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Charles Murphy Obituary
He leaves his wife of 53 years, Elizabeth L. "Betty" Ferguson Murphy; a son, Charles P. Murphy and his wife Christine of Oxford; a daughter, Cindy J. Donahue and her husband Paul of West Boylston; a sister, Rita Fitzgerald of Windsor, CT; 5 grandchildren; Michael, Nicole and Sean Murphy, Kerry Donahue and Airman 1st Class James Donahue, currently serving overseas, and his wife Mallory; a great grandson, Owen Montague; and nephews and nieces.
He was born in Worcester, the son of John W. and Louise E. (Gately) Murphy and graduated from the former High School of Commerce and New England School of Accounting. For a time, he worked for New England Power Company before becoming a Firefighter for the City of Worcester. He retired in 1990 after 34 years of service to the city. Mr. Murphy served with the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He enjoyed watching and sharing his views on the Red Sox.
The funeral is Friday, June 20th from O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, with a Mass at 10:00 A.M. in Christ the King Church, 1052 Pleasant Street. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are Thursday, June 19th from 4 to 7 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244 or to the Local 1009 Firefighters Scholarship Fund, c/o Worcester Fire Department Credit Union, 34 Glennie Street, Worcester, MA 01605.
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for Charles Murphy
Nancy Beaudoin
June 20, 2008
Dear Cindy and family,
I am so very sorry to learn, just now, of your wonderful Dad's passing. Please know you and your Dad are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Helen Rogers
June 19, 2008
Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss. Please give my best to your family.
Liz Buffone
June 19, 2008
Our family is very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Michael Murphy
June 18, 2008
Grandpa,
Gonna miss hearing all your stories and the pranks you'd pull. I love you a lot and I hope they have tea and desserts in Heaven for you.
Nicole Murphy
June 18, 2008
I miss you and love you. You always knew how to keep us kids laughing. I am so thankful that you were able to know Owen for as long as you did and I'll make sure to tell him all about you. I'll always have you in my heart and I know you are watching us all. Be good up there and spoil yourself with deserts. I love you.
Kerry Donahue
June 18, 2008
I love you grandpa!!! I have so many wonderful memories of you; like the time "you" pushed me into the pond at Elm park when I was feeding the ducks. Grandma was so mad at you. And even though I was the clumsy Ox that fell you let her believe you had pushed me. I'll never foget it and I will certainly never forget you and all of the love that you gave to our family. xoxoxox Love always, Kerry
Lisa Allain
June 18, 2008
Cindy,
My thoughts are with your family at this difficult time.
Lisa
Mallory Mercurio-Donahue
June 18, 2008
Grandpa, we miss you so much. We all love you and know you are watching over us all. keep smiling up there and have some pie :)
love you! xoxo
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