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Cornelius Murphy Obituary
brother, uncle and friend;
Cornelius D. "Connie" Murphy, 70, died peacefully at his home in Pelham, NH on February 27, 2020. He fought his long and courageous battle to live, with strength and grace.
Connie was born September 21, 1949 in Lowell, MA a son of the late John and the late Norma (Andrews) Murphy. He grew up in Lowell, attended Lowell schools and graduated from Lowell High in 1968.
He had a successful career with Brown and Williamson Tobacco Co where he retired from in 2001.
Classic cars and the 50's were a passion for Connie and had many beautiful cars throughout the years. He loved and enjoyed his children and grandchildren and he will be greatly missed by them all.
Connie and his wife of 37 years, Belinda (Higgins) Murphy, fostered and adopted many dogs and Connie was fondly known as the Dogfather. He will be missed by all of his four-legged friends.
Besides his wife Belinda he leaves behind his children Lori Spaeth and her husband Rich from Manchester, NH, Jennifer Williams and her husband Mike from So. Windsor, CT, Daniel Murphy and his partner Sarah Chu from Melrose, MA; his grandchildren Samantha, Dylan, Jasper, Erin and Kira. He also leaves behind his brothers John and his wife Louise from FL, Brian and his wife Janine from Lowell, MA and Steven from Lowell, MA; and several nieces and nephews.
Connie will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and his warmth.
Murphy
Relatives and friends are invited to come Celebrate his Life on Tuesday evening March 3, 2020 at the PELHAM FUNERAL HOME 11 NASHUA RD. in PELHAM from 4 to 7 P.M. Committal Services will be private. E-condolences/directions at www.pelhamfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to either St. Jude's Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101, www.stjude.org, or the Greater Derry Humane society www.derryhumanesociety.com. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O'Donnell, Jr. (603) 635-3333.
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Tom Leavitt
March 1, 2020
Buddy, Brian, Steve and Connies family;
So sorry to read about Connie I haven't seen any of my cousins in many years but I do remember good childhood days visiting on Billerica St.
My condolences and prayers to all of you.
March 1, 2020
Connie and Belinda, together we're the most courageous team.
He fought so bravely for years against a horrible disease and
the inhumane after effects. He called Belinda his Rock and was
she ever. Through all the days, weeks, months, years she was
always by his side. We have never seen a couple like this before
and doubt we ever will again.
Connie was a warm, kind, humorous very appealing person who
will be so missed by everyone who knew him.
Rest In Peace brave warrior, Karen and Barry
Rich (dick) Rogers
February 29, 2020
So sad to lose my good friend,even though miles separated us through the years. I could always pick up the phone to call him and hear about his latest classic car and reminisce about the good old days. Rest in peace my friend. Sincere condolences to his loving family.
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