Lee E. Murch Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lee E. Murch of Chesapeake City, Maryland, who passed away on September 24, 2025, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his significant other Barbara Folsom Murch; his parents, Josephine Murch and Percy E. Murch; and his siblings, B. Dean Murch of Massachusetts and Nathalie Varney of North Carolina.
He is survived by: his children, Patricia Murch Derick (Dan) of Newark, DE, John Murch of Cape Coral, FL, Karen Marshall (Ed) of Milford, DE and Susan Murch Marryott (Tom) of Annapolis, MD; and his grandchildren, Erin, Meghan, Catherine, Brendan and Patrick. He is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews, and godchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Cecil County Animal Services (Chesapeake City, MD), Faithful Friends Animal Society (New Castle, DE) or your local animal shelter in honor of Lee and Abby, his beloved black lab and friend whom he rescued and who, in turn, rescued him.
