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Judith Murphy Obituary

MURPHY, Judith A. (Judge) 70, of Norwell, died in her home on Tuesday evening. She was born in Boston on Dec. 19, 1937, the daughter of the late Henry and Anne (McLaughlin) Judge. She was raised and educated in Jamaica Plain, and has lived in Norwell the past 42 years. Mrs. Murphy enjoyed gardening, cooking and decorating. She is survived by her husband, Robert T. Murphy, 1 son, Michael R. Murphy of Boston, 2 daughters, Michelle M. Perry and her husband, Ted of Rockland & Monica Lynn Murphy of Norwell, 2 brothers, Robert Judge of Dedham and Gerald Judge of Dalton, NH and 1 granddaughter, Caroline Perry. She was the sister of the late Thomas Judge. The Funeral Mass will be on Saturday at 9 AM in St. Helen Church, 383 Washington St., Rte. 53 in Norwell. Interment will be in Washington Street Cemetery in Norwell. Visiting hours will be Friday from 4-8 PM in the Sullivan Funeral Home, 551 Washington St., Rte. 53 in HANOVER. For directions and guestbook visit: sullivanfuneralhome.com 781-878-0920 Family Owned & Operated Since 1897

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 11 to Sep. 12, 2008.

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Amy Dempsey

September 12, 2008

To the Murphy family

I was so sorry to read of your mother's passing. I have so many great memories being at your house and summer nights in the pool. May all the stories and laughs that you have spent together as a family help you through this difficult time.

Chrisann Williams

September 11, 2008

Michelle and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You always shared such great stories about your mom. They are treasured memories. Hold them close and think of them often through the days to come. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Anne Marie Price

September 11, 2008

Bob, Michael, Michelle and Monica, My sincere condolences on Judy's passing. I will always remember her as a warm-hearted person with a great sense of humor. She was a fabulous cook and a wonderful Mother. Sorry that I can not be with you tomorrow or Saturday, but my thoughts and prayers are with you all. With love, Anne Marie (Sakowich) Price

john Hayes Jr

September 10, 2008

To the Murphy Family, our deepest condolences at this time of your loss. You and Judy are in our thoughts and prayers, and I will always remember Judys infectous smile. May God Bless you all. Dr. John Hayes Jr, Patti, Jes and Amanda.

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