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Alice Murphy Obituary
Alice known as "Murph" to all who loved her will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She lived in the Groton/Mystic area her whole life. She was born March 13, 1933 and lived and grew up in a house in what is now known as Bluff Point State Park at Poquonnock Bridge.
Alice Married Joel H. Murphy on Sept. 16, 1958, in Norwich. He survives her as well as their children, Kevin Murphy and his wife, Nancy, of Voluntown and their children Keith, Peter and Mayson; their son, Mark Murphy, and his wife, Patricia, of Norwich and their children Valerie, Patrick and Sarah and great-granddaughter, Shaylen; their daughter, Susan Campanelli and her husband, Roger, of Port Orchard, Wash., and their children, Allyson and Kelsi. Murph is also survived by her sisters, Lucille MacKenzie, of Virginia Beach, Va., and Kathryn Winkler, of New York; and her brothers, Max Winkler, of New Hampshire, Ernest Winkler, of New London, Larry Winkler, of Texas, and Charlie Winkler, of Groton.
She worked at Supervisor of Ships at the Groton Sub Base, and at Groton Utilities and in recent years as a teacher's aid at Claude Chester School. Alice enjoyed crocheting fine doilies, making jigsaw puzzles, bird watching and going for walks with her husband and her grandchildren. Alice was also a long time member of the Poquonnock Bridge Fire Department Women's Auxiliary. Murph's sense of humor, sharp wit, and freely offered opinions will be missed.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St., Groton. A calling hour will be held from 10 a.m. until the start of the funeral service. Burial will be private. Following the funeral service, the family will receive friends and relatives at their home.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Connecticut, 2139 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.
The family invites you to visit www.Byles.com for obituary, directions or to send a note of condolence.
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for Alice Murphy
Dawn Shirley
March 12, 2006
Not being able to make it home, I phoned the house and spoke w/ Susan. I shared all the memories I had about Ms. Murphy. From yearly pot luck get togethers to going to Susan's band competions w/ Ms. Murphy. I am very glad that we were part of each others lives. My memories of her will be with me forever. Being far away doesn't mean you forget. She told me she was happy to hear from me and to know I was doing good in my life. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you right now. Mr. Murphy (Joe), Thank you for not forgeting me and you are not forgotten either. All the kids that came and went on our street will never forget Ms. Murphy. We love you Ms. Murphy and Mr. Murphy.
Dawn (Mathers) Shirley and Family.
John & Nancy Gill
March 12, 2006
To the Murphy Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss and keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Nancy Gill, PBFD Retired
Sarah Murphy
March 11, 2006
My grandmother was a very important person in my life. I was very close to her, and I miss her dearly. Whenever I needed her, she was there no matter what. She'd take me for walks, fatten me up, and we always played cards and she'd try to let me win almost every time. I love her very much.
You will remain in my heart always and forever, Grams. I'll see ya up there.
Cecil Sr. Masters
March 10, 2006
Joe & Mark:
Sorry to hear of the loss of your wife and mother.
I view the obits in the day via my computer on a daily basis to keep up with folks in Groton.
My family and I will be praying for both of you and your families.
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Lois Long
March 10, 2006
Alice was a great friend & neighbor. She always had great ideas for me on gardening. We had good times at family picnics, graduations, wedding & birthdays. She was a 3rd. grandmother to my daughter, Adrienne. I will miss her. I love you Alice.
Pat Murphy
March 10, 2006
Alice was not only my mother- in law, but my second mother and close friend. I will miss her laughter and stories of the "good old days". Thank you Alice and I love you.
Toni Hopkins
March 10, 2006
To All,
I wish to send my deepest condolences in regards to Alice. I know she will forever be in your hearts and in your thoughts.
Sincerely,
Toni
Jamie Smirnow
March 10, 2006
Im so sorry to the Murphy family. I went to school with Sarah and for a period of my life, i lived literally a few houses down from Mrs. Alice.. I am so sorry...I will try to come to her funeral to thank her for evrything she has done for me.
Dave Long
March 10, 2006
Alice was loved by our family and will be greatly missed.
Mark Murphy
March 10, 2006
I will miss my mom so much. But I will never forget her and what she has done for me. She was always there when I needed her.
I LOVE YOU MOM AND ALWAYS WILL
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