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Margaret Murphy Obituary

MURPHY, Margaret E. "Betty" (Carmody) Of West Roxbury, formerly of Westwood, December 25, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Joseph G. Murphy. Loving mother of Paul R. Murphy of West Roxbury, Joseph G. Murphy of Hyde Park, Edward C. Murphy and his wife Marylyn of Hingham, and Elaine M. Murphy of West Roxbury. Devoted grandmother of Lisa, Joe, Brian, Dan, Melissa, Kate, John and Elizabeth. Also survived by 10 great grandchildren. Loving sister of Jean Keane of Roslindale. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Thursday, December 29, at 9:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in The Holy Name Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours in the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Member of the Liberty Bell Chapter Sweet Adelines. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Betty's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Perkins School for the Blind, 175 N. Beacon St., Watertown,MA02472. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 26 to Dec. 28, 2011.

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Patricia Salamone

December 29, 2011

To all of the family, our deepest condolences.
The Salamone Family

Michael Moxley

December 29, 2011

To the Entire Murphy Family,

We are all so sorry for your loss. As a friend of Joe and Lisa's I am very aware of the importance of this woman in all of your lives and I am truly sorry. You were all blessed to have had the time you had with her.

Michael Moxley and Family

Beverly Murphy

December 28, 2011

Sweet serenity with a dry, bawdy sense of humor. Who could not love and admire Betty? We will miss our "sister" .
No one in their later years wore a one-shoulder cocktail dress or danced a better swing than Betty . Bud wasn't half bad either. Sail on silver girl....with our love.
Aunt Bev, Uncle Bill, Eric, Jeannine and the boys.

Maureen O'Connor

December 28, 2011

Beautiful Betty! What a blessing it was to have known you. We love you and will miss you always.
Love,
Maureen, Brian and Daisy (woof)

Sally Jennings

December 28, 2011

Dear ellaine and family sorry for your loss. Just. Know there is a new star in heaven and a lot of heat people upthere waiting for her

Lisa Giovanucci

December 27, 2011

Betty, you were class, grace and beauty all rolled into one gem of a mother, grandmother, sister & friend. Know that your loving spirit will live on in all those you have touched, especially your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. How Blessed were they to have you all those years! XO

Pat & Ray Brunet

December 27, 2011

Betty was a very Classy lady. A warm and sincere person to everyone. Rest in peace.It was a pleasure to have met you.

Nona Murphy

December 27, 2011

Go in peace Nana. Those left behind will love you and wait to see you again.

Sheila Murphy

December 27, 2011

Heaven recieved an angel on Christmas day! I am so honored to have been a part of Nana's life she truly was a beautiful person. Being married to Joe the III, Nana always had words of wisdom for me and I will miss our chats. She always made the things seem so simple! I will miss you Betty Murphy - Rest in Peace!

December 27, 2011

It is so hard when someone like Nana sets an amazing standard on life, others want to surround her and breathe every aspect of her in. Classy ladies don't come around often. I love you Nana-girl. You were always there for me when I needed you. Love "your favorite" lol...Lisa

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