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Elizabeth Murphy Obituary

Elizabeth M. Murphy of Dracut; 65 Dracut Elizabeth M. (Goss) Murphy, 65, a resident of Dracut, died Sunday July 20th at her home surrounded by her family after a fight with cancer. She was born in Somerville on July 28, 1942, and was a daughter of the late John and Cyrilla (Bustard) Goss. She received her education in Arlington schools and was a graduate of Matignon High School in Cambridge. Prior to her retirement, Ms. Murphy was employed for many years as an accounting administrator in the high tech industry. She is survived by a son Sean C. Murphy and his wife Jessica of Wilton, NH; two daughters Lisa J. Marberblatt and her husband Scott of Swamscott, and Maribeth Heggarty and her fiancé Chuck Zdanowicz, both of Methuen; seven grandchildren Chandra Wark, Colleen Heggarty, Sam Zdanowicz, Michael Heggarty, Aliyah Marberblatt, Charlotte Murphy, Penelope Murphy; two brothers Jack Goss and his wife Pat of Mattapoisette and Paul Goss of Tyngsboro; a sister Margaret Goss of Arlington; the father of her children, Timothy Murphy, of Woburn; and several nieces and nephews. MURPHY It being her wishes there will be no calling hours. Funeral Service will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to the Lowell General Hospital Cancer Center, 295 Varnum Ave., Lowell, MA 01854. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT. For online condolences visit dracutfuneralhome.com.
Published by Lowell Sun on Jul. 22, 2008.

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Linda (Money) Williams

July 24, 2008

I am very sad to learn of your mothers passing. She was a patient, kind person. I have fond memories of hanging out at your home on Noble Drive. I still remember the day you all moved in and I thought it was so cool that Sean had a mini-bike. Lisa and I were good friends for many years, we always found things to do, going on all day adventures hiking in the woods, making up games, and recipes, some of them were so horrible, but your mom always let us figure it out for ourselves. I still remember her sitting at the kitchen table reading. I have often thought of how everyone’s life turned out. I hope you will find strength together to get through this difficult time.

Affectionately,

Jody Gallagher

July 24, 2008

The Murphys~
I had the pleasure of working with your mother for a number of years at Adden Furniture and had kept in touch with her during her courageous battle. My heartfelt condolences to you all during this difficult time. I will truly miss my friend Liz.

Mary Linehan

July 23, 2008

Dear Maribeth, Lisa, Sean and Families
We want you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Liz was a wonderful woman who we were privelaged to have known. Her courage will be your strength and she will always be with you. She is your guardian angle.
Love Mark and Mary Linehan

Erin Silver

July 23, 2008

Maribeth and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your memories be a comfort and know that she is at peace.
Love,
Erin, Joel,Jacob and Joseph Silver

Mary Haddad

July 23, 2008

Liz - All your friends from our old St. Michael's group send you our love and prayers. We will always remember all the long talks and the fun things we did together. When we think of you, we think of some of your favorite things - Rockport, Neil Diamond, and M&Ms. We send our sympathies to Lisa, Sean and MaryBeth.

Lizzie Sherriff

July 23, 2008

Sean, Lisa, Maribeth and your families,
You have all been in my thoughts and prayers for a long time. I am so sad for you all and can't imagine how you must be feeling. I know your mom went through a lot and it is good to know she is in peace now. I will keep you in my thoughts.

Love, Lizzie

tim murphy

July 22, 2008

Peace at last after a long hard fight. Liz was a loving mother and she will always be in my heart.

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