Hildur Murdock

JACKSONVILLE - Hildur Elaine Holland Murdock, 84, died on Sunday, November 28, at the Jack Bryne Center for Palliative & Hospice Care in Lebanon, NH.
Hildur (Heedie) was born on August 25, 1937, in Monroe Bridge, MA, to Harry Elliot Holland and Rena Hazel Dumas Holland who preceded her in death. She graduated from Drury High School and went on to marry Robert L. Murdock. Heedie had resided in Jacksonville for most of her life; she spent a brief time in Ohio, returning to Jacksonville to be closer to loved ones.
Heedie had spent many years working at Brattleboro Family Eye Care. She enjoyed working for many years for Robert Cotter OD, prior to retirement. Her interests included knitting with her best friend Susie Putnam and the KnitWits group, reading, camping with her family, and Couples Club.
She was also the superintendent of Sunday school, a founding member of Whitingham Ambulance Service Inc., a selectperson, and a director for the Whitingham Free Public Library, and supported various local organizations.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandson Logan Robert Huri; sister Shirley Reynolds; and nephew Terry Reynolds and niece Peggy Porter. She is survived by Melody (Robert) Eccher, Adam (Sara), Zane and Hazel Eccher; Evan (Kayla), Blake, and Berkley Eccher; Melissa Matz; Richard (Rick) Matz; Betsey Huri; Patrick (Ashley Schroll) Jenna Huri; Kyle (Kylie) Huri; and Grace Huri.
She is also survived by sisters Audrey Eilers and Sharron Mirke; sister-in-law Bernice Murdock; Lois Bouchard; Richard (Sue) Tefft; Rosemarie Dufresne; Andrew (Laurie) Murdock, Leah  Belanger; Matthew Murdock; Raymond Eilers; Rodney Eilers; Rhonda (Omar) Smith; Karl (Joanne) Mirke; Nancy (Stanley) Janovsky; Denise Carrier; Joe (Estelle) Reynolds; and Don Reynolds. Prior to her death, Melody, Melissa, Betsey, and their families were able to spend time with her.
Funeral services for Heedie will be held on Saturday, December 4, at 3 pm at the Jacksonville Community Church, with burial at the Jacksonville cemetery. Refreshments will follow at the Sunday school. Masks are requested.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to the Jacksonville Community Church or a charity of choice.