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Francis Murphy Obituary

MURPHY, Francis Xavier "Sliver" Age 85, of Millis, August 20, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Catherine (Kilmain) Murphy and Anna E. (Costello) Murphy; Predeceased by his brothers: Loving father of Katherine A. DeLorenze and husband John of Port Charlotte, FL, Dennis J. Murphy and wife Theresa of Plainville, and Patrick M. Murphy and wife Kathleen of Wareham. Devoted brother of Rita Murphy, Florence Garrity, James W. Murphy, and the late Daniel, Michael, Thomas and John Murphy, Katherine O'Rourke, Patricia O'Brien, Mary Germano and Sister Martha Murphy. Also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 82 Exchange Street, Millis, on Saturday, August 29th at 10:00a.m. Burial with military honors will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery. Visiting hours will be at the Roberts-Mitchell Funeral Home, 90 Curve Street, Millis, Friday 4 - 8p.m. If desired, donations may be made in his memory to the Millis America Legion Post #208, 136 Curve St., P.O. Box 22, Millis, MA 02054. For guest book, obituary, and directions, see www.robertsmitchell.com. Roberts-Mitchell Funeral Service Millis

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 23, 2009.

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Frank Gubala

September 2, 2009

Sliver and I were great pals when we did so much for the school kids and community at the Memorial and Millis High Schools. He was responsible for finding us an A/C unit for the studio so that we did not bake under the hot lamps. Always ready to pitch in and help out. The community will miss him, but I do believe that the Lord will put him to work right away in Heaven with a list of chores. He had a heart of gold, and gave of himself readily.
Frank & Carol Gubala

Francis Sellers

August 31, 2009

Dennis, Paddy and Kathy
Sorry to hear about Sliver
Saw him at the McDonald reunion, had a great time

Cousin Frank

Joanne Grasso(McCarthy)

August 25, 2009

Dear Dennis, Paddy and Kathy, please accept my condolence on the passing of you father, he was such a sweet sweet man , and I will always remember him. May he rest in peace.

Cousin Joanne

August 24, 2009

Dennis, Paddy and Kathy:
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Uncle Sliver. We have many happy memories of him and are very glad we saw him in February.
Love, from us both,
Mac and Mary-Celia

Michael Sormanti

August 24, 2009

Dennis,

Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. Although I never met your dad, I enjoyed hearing about him from you on our rides to Fenway Park. One sure way to judge a mans character is by the way in which his family speaks of him. I always took notice of how well you spoke of your dad. I remember how proud you were to attend the WWII Memorial with him. You and your family have been very lucky to enjoy 'Dad' for so long. May you all be consoled by the many great memories and may your dad rest in peace.

Your Friends, Mike, Elisa and Michael Sormanti

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