Evangeline "Vangie" Murphy

Evangeline E. "Vangie" (Gazda ) Murphy, 88, of Bedford, died June 13, 2016 at her home after a brief period of declining health. She was born in Manchester on March 28, 1928 to Paul and Blanche (Piecuch) Gazda. She graduated from Manchester Central High School and later lived in Bedford for many years. Evangeline enjoyed time spent with her family and working in her gardens. She was predeceased by a son, Dennis C. Murphy in 2002. The family includes her loving husband of 65 years, Edward C. Murphy of Bedford; three daughters, Donna Beth Murphy Jalbert of Hopkinton and Sheryl A. Brooks and Marcia A. Murphy both of Manchester; a daughter-in-law, Bobbie Murphy of Manchester; ten grandchildren, Kathi Echelberger, Aimee Jalbert, Ryan Brooks, Candice Balon, Falon Kaspszak, Joseph Jalbert, Ashley Balon, Julien Jalbert, Adrienne Jalbert and RaeLyn Murphy; eleven great grandchildren; a sister, Charlotte Poltak of Manchester; three sisters-in-law, Shirley Gazda, Eileen Buciak and Ann Begin; a brother-in-law, Harold Murphy; and cousins, nieces and nephews. A funeral ceremony took place Friday, June 17, 2016 at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., Manchester. Committal prayers followed at St. Joseph Cemetery, 448 Donald St., Bedford.