Gardens III in East Longmeadow where she spent her last twelve years.  The family wants to give a special thanks to Margaret Miller for all the kindness and caring she showed Jean over the past several years.  Relatives and friends are invited to a Funeral Mass on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 10am at Sacred Heart Church, 1061 Springfield Street in Feeding Hills. The burial will follow in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, any memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104 or to Sacred Heart Church.  For online condolences, please visit www.curranjones.com