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Teresa Murphy Obituary

75, of Merrimack, NH, died Saturday August 2, 2008 at Northeast Rehabilitation in Nashua, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Murphy was born April 3, 1933 in Waltham, MA and was the daughter of Dennis J. and Delia M. (Keane) O'Brien. She was raised and educated in the Waltham area and was a graduate of Arizona State University. She served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Mrs. Murphy was employed as an Office Manager with Nixdorf Computer Co. and others prior to her retirement. She lived most of her life in Massachusetts prior to moving to Merrimack in 1985. She was predeceased by her husband of 33 years, Joseph L. Murphy in 1987. Members of the family include 2 daughters, Eileen M. Murphy of Merrimack and Maureen E. Tompkins of Georgia, granddaughter Erin E. Tompkins also of Georgia, as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at Our lady of Mercy Catholic Church 16 Baboosic Lake Rd. Merrimack and burial will be at Last Rest Cemetery of Merrimack. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the American Cancer Association, suite 110 2 Commerce Drive Bedford, NH 03110 or The Leary Firefighters Foundation 594 Broadway Suite #409 New York, NY 10012. For more info, or to sign an on-line guestbook go to: www.rivetfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 3, 2008.

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Mike Casey

August 8, 2008

Mrs. Murphy,
Maam, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USAF during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Rickelle and Dr. Moriarty

August 4, 2008

We are very sorry to hear about Teresa. She was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts go out to Eileen and her family.

Ed O'Brien

August 4, 2008

Please accept our sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jill Wyman

August 4, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pat Maguire and family

August 3, 2008

With our deepest sympathy

Kelly and Dave Keating

August 3, 2008

Sorry for your loss

Carol and Steve Cosindas (Maguire)

August 3, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

The Staff of George R. Rivet Funeral Home

August 2, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

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