Irene Murray (Kadyeski)

It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of Irene Murray (Kadyeski), age 75, of 578 Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville, Massachusetts on August 18, 2026.  Born in Gardner Massachusetts in 1951, Irene was the devoted spouse of William (Bill) Murray for 51 years and loving parent to her three children - Carlene, Nolan, and Eli.

Irene graduated from Gardner High School, Class of 1969. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Worcester State College, as well as her teaching certification. She became a Registered Nurse in the Mt. Wachusett Community College Nursing Program, and continued to educate herself throughout her life. She also taught at the Nature Training School in Paxton, MA.

Irene was known by many as a wife, mother, sister, cousin and friend. As an avid nature lover, she spent much time outdoors, walking, exploring and she especially loved to go kayaking with family and friends whenever she could. As a nurse, she cared for those in need throughout her life. In her retirement, she continued to work and volunteer in healthcare, most recently at Heywood Hospital.

She was involved at the ARC of North Central Massachusetts and also volunteered on the Council of Aging in Templeton and at the Baldwinville Senior Center. She was involved in her community at the Senior Center, Historical Society and Women’s Auxiliary at Baldwinville Legion. She also made an effort to visit those who were unable to get out on their own.

Irene had a love for travel and relished being able to visit family and friends in California, Holland, Germany and even Japan. Wilson Bus tours were often on her to do list - where she would take her beloved son Eli to experience the world outside of our region. Music and art played an important part in her life, especially singing with her church and multiple choirs throughout the region. She had most recently taken up the violin as her newest instrument. Irene lived a life full of purpose and joy. Her devout belief in God was core to everything she did and her volunteer work extended to helping in her worship groups. She was devoted to her family and her happiest moments were when her family, friends and extended family were together making memories.

Irene leaves behind to cherish her memory: her husband Bill Murray, daughter Carlene Murray and her three children, son Nolan Murray and his wife Candace, her sidekick and son, Eli Murray and her sister and best friend, Sally Keiran. She also leaves many relatives and in-laws who will miss her deeply. We will miss her more than words can say. May she rest in peace alongside loved ones who have predeceased her, including her parents Mary and John Kadyeski and her precious Aunt Irene Fucile, who raised Irene and Sally from a very young age; and her mother-in-law Marie Murray.

A brief service will be held at 10:00 am on September 2, 2026 at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery 111 Glenallen Street, Winchendon, MA. 01475.

A Celebration of Life will also be held on September 2, 2026 at 6:00 pm at Bethany Baptist Church in Gardner, Massachusetts. All who knew and loved Irene are invited to attend and share their favorite memories.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to The Templeton Senior Community Center, 16 Senior Dr, Baldwinville, MA 01436 or the New Hope Bible Chapel, PO Box 189 Templeton, MA 01468, in Irene Murray’s honor.