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Jean Murphy Obituary

MURPHY, Jean E. (Baker) Of Needham, July 10. Beloved wife of the late Alfred J. Murphy. Loving mother of Susan J. Murphy and her husband Dean Vonkallenbach of Seattle, WA, Alfred J. Murphy Jr. and his wife Lorrain, Jane B. Murphy and Elspeth Palmer and her husband Nick, all of Needham, Gretchen A. Parchesky and her husband Paul of South Kingstown, RI. Grandmother of Katherine, Alfred III, Matthew, Caroline, John, Margaret, Olivia, and Nolan. Great grandmother of Maren and Brigid. Sister of Mary Kemp of Boston and the late Ann, Joseph, and Gerard Baker. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., (Exit 19B off Rte. 128) NEEDHAM, Wed. at 9 a.m., Funeral Mass in St. Joseph's Chuch, Needham, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 p.m. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Needham. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Jean's memory to Elizabeth Seton Residence, 125 Oakland St., Wellesley 02481. Longtime parishioner and active member of St. Joseph's Church and member of the Church Choir. For directions and guestbook www.gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Needham 781-444-0687

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 11 to Jul. 13, 2010.

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July 16, 2010

Dear Susan, Alfred, Jane, Elsbeth and Gretchen.
I was shocked when I put on my computer to see that your mother had pssed away. I wept, thinking of the wonderful relationship Frank and I had with her and your special father. Was he ever grand!
We had such fun with them-laughter followed them everywhere. And, they were so proud of all of you. I will miss her greatly.
Fondly, Marion Martin
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Brian Reardon

July 14, 2010

Al,

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Susan Fitzgerald

July 14, 2010

Dear Jane,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. May you find comfort that she is with your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers

Melissa Morris

July 13, 2010

Al, Lorraine & Family -

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I regret that I cannot attend the services but please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Your Second Grade Religious Ed students

July 13, 2010

Jane and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. May she rest now in the loving arms of God. Blessings!

Nancy McLaughlin

July 13, 2010

Jane and family, Heaven has a new angel, and your Mom's warmth and laughter are making God smile already, as she's reunited with your Dad and other family members. Sending warm thoughts and prayers.

Marissa Soto-Ortiz

July 12, 2010

Jane, you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry to hear about your loss.

Maribeth McCabe

July 12, 2010

Jane and family,
My thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies are with you all. Your mom was a lovely woman, with her warm smile and kind words. She will be greatly missed. May memories of her laughter and love bring you peace. May we make her proud.

Jill and Dom

July 12, 2010

Jean and Al were about the best in-laws Nick could have chosen. They made him part of their family and then treated us, his family, like long lost relatives. I remember the lunches my sister Gail Jean and our friend Maryann used to have at the Wellsley Inn. It was a wonder they never asked us to leave, we stayed too long and laughed too much and looked forward the the next time. We expect she will look down and wtch over all of her family forever.

July 12, 2010

Jane and Family, So sorry to hear about your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sharon McGrath

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July 12, 2010

Jane and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at the sad loss of your dear mother. May God raise her upon the wings of eagles and hold you all in the palm of His hand.

John Baker

July 12, 2010

Her smile and her kind ways will sadly missed. My prayers go out to my cousins Susan,Alfred and Elspeth. Aunt Jean was one of the best.

dick & Janet corrigan

July 12, 2010

Dear Murphy Family,

We were saddened to read of Jean's death. We will always remember her kind and smiling face.

Our deepest sympathy, love & prayers,

Dick & Janet Corrigan

Kaleena Corriveau

July 11, 2010

She was my music teacher at Cotting School and she really belived in me. I could talk to her and stayed late after class whenever I got a chance. I will really miss you Jean.

Ed Hearn

July 11, 2010

I was saddened to hear that Auntie Jean passed away, such a sweet woman. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers

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