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Robert Murphy Obituary

MURPHY, Robert F. Of Wakefield Oct. 15. Husband of Jeanne (Frank) Murphy. Father of Elaine Taylor of Meredith, NH, Roberta Preston of Plymouth and Robert Murphy Jr. of Wakefield. Brother of Mary True of Haverhill, Lorraine Murphy of W. Roxbury and the late Edward and William Murphy. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Funeral from the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., WAKEFIELD on Saturday at 10:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church at 11:30 AM. Relatives and friends may call at the Funeral Home on Friday 4-8 PM. Interment Forest Glade Cemetery, Wakefield. For obit/directions/guestbook, www.mcdonaldfs.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 16, 2008.

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Suzanne Maloney

October 19, 2008

Dear Bob,Deb and family, I'm so sorry to hear about you're loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.Suzanne Maloney and family

Kelly Leblanc

October 17, 2008

Elaine, Paul, Matt, Susan & family,

My sincere condolences for your loss.May you be guided by peace during this difficult time.

pamela (collins) macpherson

October 16, 2008

murph - I am so sorry to hear or your dad's passing. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.

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