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MARGARET MURPHY Obituary

MURPHY, Margaret Ann Of Falmouth and West Newton, passed away on October 20, 2025, at age 89. Born December 22, 1935, to Thomas and Johanna I. (Gaudet) Matthews. Survived by Nina Murphy and Bart Ferris; and their children, Ryder and Reyn, Bristol, RI; Joanna and David Swanson, Hillsborough, NC; Ted and Jen Murphy; and Ted's stepdaughter, Cailin Keys, Falmouth; Sarah Murphy and Chris Bennett, Falmouth; Courtney Murphy, Harwich; Seton and Megan Murphy; their daughters, Milah and Burke; and son, Niles, West Newton; brother, Jack Matthews, West Newton; sisters-in-law, Rose Matthews, Falmouth; and Lucy Matthews, Sudbury; and nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband and best friend of 54 years, James F. Murphy, Jr.; parents; older brothers, T. Leonard and William P. Matthews. Visitation on Saturday, November 15, 3 - 6 pm, Chapman Funerals & Cremations, 475 Main St., FALMOUTH. Celebration of Life on Sunday, November 16, 2 pm, First Congregational Church, 68 Main St., Falmouth. Full Obituary: chapmanfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2, 2025.

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Chapman Funerals and Cremations - Falmouth

475 Main Street, Falmouth, MA 02540

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First Congregational Church of Falmouth

68 Main St., Falmouth, MA 02540

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