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James Murphy Obituary
He leaves his wife of 43 years, Victoria; his beloved children, James B. Murphy II of East Haddam, Wendy Bickford and Carol Lyden of Manhattan, and Alice Murphy and Will Murphy of Boston, Mass.; and eleven grandchildren.
He began his long association with Rockefeller University as assistant to Nobel Laureate John H. Northrop, later becoming associate professor in the Tamm/Horsfall virology lab. An avid sailor, ever-curious scientist, devoted physician, he exemplified the old-fashioned virtues of honor and civility.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Natural Resources Defense Council.
A family service will be on Saturday; a memorial service will be held on Mount Desert Island in July.
Arrangements are by Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, Centerbrook.
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