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Mary Therese Murphy

1938 - 2022

BORN

1938

DIED

2022

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Silver Spring, Maryland

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Mary Therese Murphy (Age 84)

On Tuesday, December 20, 2022, Mary Therese (Dondero) Murphy, a lifelong resident of Silver Spring, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord. Beloved wife of the late Jack Richard Murphy, Sr.; fabulous mother of Dennis Murphy, Brian Murphy, Sr., Theresa Thompson, Michael (Maureen) Murphy, Carolyn (Scott) Underwood, Jack (Kathleen) Murphy, Jr., Colleen (Brian) Grose, Eileen (Justin) Godfrey, and Cheryl (John) Larsen; adored sister of John (Donaileen) Dondero, and the late Leo F. Dondero, Jr.; sister-in-law to Mary Mooney, Karen (Jerry) Julian, Russell (Vicki) Murphy, Carol (Larry) Musser, Gerald (Karen) Murphy, and the late Raymond Murphy. Mary was a loving grandmother to her 21 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at St. Camillus Church, 1600 St. Camillus Drive, Silver Spring, Maryland, on Saturday, January 7, 2023, from 12 pm to 1 pm and a Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 PM. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 500 Washington Avenue, Suite 300, Towson, MD 21204.

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 26, 2022.

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Sue & John Kilroy

December 28, 2022

Sincerest condolences to the Murphy family. I will always remember the huge gatherings at the house, where everyone was considered family and welcome to join in the festivities. And your Mom was at the heart of it all. One of my fondest memories was to stop by your house every year on Christmas night to celebrate the holiday. Crazy, chaotic, and absolutely wonderful. Rest in peace, Mom Murphy.

Tom and Deb Moriarty

December 26, 2022

So sorry Theresa. Our prayers and condolences are with you and your family.

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