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Mary Murphy Obituary

MURPHY, Mary F. "Sis" (Regan) Of Winthrop, June 15, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Honorable John L. Murphy Jr. Devoted mother of John L. Murphy lll and hiswife Helen, Elaine K. Marks and her husband Philip, Kathleen A. Costonis, and Ellen M. Murphy, all of Winthrop, Paul T. Murphy and his wife Jennifer of Marblehead, Edmund J. Murphy of CA, Mary M. Raymond and her husband Douglas of North Reading, Janet M. Murphy of West Peabody, Michael K. Murphy and his wife Mindy of Swampscott, and Susan J. Pronco and her husband Paul of Wakefield. Nurturing grandmother "Bee" to Paul, Jaclyn, Brian, Bridgid, Dianne, Danielle, Christina, Brendan, Kristen, Patrick, Bryce, Chase, Davis, Regan, Devin, Stephanie, Kaitlin, and Ryan. Sister of Elaine "Puff" Dray of Old Deerfield and the late Thomas L. Regan Jr. of Hingham. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home, 210 Winthrop St., WINTHROP, on Sat., at 10:30 am. Funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church at 11:30 am. Relatives and friends invited. Interment will be in Winthrop Cemetery (Belle Isle Section). Memorial donations in her name may be made to the Prader-Willi Syndrome of New England, c/o Mary Murphy Raymond, 27 Westward Cir., North Reading, MA 01864 or to the Children's Hospital of Boston, 1 Autumn St., #731, Boston, MA 02215. She was the enthusiastic supporter of her children and grandchildren's sporting events, recitals, plays, and accomplishments. A Boston sports fan and a fantastic baker. Late member of the Cottage Park Yacht Club Thursday afternoon Bowling League and the Indian Mound Ladies Golf League of Ossipee, NH. Visiting hours Thursday from 4-8 pm and Friday from 7-9 pm. For guestbook and directions go to www.mauricekirbyfh.com Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home Winthrop 617-846-0909

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 17 to Jun. 19, 2009.

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Charlotte Coffey Carroll

June 21, 2009

I grew up with Sis in Winthrop and considered her a friend.
My deepest sympathy to her family as she will be missed by all.

Richard Dennis

June 21, 2009

I, Dick Dennis, am 1st cousin to the Howards and through them knew Sis for more than 70 years.
Sweet, warm, generous smiling Sis will always be in my heart and mind.
My wife, Clare, joins me in these sentiments
Blessings to all of you who were her
progeny. God was good to you.
I'm sure He'll also be good to her.

Jackie Norwood Corby

June 20, 2009

My prayers for this wonderful family at this time.....from a childhood friend

Gretchen (VanDalinda) Carleton

June 19, 2009

Sue, Kathy and all The Murphy Family,
Thank You Mrs Murphy for so many great childhood memories and for always making me "giggle"! I was lucky to know you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

June 19, 2009

To The Murphy family:

Pleasant thoughts of your mother on Bellevue Avenue.

Sincerely Sorry

The Ottaviano Family

June 18, 2009

We have so many memories of times spent with several of the "Murphy girls", grandchildren and Sis and Jack. What a baker Bee was!
May she rest in peace, forever together with her beloved.
Our thoughts and love are with all of you.
Richelle and Arthur Flavin
Alexis, Ari and Vanessa

Emily and Joe Holmes

June 18, 2009

Ellen, Dianne, Danielle, and Family, We hope all your wonderful memories of "Bee" will help you through this tough time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Kristen Reynolds

June 18, 2009

To Kathy and all of the Murphy Family,
May the wonderful memories you share of your Mother (grandmother) bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Reynolds Family

Faith & Nicholas Rozantes

June 18, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Maureen Barry

June 18, 2009

Dear Elaine and Family,

I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom.
She was a lovely and gracious "lady".
She is now out of her discomfort, may she rest in peace. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. God Bless.

Jeani and Geno DeAngelis

June 18, 2009

Thank you Mrs. Murphy for making my childhood so wonderful. You were such a great influence on me growing up.
RIP beautiful woman.
with my love

Maureen Locke

June 17, 2009

Sue and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

Robert Adams

June 17, 2009

To the Murphy Family,

Sis was an amazing and remarkable woman, a true inspiration to those of us who were lucky enough to know her. She will be sorely missed by all, but her memory will live on forever.

God Bless,
Bob and Aileen Adams

Bill Chamberlain

June 17, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Ann Mitchell

June 17, 2009

I thought of Aunt Sis every day. In 1953, she made bunny egg cups at ceramics for the Wallace kids. Mine is a prized possession - 56 years old - that sits on my kitchen shelf. It reminds me of those Winthrop days, huge gatherings of kids and moms, and bridge club when the aunts would play and laugh, and we kids would sneak in for a piece of bridge mix candy before bed! Lots of love in those houses, and now you're passing it on in your own. Aunt Sis was so proud of you all! My love and prayers to you - Ann Wallace Mitchell

Paul Alagero

June 17, 2009

Our moms were friends for over 75 years. That being said, the empty seat at the bridge table is now filled.

Great memories! You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Jean Simmons

June 17, 2009

To the Murphy Family,

Sincere sympathy to all of you at this diffcult time. May peace and tranquility take place in your hearts as you always remember her and the loving role she had in your lives.

Carol Harvey

June 17, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time. Bob & Carol Harvey (Lupis)

Linda Harrison

June 17, 2009

Ellen:
My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother.

Debra Lizalde

June 17, 2009

May the warmth of friends and family comfort you during this difficult time. Your family is in my thought and prayers.

Barbara Flavin

June 17, 2009

Our wonderful thoughts and memories will always remain with us of both your Mom and Dad. Please accept our sincere condolences and prayers. Arthur and Barbara Flavin, Winthrop, MA

Brenda Christopher

June 17, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May all your happy memories help you in the days ahead, Brenda and Stephen Christopher

Crotty Family

June 17, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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