Colleen A. Murphy

Colleen A. Murphy Sacred Heart Parishioner LOWELL Colleen Ann Murphy, 54, died Thursday morning, September 4, 2008 at Massachusetts General Hospital following an extended illness. Colleen was born in Lowell on August 13, 1954, a daughter of the late William E. and Catherine E. (O'Loughlin) Murphy. She attended Lowell schools and was a graduate of Sacred Heart Grammar School, Lowell High School, and the University of Lowell. She was a parishioner of the former Sacred Heart Church. A longtime Lowell resident, Colleen had recently been living in Nashua, NH. Until her death, Colleen was employed in the Finance Department of Partners HealthCare in Charlestown. She enjoyed reading and enjoyed being with her nieces, nephews, and friends. Surviving Colleen are her brothers, William E. Murphy and his wife Katherine of Lowell, John J. Murphy and his wife Nancy of Lowell, and Terrance Murphy and his wife Valerie of Chelmsford; her nieces and nephews, Ryan Murphy, Robert Murphy, William Murphy, John Sexton, Justin Sexton, Meredith Ferreira and her husband Gary, Rebecca Powers, Alexandra Murphy, and Arianna Murphy; one great niece, Aurora Ferreira; her brother-in-law, Alan Sexton of Lowell, and her good friends, Maureen Gys, Cheryl Ballos, and Sally Jeglinski. Colleen was also the sister of the late Catherine (Murphy) Sexton. MURPHY In Boston, Sept. 4, 2008 at Mass General Hospital following an extended illness. Colleen A. Murphy, 54, a longtime Lowell resident It being her wish, private Family Funeral Services will take place. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Colleen's memory may be made to the charity of your choice. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 978-459-9222.