Josephine A. Murphy

Of Arlington, formerly of Pepperell, November 9, 2007, age 87. She is survived by her long-time friend & companion, Ruth E. Noble of Arlington; a sister, L. Catherine White and her husband, Robert Steiner of Shirley and several nieces, nephews, cousins and godchildren. Calling hours on Sunday, 3-5 PM at the Marchand Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St, PEPPERELL. There will be a Funeral Mass on Monday, 11:30 AM at St Joseph's Church, 28 Tarbell St., Pepperell. Burial at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Pepperell. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Arlington Senior Center, 27 Maple St. Arlington, MA 02476. Josephine was a 40-year employee at Merrill Lynch Financial in Boston. Marchand Funeral Home Pepperell, MA, 978-433-5788