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Richard Murphy Obituary

Richard 'Dick' F. Murphy Westminster businessman; 71 WESTMINSTER Richard "Dick" F. Murphy, 71, died Monday, September 22, 2008, at Leominster Hospital, after a brief illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Jeannine (Nault) Murphy. He is also survived by his family: three sons, Michael F. and his wife, Lynn of Westminster, Sean and his wife, Michelle, Richard J. Murphy; and a daughter, Kathleen (Murphy) Hawkins, all of Leominster; his grandchildren, Loriann Hawkins, Jasmine (Murphy) Barry, Jennifer Murphy, Ryan Murphy, Kevin, Dan, Drew and Jack Murphy; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Al of Winchendon, and Paul of Leominster; along with many nieces and nephews. Dick most recently owned Ed's Mailing Services and Advanced Delivery Service before retiring. Previous to that, he had worked at the Fitchburg Sentinel and Enterprise in the advertising department and also at the former Montachusett Review as the Advertising Manager. He was known for his great sense of humor and he enjoyed "trying" to play golf, was an avid card player, and also enjoyed the beaches of Maine and Florida. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. MURPHY Funeral services are to be held in private at the convenience of the family. A Celebration of Life Ceremony for all friends and family will be held Sunday, September 28th between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. at The Fitchburg Elks, Ashby State Rd, Fitchburg, MA. Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg is directing arrangements.

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Published by Sentinel & Enterprise on Sep. 25, 2008.

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Bil Thibodeau

September 29, 2008

My thoughts and prayers have been with all of you this past week. I am truly sorry for your sudden loss and hope you have comfort in knowing how admired Dick Murphy has been for so many people.

God bless Uncle Dick

Marcia Donovan

September 29, 2008

Dear Mike - My thoughts and prayers are truly with you and your family at this time. I often think of the the friendship with you and my cousin John. Marcia Donovan

Connie Burgess

September 28, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss. Dick was a memorable guy with a wonderful sense of humor. Let your memories of good times sustain you through the tough days.

Lesley Mathews

September 28, 2008

Loriann and family,

So sorry for your loss and that I could not be there. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mel & Janice Zeoli

September 27, 2008

Dear Jeannine, Janice and I were shocked and saddened to hear of "Murphy's" passing. I all ready miss him at the card table and will miss his assured ways when it came to winning anything. Our hope is that you cherrish the good memories as time moves on and that you may find some comfort from those happier times. Please take care and please convey our sympathy to your family. Mel and Janice Zeoli

Bob Milner

September 27, 2008

Sure will miss my Eagle brother this winter in FL....

Michelle Hanley

September 27, 2008

Loriann,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

PATTY SIMONDS

September 27, 2008

IT HAS BEEN A WHILE SINCE I SAW UNCLE DICK AND THE FAMILY, BUT I OFTEN THINK OF EVERYONE. I AM SORRY TO HEAR THAT HE IS NO LONGER WITH US. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL OF THE FAMILY. COUSIN PATTY (MURPHY) AND DON SIMONDS

Debbie and Rick Shanks

September 26, 2008

Jeannine and Family,
We were deeply saddened to learn of Murph's passing. He was such a great guy and we have enjoyed many happy memories and laughs with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. God bless, Debbie and Rick Shanks

David Helenius

September 26, 2008

Murphy Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dick was a great person and one of the "Coolest" dads I will ever know. I'm glad I got to know "Mr Murph" at an early age in the old neighborhood and will miss his great sense of humor. God Bless us all, or maybe he already has for allowing us to have known Richard.

Scott & Gisele Doyle

September 26, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Tammy & Ryan Murphy

September 26, 2008

My prayer and thoughts are with all The Murphy family. Dick had the best sense of humor and the ability to make everybody laugh! He was a great gift to everyone who knew him.

Brian Langelier

September 25, 2008

Mrs "Murph" & Sean,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the Murphy family. I was deeply saddened to hear the news of Mr Murph's passing. He was great guy with a funny sense of humor. He will be deeply missed.

Janet Banville

September 25, 2008

Jeannine & Sean, please accept my sincere condolences. "Murph" was a great man and mentor who was always there with a gentle voice of reason whenever I needed him. I've thought of Dick often today and it saddens me to know he's gone. Dick touched many lives in this "advertising" community and we willl never forget him. Rest in Peace Dick~

Don &Kathy Strader

September 25, 2008

I wrote this poem when my mother died and hope it is comforting to you also.


Ah life, why do I love thee

I love thee as the cool sea mist
that touches my face

I love thee as the clear blue sky
that has no end

I love thee as the morning Sun
that warms my soul

But if there be:

No mountains to urge me on
Nor quiet seas to sooth my gaze

No energy to try my skills
Nor victories to celebrate my days

Then deliver me from a hopeless existence
that I may pass on to a new

Fred & Mary E. Peloquin

September 25, 2008

Dear Jeannine & Family,
We're sorry to hear of Murphys passing. We know how close you were to each other. May it be of some comfort to know that we also share in your sorrow. You're in our prayers. May God bless you all.

Judy and Alan Stickles

September 25, 2008

Dear Jeannine,

I was very happy to meet you at Loriann's the other day although under very sad circumstances. It was finally nice to meet someone from her family because she has become part of ours. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If I can be of any help in any way, let Loriann know because like she told you, I took care of all these affairs for my parents and my in-laws. They are tough to get through, but help is just a phone call away. Take care.

John Blake

September 25, 2008

Please know that John and I have you in our thoughts and prayers at this unhappy time
Joyce & John Blake

Walt & Kelly Hansen

September 25, 2008

Dear Sean,

We are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Joe Lemay

September 25, 2008

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