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Nancy Murphy Obituary
WORCESTER - Nancy A. Murphy passed away peacefully Monday, November 24, 2014 at home after a short battle with melanoma.
She leaves three children, Sharon Hind and her husband Tom, Kevin Murphy and his wife, Debra all of Worcester and David Murphy and his wife, Debbie of Auburn; ten grandchildren, Justin, Jennifer, Amy, Devyn, Morgan, Nicole, Charlie, Tim, Dan and Kate; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; two sisters, Mary Lucey and her husband John and Christine Maloney all of Worcester; many special cousins and lifelong best friend, Bette Borglund.
Nancy worked at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton and at the Sheraton Lincoln in Worcester for many years, before moving to Cape Cod for 25 years to run her own cleaning business. She eventually returned to Worcester for her retirement.
Nancy will be remembered for her outrageous sense of humor. Boy, could she tell a story! She was one funny lady!
The family would like to thank the VNA Palliative and Hospice Nurses for their wonderful care and also her granddaughter, Jennifer for her daily loving care.
Nancy's wish was for her body to be donated to UMASS Medical School. A Memorial Service will be celebrated Saturday, December 6 at Noon in the Masonic Overlook Chapel, 88 Masonic Home Rd., Charlton. Followed by a luncheon, everyone is invited to attend. There are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the, Melanoma Research Foundation, PO Box, 759329, Baltimore, MD 21275. Arrangements in the care of CALLAHAN~FAY AND CASWELL FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St.
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Thom
December 9, 2014
Kevin, Deb and family, so sorry to hear about Nana Murphy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at such a sad time. Thom & Michelle
December 6, 2014
Sharon - my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I pray memories will help bring you peace. Sheila Faneuff
Diane Reed
December 6, 2014
Kate: so sorry for the loss that you and your family have suffered. She is in a good place and she will always be in your hearts.
Sandra Smith
December 6, 2014
Thinking of all of you,and sending our deepest sympathy.
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Carole & Steve Hohne
December 6, 2014
Sharon - I truly am sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences to you and your family. Blessings on your mother xoxo
December 3, 2014
To Sharon and the Murphy family
So sorry about your Mom
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
She has a very special family and will be your guardian angel always!
Lisa Haddad-Katz
Tim Lucey
December 1, 2014
Auntie, you really were a spark. Always with a smile and a goofy facial expression. I am gonna miss you but will always remember the times with you in Worcester and on the Cape.
So glad my family got to spend time with you this year in Florida. You were the best guest EVER!
Rest in Peace Auntie, and tell Christopher "hello" from me.
Your nephew,
Timmy
michelle cadorette
November 30, 2014
Sharon, Tom and Family, Joe and I are so sorry to hear about your Mom. Our deepest sympathies to you.
Cheryl Beland
November 30, 2014
Sharon and Murphy family I am so sorry for your loss. I only met Nancy a handful of times but she always had a beautiful smile and a lovely laugh. Heaven has gained a new angel and I am sure she will have them all in stitches telling her many stories.
Christine Grudzinski
November 30, 2014
When I first moved into Emanuel Village,
Nancy was one of the first to welcome me.
She was a super nice lady, only wish I
got to know her better. My sincerest
sympathy for your loss.
Andrea marsden
November 29, 2014
R.I.P. Nana
Jennifer
November 29, 2014
Nana Big piece of my heart I feel empty without you.I know you're in a better place you're at peace.I don't want to Be selfish But I wasn't ready to let you go.I will take your words of advice with me.Then try to move on.Love Jennpher.
Connie Deschenes
November 29, 2014
Sharon, sorry for your loss, prayers and thoughts to you and your family
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