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William Murphy Obituary
1947 - 2024
Beverly - William Joseph Murphy, Jr., 76, A beloved City of Lynn History Teacher for thirty-seven years, died Saturday, June 8, 2024. Born in Lynn, son of the late William Joseph Murphy and Eleanor Beth (Stevens) Murphy.
He leaves behind three children, Brianna, Kimberly and Cody; four grandchildren and his sister, Ann (Murphy) St. John.
Service Information: Services will be announced at a later date. Contributions may be made in William's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601. Arrangements by the Campbell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot Street, Beverly. Information, directions, condolences at www.campbellfuneral.com
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Eastern junior high
June 6, 2025
He was the best teacher and friend. I remember when a friend passed he was ready the paper in class when he read the article about it. He was there to talk to. I´ve been looking for him for years to say thank you. Well hope he knows I appreciate him treating me like a person not an idiot like other teachers did over the years. THANK YOU
Laine Averback
July 9, 2024
Bill Murphy was a really special guy! As LPS colleagues for many years, we shared many reasons to teach in Lynn; the top one, the kids, of course! They loved him and he was there for them in all the best ways... Rest in peace, Bill, but don´t forget to be your smiling, loving life self. You will be missed.
Dawn strum
June 21, 2024
You were the best teacher I ever had you had so much compassion for us all.i also remember ordering pizza and you delivering. my heart goes out to your family
Chris Yuu
June 19, 2024
I ran into him a few months back and we reminisced about his teaching days at Cobbett Jr High. He was more than a teacher. Such a cool guy.
RIP Mr Murphy
l scott
June 18, 2024
He was my teacher 1980, we all loved him, nicest man
Priscilla
June 14, 2024
We are so sorry to hear this...I knew Bill years ago from the Piccadilly pub.
Irene Chandler Williams
June 14, 2024
Sending my condolences and prayers to the family he we had so much fun in his classroom. You will be truly missed.
Lori Barbaro Brown
June 13, 2024
Mr. Murphy was one great history teachers. He was full of jokes. He always called me Barbados to make me laugh. RIP
DonnaLee Clough
June 13, 2024
Dear Anne and the rest of the family, we are so sad to hear of Bill's passing. Sending love and prayers to you all. Bill was not always the easiest, but he was a special guy, is missed and thought of often. I am glad that his suffering is over. May he rest in peace.
With much love,
DonnaLee Clough, RN
Shapiro Rudolph Adult Day Health
Kip Brown
June 13, 2024
Rip Mr Murphy you were my teacher at Cobbet Jr High 1974 Thanks for the memories
Kip Brown
Kandi Prentiss
June 13, 2024
Mr. Murphy was my history teacher in Eastern Jr. High in Lynn. He was sooo nice and always had jokes. He was by far one of my favorite teachers. Rest in Peace Mr. Murphy. God bless his family and friends.
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