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John William, Caitlin Dorothy and Grace Catherine Murphy

John Murphy Obituary

John William, June 15; Caitlin Dorothy, June 16; and Grace Catherine, June 16. Beloved children of William H. Jr. and Kathleen G. (Doherty) Murphy. Cherished grandchildren of Atty. William H. Murphy and the late Dorothy A. (Ward) Murphy and the late John J. and Kathleen P. (Doherty) Doherty. Also lovingly survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. A Mass of the Angels will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth Church, Milton, Saturday, June 21 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours omitted. Private interment will follow in Milton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jack, Caitlin and Grace may be made to Brigham and Womens Hospital, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, 116 Huntington Ave., Suite 5, Boston, MA 02116. Dolan Funeral Services, MILTON and DORCHESTER is assisting the Murphy family with funeral arrangements. www.dolanfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Jun. 20, 2008.

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Carole Kennedy

June 15, 2009

You are both an Inspiration to me.

February 14, 2009

There is always Hope, may God Bless you and hold you in the palm of his hand.

Another mother

August 12, 2008

As I sit here and cry for mine I think of you two and pray for your broken hearts.I told my kids to look up yours and take them under their wings they left older then your angels so maybe they can be like big brothers they always loved children.My Prayers

Just a Mom

July 30, 2008

Dear Mom & Dad,
God bless you and keep you in his care. I am praying for you still.
There are no words to express my proper sympathies.

another mother

July 11, 2008

Dear Bill and kathy; though we have not met I'm thinking of all of you!I know the children are happy with other loved ones who will care for them! I just hope you two have been able to begin to catch your breath... Luv and good wishes,

Ed Sylvanowicz

June 27, 2008

Dear Bill & Kathy, no mere words can adequately express my heartfelt sympathy, you and your little ones will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Rita Taddeo

June 26, 2008

Dear Kathy and William,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your little angels, know that they are in heaven looking down on you and Bill. My prayers and thoughts go with you, Bill, and family. God Bless you all.

Tony Rufo

June 24, 2008

Dear Kathy and Bill

Please accept my deep heartfelt condolences. No amount of words can express my true feelings. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Mark & Mary (Grace) Fraser

June 24, 2008

Billy & Kathy, Words cannot express how sorry we are and how much we are praying for you and your children. God bless you all.

Paul and Marie Roper

June 23, 2008

Dear family,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your little ones. We pray that God will watch over and strengthen you through this very difficult time in your lives. May they rest in peace.

Tracey Thibedeau

June 20, 2008

William and Kathleen,

My heartfelt condolences, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers.

June 20, 2008

God will watch over your 3 baby angels and your family at this differcult time. My prayers are with you,
a BWH Nurse

Cathy and Joe Connolly

June 20, 2008

To Kathy and Billy and Family
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief

June 20, 2008

I will keep your THREE ANGELS in my thoughts and prayers and may All Of You be warmed by their Rays of Sunshine they will all send down upon you.

An Angel Mom

Abbey/Helen Ferder

June 20, 2008

Our deepest and most sincere condolences.

Heaven has just received three beautiful angels.

Karl Marinelli

June 20, 2008

with my deepest condolances and sympathy at your time of loss.

Cynthia(Cindy) Jokinen

June 20, 2008

I am so sorry you lost the babies. There are not enough word to express the pain you all are going through. Cindy mother of 3

Trish Flynn Alexander

June 20, 2008

Bless you and your little angels...with deepest sympathy...
Trish Flynn Alexander and Family

James Stone

June 20, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies and know that my thoughts are with you and your family.

another mother

June 20, 2008

Dear parents God bless your sweet children and help you to make it through!!having lost both my children I know there is nothing that can really console you,But do know they will always be near and with you!! take it from one with experience. I pray for all of you!!!

Kelly Butts

June 20, 2008

Kathy and Family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I will pray for the children always.

Love, Kelly Butts (BSI)

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