Roger M. Murphy

Roger M. Murphy

Roger Murphy Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 24 to Aug. 25, 2008.
YARMOUTH — Roger M. Murphy, 61, of Yarmouth entered the gates of heaven on Aug. 21, 2008. He passed peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves his beloved wife, Doris, with whom he shared six short but wonderful years of marriage.

Roger was raised in Hampstead, N.H., where he lived until moving to Cape Cod after marrying his wife, Doris, in 2002. He was employed at The Cove at Yarmouth as a maintenance and pool technician. Roger enjoyed golf and woodworking, as well as traveling with his wife, Doris. They traveled most recently to Ireland in April, a country he had always dreamed of visiting. Roger also truly loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a devoted member of the South Yarmouth United Methodist Church, where he served as treasurer and trustee.

Roger is also survived by his sons, Michael and Matthew Murphy, of Salem, N.H.; a brother, Paul Murphy, of Lee, N.H.; his stepdaughter Karen DelVecchio, of Blackstone; and stepsons Jeffrey and Daniel Phillips of Yarmouth. He was "Grampy" to Mia DelVecchio.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held today, Monday, Aug. 25, at 2 p.m. at the South Yarmouth United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Roger's name may be made to the South Yarmouth United Methodist Church Memorial Fund 322 Old Main St., South Yarmouth, MA 02664.

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August 30, 2008

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August 28, 2008

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August 26, 2008

Dan Phillips posted to the memorial.

ELCINEIDE SANTOS

August 30, 2008

OUR THOUGHTS AND
PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
I WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH.

Judy Russell and Joe Carvalho

August 28, 2008

We offer our sincere sympathies to you and your family. May your wonderful memories of Roger help to ease you through this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Dan Phillips

August 26, 2008

There are no words to express how much we will all miss Roger. He was always a pleasure to be around. He joined our family so seamlessly and over the years became a great friend. I grew to respect him very much and I know in some ways I will model myself after him. Roger fought very hard and has earned his place in heaven. We miss you very much Roger, but know we will see each other again someday.

Chuck Spillane

August 25, 2008

I am sorry to hear of Roger's passing. I work at Millipore and spent many a good time with Roger in the company golf league

Barry and Patty Aston

August 25, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rosella & Stephen Galofaro

August 25, 2008

We are thinking of you in your time of sorrow.

Kathy Fritzell

August 25, 2008

May God, the giver of all comfort, comfort you all at this time and bring you peace. Jesus won the victory over death so that Roger could be with Him now. I will miss seeing his smiley face around the Cove.

Jeff Phillips

August 25, 2008

Roger was truly a great man and so many of us will miss him terribly. I feel so lucky that he found his way into our family and was such a wonderful husband to my mom. I have so many wonderful memories with Roger and they will fill my heart with happiness for the rest of my life. I will never forget Roger, he had so much talent and wisdom, and shared much of it while saying very little. I am just sorry I wasn't able to share, experience and learn even more from him. He was so wonderful and I loved Roger very much.

Peter and Margery Mars

August 24, 2008

We wish time spent with those we love could last forever...and in our hearts it will. With sympathy and in love to you and yours.

Mark & Sandy Blanchette

August 24, 2008

May you find comfort in precious memories that you shared together. We will surely miss Roger, as he was a fine man and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with his entire family at this sorrowful time.

Michelle Dunbar

August 24, 2008

I will miss you very much. I'm still looking for your license plates in the parking lot. Hope we can get all 50 states soon. Love ya Michelle

Orthniel & Nancy Thompson

August 24, 2008

Dear! Mrs. Murphy,Dan..Faith..Jeff, & Mrs. Phillips.Thank you for giving us this opportunity, to say a few words about ROGER.
Roger and I worked for the same establishment, for about 3 yrs, and I found him to be a very Honorable & Thoughtful Man. At times,during our lunch break, we would find ourselves talking about Gardening, and the amount of different vegetables that he grew in NH..He was a fun Person to talk to.All our lives will be enlightend by knowing him, and he will be Greately missed."Our Thoughts Are With You During Your Time Of Sorrow". Best Wishes, O.T. & Nancy.

Charlie & Marcia Moser

August 24, 2008

We will miss Roger with his gentle nature and ready smile. Always ready to help those that needed him. We pray that you find God's peace. How is peace possible when you are feeling pain, fear and loss? It is possible only through knowing God. Philippians 4:6-7 tells us not to worry but instead to pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for what He has done. His peace will guard your heart and mind. May our Lord bless you with comfort and His peace as you continue on life's journey.

joanne farrow

August 24, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

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