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1931
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2019
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Norman Murphy Obituary
Norman was employed as an agent for the Internal Revenue Service retiring after 28 years. He was a member of Corpus Christi Parish and a forty year member of AA.
He was the husband of Josephine (Burke) Murphy who died in September of last year. Survivors include his daughter Noreen Hodgdon and husband Robert; granddaughter and love of his life Ashley Hodgdon; sister Patricia Leclerc; brother John Murphy; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife he was predeceased by siblings Myra Delgado, Anita Holmes, James and Thomas Murphy.
SERVICES: Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, May 23, from 4-6 p.m. at the Farrell Funeral Home, 684 State St., Portsmouth. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church, 98 Summer St., Portsmouth. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Webster at Rye Scholarship Fund, 795 Washington Rd., Rye, NH 03870.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Thomas Leary
May 27, 2019
To Norman's family, my sincere condolences on his passing. He was such a fine man, on so many fronts. I recall such great times professionally...and also in recovery! God Bless!
May 24, 2019
Noreen -
We send along our sincerest condolences. You are in our thoughts and we wish you and your family comfort in the days to come.
Kristie, Rachel, Megan, Elaine, Maureen, Anne, Suzanne, Carolyn and Jill - at Portsmouth Adult Ed
Lisa Couture
May 23, 2019
Thinking of you and your family, Noreen. Lisa and the Krempels Center team
Michele St Hilaire
May 23, 2019
He was the sweetest individual I had the pleasure of knowing. I will miss all his great stories and seeing his daughter Noreen that he adored!
RIP & Happy dancing with Josephine.
Michele S. LNA
Thomas Doyle
May 23, 2019
One of the finest men I had the privilige of knowing.
"No man is an island"
My sincere sympathies to Noreen and family.
Moira and Dennis TeeKing
May 23, 2019
Noreen, Bob and Ashley, Please accept our sincerest condolences on the loss of your Dad. You are all in our prayers during this difficult time.
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