Murray Hensch

Murray Austin Hensch died unexpectedly in his home on September 24th, 2016 in Hudson, NH at the age of 53. Murray was born on December 29th, 1962 in Edmonton, Alberta to Ernst Albert Hensch and Marlene Ruth Zaft. He graduated from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (1987) with an associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and the University of Alberta (1992) with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Murray was sealed for time and all eternity to Lynn Marie Gray, his best friend, on October 9,1993 in the Cardston, Alberta temple. Murray was always very proud of his family and devoted his life to their betterment. He spent his life sharing his considerable knowledge and enthusiasm for his hobbies (woodworking, guitar, photography, ham radio, and home repair) with his family and any who were in need of his service. His life was lived as an example of humility, long suffering, patience, brotherly love and service to others. He was admired for his calm and quiet strength, as well as his willingness to serve. Murray was employed at Integra LifeSciences of Billerica, MA. He was the owner of Murray Hensch Photography; with his daughter, he actively captured life events using his love of photography. As a ham radio operator (K1MUR), he was active in the Nashua Area Radio Club. He loved chocolate. He was an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and actively participated in the affairs of the church locally and in the Northeast region. Murray is survived by his wife, Lynn; children, Laurel (17) and Marvin (14); brother Greg; sister-in-law Colette; his nephew and niece, Zachary and Brittny (Alberta, Canada); and his aunt, Dianna Schmitz (Alberta, Canada) and aunt Barbara Hensch (Alberta, Canada). He is preceded in death by his parents; Marlene and Albert Hensch (Alberta, Canada), uncle; Elwood Hensch (Alberta, Canada), and aunt; Shirley (Zaft) Walberg (Alberta, Canada). Visiting Hours will be held Friday, September 30th from 5:00-8:00 pm at the Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Ferry Street, Hudson, NH. Additional visitation time from 8:00-8:45 am the following morning on Saturday October 1st preceding the funeral services that will be held from 9:00-10:00am with a reception to follow at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 110 Concord Street, Nashua, NH. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Murray’s life. In lieu of flowers, there will be a Memorial Fund for his children’s education (www.youcaring.com/murrayhenschmemorial). To leave an online message of condolence, for more information or directions, please visit www.dumontsullivan.com. The Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home in Hudson is in charge of arrangements. The family would like to thank the Hudson Police department and all others who have demonstrated incredible kindness and love during this difficult time.

Murray Hensch

December 29, 1962 - September 24, 2016