Genevieve Murphy

MURPHY, GENEVIEVE, 'GINGER,' 72, of Lottie Drive, Riverside, died unexpectedly on August 29, 2007. She was the beloved wife of George E. Murphy Jr.

Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Joseph A. and Violet (Langevin) Barrows, she was a lifelong resident of Riverside.

Mrs. Murphy was a manager at Wood's Gas Station for 20 years before retiring in 2003. She also was a bus monitor for the East Providence School Department for 2 years until 2006.

Ginger was a communicant of St. Brendan Church. She enjoyed singing country music and was the lead singer in the 'Ginger and the Country Wranglers,' band. She was very generous in helping her neighbors and enjoyed spending time with her beloved family.

Besides her husband of 52 years, she is survived by three daughters; Gloria J. Castonguay of Seekonk, MA, Carleen V. Howe and Debra A. Kent, both of Riverside, a son; George E. Murphy III of Seekonk, MA, a brother; Joseph A. Burrows Jr. of Riverside, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Donna M. Peterson and sister of the late Lorraine Fagnoli.

Her funeral will be held on Saturday, September 1 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNER AL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 9:15 am with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside at 10:30 am. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Calling hours are Friday 4-8 pm. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Ginger's memory to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 757 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910 would be deeply appreciated.