HALLOWELL -- Cora Elizabeth Reade Murray, 90, died Aug. 22, 2012 in Augusta.She was born May 30, 1922, in Weare, N.H., daughter of Roy N. Reade and Olive Wood Reade.She was predeceased by sisters, Beatrice Reade Johnson and Blanche Reade Noss.Cora was predeceased by her husband, George L. Murray, in 1999. She is survived by six children: five daughters, Bonita Hahn of Yarmouth, Lorraine and her husband, Walt Shackford, of Rochester, N.H., Paula and her husband, Ed Englehart, of Dixfield, Linda and her husband, Jim Murphy, of Blue Hill, Pamela and her husband, Frank Howe, of Farmingdale, and one son, George and his wife, Sharon Murray, of Augusta. Cora is survived by 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Cora was predeceased by a son, Quintin, and a daughter, Baby Faye. Cora was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker who loved her family and enjoyed life. Cora had many lifelong friendships.Cora grew up in Weare, graduating from Weare High School in 1940. She moved to Maine after marrying (Jan. 3, 1942) her husband, George of 57 years. They retired to Newport, Maine in 1982, where they had summered for many previous years at their beloved camp on Lake Sebasticook.Cora was the center of her family and friends, gathering those around her to "live, laugh and love."The family wishes to thank Woodlands Assisted Living of Hallowell, MaineGeneral Medical Center and HealthReach Hospice for her wonderful care; Dr. Arun Ranganath and all of her primary caregivers.Family and friends are invited to gather at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 24 to share a last cup of tea or coffee with Cora, sharing memories with family and remembering the good times from her long and happy life. A funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m. A family graveside committal service will be held at Riverside Cemetery, 170 Bennoch Road, Orono.Donations, in her memory may be made to Woodlands Assisted Living, 152 Winthrop St., Hallowell.