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Thomas Murphy Obituary
Tom had worked at Raytheon Corporation for many years. He traveled the world designing and building facilities.
His favorite place away from home was spending time at Waterville Valley Ski Area. One of his greatest enjoyments was downhill skiing. He served on the Board of Directors for the Tyler Spring Condo Association.
He took great pride in his Chester home and loved tending to his gardens. Tom spent many hours with his grandchildren, he loved attending their games, dance recitals and school plays. He also loved to do crafts and have the grandchildren involved in outdoor adventures. Tom was an avid reader. He began each day reading the Boston Globe morning edition and then a variety of novels. No party was complete without Tom's homemade cookies.
Tom is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Collins) Murphy of Chester, NH, his son, Daniel Collins Murphy and his wife, Kelly of Billerica, MA, his daughter, Kate (Murphy) Minichiello and her husband, Philip, Jr. of Merrimack, NH, his sisters, Karen Brown and her husband, Michael and Joanne Kramer, both of Clearwater, FL. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Sean Collins Murphy, Erin Christine Murphy, Andrew Thomas Minichiello and Brielle Elizabeth Minichiello and many nieces and nephews.
Suggested donations can be made to: Waterville Adaptive Sports [email protected].
Calling hours are Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 4 - 8 PM at Goundrey Dewhirst Funeral Home, 42 Main Street, Salem, NH 03079. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 21, 2025 at 11 AM at St. Joseph Parish, 40 Main Street, Salem, NH 03079.
Please visit www.goundreydewhirstfuneral.com for directions, or to sign the online guest book.
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Memories and Condolences
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Kathy Cuddy-Egbert
March 11, 2025
Dear Kathy,
I was so sorry to hear about Tom. I remember meeting him at one of the conferences. He has such a great spirit and was a good sport. I know you will miss him greatly in the times ahead. Know there are people around you who love you and are thinking of you.
Kathy Cuddy-Egbert
Joey Nichol and David DeBaie
February 24, 2025
Dear Kathy, As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. So sorry for your incredible loss!
Tracey McLaughlin
February 21, 2025
Dear Kathleen,
I am so sorry to have learned of the loss of your husband.
I am thinking of you, and your family, during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Tracey McLaughlin
CMS
Mary and Mike Noonan
February 19, 2025
Kathy
I am so sorry to hear of Tom´s passing. Our thoughts and prayers to you. We would be there in person for you but we are in Florida
Renee Pagnani
February 19, 2025
What a great guy! Tommy was such a family man. He was always so nice to my mother. He drove her to the friends get togethers and would say "Driving Miss Daisy"
He will be missed !
The Staff of Goundrey Funeral Home &
February 20, 2025
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