Kathleen MURPHY

MURPHY, Kathleen
Kathleen Murphy passed away on Tuesday, October 29th, concluding a lengthy debilitating illness. She was born in Middletown and was the daughter of the late John J. and Mary (Butler) Murphy. A lifelong Middletown resident, she was employed for many years at Wesleyan University and had been a lifelong parishioner of Saint John Church. Kathleen was affectionately known as "KK" by her nieces and nephews, whom she adored and was an avid Red Sox fan. A large portion of Kathleen's life was spent as a family care giver. She tirelessly assisted her brothers and sisters in their time of need. All will remember her for her beautiful smile and kind gentle manner. Kathleen is survived by one brother, William Murphy of Middletown; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three sisters, Margaret Wisneski, Elizabeth Murphy, and Lucille Varhue; and three brothers, John, Francis and James Murphy. Kathleen's family is extremely grateful to the staff at Portland Care and Rehab Center, who cared for her during her illness.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 31 from the Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church St., Middletown at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. John Church, 19 St. John Square, Middletown. Interment will follow in St. John Cemetery, Middletown. In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations in Kathleen's memory to St. John Church and may send messages of condolence to the family at www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.