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Lillianne Murphy Obituary
Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Jean and Cecile (Laurendeau) Bessette. She had lived most of her life in Pawtucket before moving to Seekonk four years ago.
Mrs. Murphy was a cook for the RI School Lunch School Program for 22 years, retiring in 1994. She was a member of TI Retirees, Saint Teresa Seniors, and a former member of St. Raphael Ladies Auxiliary, St. Teresa's Mother's Club, and the Marian Guild.
She is survived by four sons, William Murphy Jr. and his wife Norma of Pawtucket, Kevin Murphy and his wife Ann-Marie of Rehoboth, MA, Mark Murphy of Manchester, CT, and John Murphy and his wife Debbie of Rumford, a daughter, Karen Magill and her husband Carl of Seekonk, MA, a brother, Roland Bessette, four sisters, Margaret Rinaldi, Theresa Absi, Elizabeth Lapointe and Jeannette Sassi, ten grandchildren, Brandon, Ryan, Sean, Shannon, Greg, Madeline, Patrick, and Jessica Murphy, Kyllie and Jordyn Magill. She was the sister of the late Laurence Brdar and Fleurette Wood. She was the devoted friend of Elaine L. Maynard.
The funeral will be held Wednesday at 9:00 am from the Costigan-O'Neill Funeral Home, 220 Cottage Street, Pawtucket with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Teresa Church, Newport Avenue, Pawtucket. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 pm. Burial will be private. For more information, visit us at rifuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Lillianne Murphy
Emma Miniati
October 10, 2007
To Lillianne's Family,
I want to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. I was out of state at the time of her wake. Even though Lillianne and I grew up in the same neighborhood, we didn't get to be friends until we met again at water aerobics at the Boy's Club. She always spoke so lovingly of her children, grandchildren, and family. She was so proud of all of you. I know she will be sadly missed, but I feel very certain that she is sharing a place with God, and watching over all of you.
Again, my deepest sympathy.
Emma (Vecoli) Miniati
William Malloy
October 3, 2007
I am sorry for the loss of your mother. Please accept my sympathy during these difficult times.
Lynelle Ferreira
October 2, 2007
To the Magill Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you, as well as the rest of the family.
Auntie JoAnn
October 2, 2007
Dear Karen, Carl, Kyllie and Jordyn and the rest of the Murphy Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. I know that you will all miss her terribly, but she is never truly gone because all of the wonderful memories will be forever in your hearts.
Susan Colinet
October 2, 2007
Mark,
I am so thankful for you that you were able to be with your mother during this time- it is truly a gift you will cherish forever.
My deepest sympathy for you and your family,
Susan
Michael Lavoie
October 1, 2007
Sorry for you loss ...
Harold J. Miller Jr,
October 1, 2007
Dear Karen & John:
Please accept my sincere sympathy and condolences on the loss of your mother. My prayers are with you.
Sincerely;
Harry Miller
Dave Jackson
October 1, 2007
When the heart weeps for what it has lost, the soul laughs for what it has found. - a Sufi Aphorism
Mark - my thoughts and prayers go with you.
- Dave
EVELYN LAZIEH MCNULTY
October 1, 2007
TO THE FAMILY OF LILLIANNE A. MURPHY
No person is ever truly alone. Those who live no more,
Whom we loved, Echo still within our thoughts, Our words, our hearts.
And what they did And who they were Becomes a part of all that we are, Forever.
Deepest Sympathy
Ralph Diller
October 1, 2007
Mark,
My deepest sympathy to you and all of your family during this very difficult time. You will continue to be in my thoughts and in my prayers.
Paul Fields
October 1, 2007
On behalf of Mark's coworkers, I would like to express our deepest sympathy.
Paul Fields on behalf of
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Kelly Lavoie
October 1, 2007
Karen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I am there for you if you need me.
Kelly, Andy, Griffin, Camerin
The O'Neill Family and the Staff of Costigan-O'Neill Funeral Home
October 1, 2007
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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