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Colleen Murphy Obituary
Lynn - Colleen Margaret Murphy, age 59, of Lynn passed away on March 11, 2025. She was born in Winchester on February 8, 1966 and was the daughter of Paul F. Murphy Sr. and Margaret O. (Sands) Murphy of Londonderry, NH. She was the sister of Sean M. Murphy and his wife Kelly of Beverly and the late Paul Murphy and his surviving wife Christine of Danvers.
Colleen was a quiet and unique soul who loved old game shows, knitting and arts and crafts. She enjoyed spending time with her family for the holidays. She loved her two cats, Boomer and Biscuit. Colleen gave the ultimate gift in that she was an organ donor.
Service Information: Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Maria Goretti Church, 112 Chestnut Street, Lynnfield on Wednesday, March 19 at 11am. Visitation for relatives and friends will be at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield on Tuesday, March 18 from 4-7pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
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Ministry of Consolation
March 17, 2025
With our deepest sympathy from Ave Maria Parish, Our Lady of the Assumption and St. Maria Goretti church, staff, parishioners and the Ministry of Consolation our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this very sad time.
Roger McCarthy
March 17, 2025
You don't know me but It sounds like Colleen was a kind soul. God love her.
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