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Elaine Campbell-Murphy

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Elaine Campbell-Murphy

Elaine Campbell-Murphy Obituary

Campbell-Murphy, Elaine BURNT HILLS Elaine "Lainie" Campbell-Murphy, 70, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012 after a lengthy illness. A memorial service will be held Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 4 p.m. at the Daly Funeral Home, 242 McClellan St., Schenectady. Calling hours will precede the service from 2 to 4 p.m., at the funeral home. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association of Northeast New York 4, Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, NY 12205. To leave a special message for the family online, visit Dalyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jan. 28 to Jan. 29, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Elaine Campbell-Murphy

23 Entries

David Rossi

February 6, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Campbell. She was my kindergarten teacher in 1984. We shared a birthday and she always remembered that well into my high school years. My family likes to tell the story of how I took a swing at Mrs. Campbell my first day of Kindergarten because I did not want to leave my mom. I cried everyday for what felt like weeks. I eventually came to love Kindergarten and couldn't wait to go each day, in large part due to Mrs. Campbell. I can still remember the letter people, duck-duck goose, milk and cookies, and a trip to the Midway Fire Department…on foot!!!

We may never know how many hundreds of lives Mrs. Campbell touched. She truly did love each child as they were her own. Her kindness and loving ways helped to shape me and countless others in our early years of school. For most, Mrs. Campbell was the first person we encountered in our careers as students and I consider myself lucky to have come in contact with such a wonderful human being.

I firmly believe that I am the person I am today, at least in part, because of Mrs. Campbell's early influence; I hope she would be proud. There are many people who forget their Kindergarten teacher as they grow older. I believe that most of Mrs. Campbell's students will always remember her.

Susan (Sgroi) Griffin

January 31, 2012

Brian and Terry,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. Even though I lived next door to you on Rapple Dr. I never really got to know her , but she was always very nice to me when I did see her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.

Colleen Hennessey

January 31, 2012

I am so sorry to the family and friends of Mrs. Campbell.. I have to say that Mrs. Campbell was the best teacher I had. She was my kindergarten teacher and I remember her soft ways and loving attention in my beginning stages of school. I can still remember doing the letter people with her and snack and nap time. She was an amazing teacher, I can only imagine what she was like as a mother and friend. God Bless. The Lord has a kind soul in his hands.

January 30, 2012

Brian and Terry: I am so grateful to be part of the tribute to your Mom during her memorial service and celebration of her life. She truly was the heart of Rapple Dr, opened her heart and arms to many large and small. Yesterday, you both gave her your heart and soul and I know she heard every beautiful word you both said. Such a wonderful family from the Laudenslagers to the Campbell's to the Murphy's. So much more love than any person could hope for. Remember the good times and all the funny stuff that happened during the 60's...it truly cannot be replaced. Be happy, that's what Mom's want for their families.

Nancy Benson - the good old days Rapple Dr.

Melissa Browne

January 30, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear of Mrs. Campbell's passing. I have fond memories of her as my Kindergarten teacher so many years ago! My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you all.

jim flood

January 30, 2012

Brian and Terry I'm sorry to hear about your mom , I know she has touched many peoples lives. Great memories from the Rapple Dr. days. God Bless you all from myself and my family.

Jeffrey Coon

January 30, 2012

Brian and Terri, my condolences to the both of you and your family .I was out of town and just read this monday . Im so sorry .My prayers and thoughts are with you .She was a beautiful woman and remember many times are families got together back in the day .

January 29, 2012

Dear Campbell-Murphy Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your wonderful mother. I am another daughter of Rosemary Miller. I student taught with Lynn Williams at Veeder Elementary School and have such fond,fun memories of your mom. I remember as a compassionate and cheery, fun lady. I know my mom adored her!
~Rosemary Tiersch
Saratoga Springs

Erika Mallia-Zitzmann

January 29, 2012

To the Campbell- Murphy Family,
I am so sad to hear of Mrs. Campbells passing. I loved having her for a teacher and even went back and visited her after high school.She was such a wonderful person and left such an impression in me like she did in so many others. My thoughts and prayers are w/ you all through this difficult time.

Theresa Moran (Lawlor)

January 29, 2012

For the family of Mrs. Campbell - She was an amazing teacher! Anyone who had her remembers her kindness, her huge heart, and her dedication to her students! My brothers and I all had her as our Kindergarten teacher, and my Father was a friend of hers as well. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all of her former 700+ students - thank you for sharing her with us!

January 29, 2012

Terri & Brian Very Sorry for the Loss of your MOM....My Brother Jeff & I used to hang out all the time at your house when we were growing up...Your Mom was An Amazing women..U should be Very Proud of her....Stay Strong & Prayers r With U ALL ...
Lisa (Coon) Hughes ~~

Elaine and Rosemary

Anne Marie Knizek

January 29, 2012

I have a beautiful picture of Elaine and my Mom, Rosemary Miller, in my living room. It was at my Mother's retirement dinner, a fellow kindergarten teacher at South Colonie. I remember Elaine as a great friend to my Mom, a sweet, fun loving person who had had a fondness for cows! I actually made a stuffed one for her once, she planned to take it to her home in Vermont. May our Moms be together once again,two wonderful women!
With thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,
Anne Marie Miller Knizek

Meaghan Nichols

January 29, 2012

My thoughts to the family of mrs campbell she was as many other s one of my favorite teachers

January 29, 2012

im so sad to hear of mrs.campbells passing,she was my kindergarden teacher and my brothers too,30 yrs ago and she was the best teacher and kindest person..prayers to her loved ones.
deena

January 29, 2012

Mrs. Campbells family,

We share in your loss of Elaine, she was the kindergarten teacher of my 2 children back in the 1970's and 1980's..she left an impression on both of my children and I am sure hundreds of other students in the South Colonie district. She was a wonderful teacher, very caring, and treated each and every student the same....she will be forever remembered by all of them and will always be remembered as the best kindergarten teacher ever. Teachers come and go, but for Mrs Campbell no matter what the age, students always remember her as their Kindergarten teacher years and years later....
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Patricia Walter Colonie, New York

Heather Hopeck (Kretzler)

January 29, 2012

I had Mrs Cambell as my Kinddergarten teacher at Lisha Kill about 33yrs ago! I still remember her to this day and the time in her class room,she was a wonderful teacher and she made me and many others who we are today ..you will be very very missed ... XOXOX

Sandra Thayer

January 29, 2012

I was a room mother in her class twice when my daughters were small. She was a caring and wonderful person besides being a great teacher. She made each child feel very special. May God bless her and her family.

Jacqueline Mallia

January 29, 2012

Being the youngest of four, it was early in my life that I heard such wonderful things about my sibling's kindergarten teacher. When it was finally my turn to go to school, I was also blessed to have Mrs. Campbell as my kindergarten teacher. We still talk about how great of a woman and teacher she was. I remember wanting to sit next to hear during reading time and be front in line so I could hold her hand. She was always loving and made all of us kids feel special.
To the Campbell-Murphy family - May God bring you comfort in knowing that there is no more suffering and that she is happy and healthy.
With Love~ Jacqueline Mallia and Family

January 29, 2012

Mrs. Campbell was my kingergarden teacher and I was very sad to hear of her passing. She was an amazing teacher and a wonderful woman. Even seeing her years later she still remembered my face. I will always be proud to be one of the Campbell kids.
Heather (Duncan) Mastrogiovanni

Deborah Highter

January 29, 2012

My daughter Marsha adored Mrs. Campbell. You will always be remembered in our hearts. Heaven will be waiting with open arms for such a wonderful woman,teacher and friend.

Marsha Haege Schrader, Deborah Brickner Highter

chris cazzato

January 29, 2012

mrs campbell was my kindergarden teacher im so sad to hear she passed away.she was a great teacher we all loved her as students i dont know a student whose life she didnt touch she was always my best teacher.i havent seen her in quite awhile but u never forget a great teacher like her may god bless her family in these sad times.chris c

Bernie and Barbara Shafarzek

January 28, 2012

Mrs. Campbell was the kindergarten teacher of both of our daughters and she was very beloved by both. Elaine was one of the best teachers my children ever had and she really came to the fore with our youngest child who had multiple handicaps. Mrs. Campbell certainly loved her students and she treated each and every child as if they were her very own children. Elaine will be missed by our family.

Ginny Ritz

January 28, 2012

To Mrs.Campbells family~
Mrs. Campbell was my son's kindergarten teacher at Veeder Elementary School.I cant tell you what a blessing she was to him and thousands of little 5 year olds that went through the South Colonie School District...I will never forget the Campbells soup decorations,witch costume on Halloween and her taking myself and a couple of other room mothers to Veeders for lunch.She was so generous and kind hearted,an absolute gem.Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this sorrowful time.

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