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A new piece of sculpture has been donated to the Burlington Sculpture Park by resident Maureen Wall and her brothers in honor of their parents, Tom and Florence Murray.

Wall was inspired to donate the sculpture after visiting the web site of Dale Rodgers, creator of the Havoc the dog sculpture on Burlington Common. Wall was captivated by one of Rodgers’ other sculptures that incorporated cardinals into its design. Ever since the passing of her parents, Maureen has felt comforted by a male and female cardinals who regularly visit her yard.

“I wanted to find a place other than the cemetery for people to visit and remember loved ones. Sometimes cemeteries focus on the loss and death rather than the beauty of the lives lived,” said Wall. “It makes me and my siblings so happy to honor our parents while giving back to the town they loved so much.”

Tom and Florence Murray served the Town of Burlington for decades. Tom was a firefighter and Florence served as a Police Traffic Supervisor. The couple married in 1961 and raised their four children in Burlington. Both Tom and Florence were known to quietly lend a helping hand to neighbors starting a new business, or who needed support through times of struggle or loss. They were an integral part of the Burlington community and considered the townspeople extended family members. Tom was also a prominent 2nd generation real estate developer.

“My parents took pride in building homes, families and communities as opposed to just houses,” said Wall. “I think this sculpture is a beautiful permanent memorial to my parents and the significance of Burlington in their lives.”

The Sculpture Park Committee is proud to accept this lovely sculpture in honor of Tom and Florence Murray which will be unveiled Saturday, September 4th 9am at the Burlington Sculpture Park located at the corner of Bedford and Center Street between the Grandview Farm and Burlington Police Station. All are welcome to attend this exciting event.

Those interested in contributing to the Sculpture Park can reach out through the Burlington Sculpture Park website or contact Barbara L’Heureux at  barbaralh@comcast.net or call
 781-460-0054.