Murphy, Patricia Marie (Jones) of Wellesley and West Harwich passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully on May 14, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Extraordinarily beloved wife of Mark Francis Murphy, Esq; Incredibly devoted mother of Maura Therese Murphy. Cherished sister of Mary Frances Moore. Daughter of the late Norman G. and Dorothy M. (Dolan) Jones. Sister-in-law of Mary (Walsh) Murphy and the late Jerry Murphy, Marybeth (Murphy) Pepin and Stephen L. Pepin, and Katherine (Champion) Murphy and the late Brian P. Murphy. Loving aunt of James A. Moore, Catherine M. Moore, Christopher S. Pepin, Erin E. (Pepin) Bare, Molly K. Murphy and Joseph C. Murphy. Devoted niece of Patricia A. Keaney. Also survived by many loving cousins and friends.
Heartfelt gratitude to Dr. John F. Keaney, Jr. and the team at the Brigham, Dr. Marc Van De Rijn and the staff at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, and the exceptional therapists at Elizabeth Seton Residence.
Pat’s life captured the essence of the Jesuit ideal of a woman for others. Pat’s faith and prayer life defined her daily existence. Pat derived great joy from her roles as lector and service commission member at St. John’s. Pat spent decades teaching in Framingham and Belmont and most recently as a reading specialist with an Orton-Gillingham concentration. Her students exceled, in no small measure, due to her unique capacity to empower change and encourage them. Her ever-present patience and supporting nature brought out the best in each student.
Although it is impossible to capture Pat’s joyous spirit and selfless character, the hallmarks of her being are reflected in her incredible kindness and compassion, enhanced only by her exceptional elegance. She has left Mark and Maura an indelible legacy of love to continue her kindness in this world, which will sustain them and keep them intrinsically interconnected through faith and service.
Visitation will be held on Friday May 20th from 4-7pm at George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St., Wellesley MA 02482. Funeral Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church, 9 Glen Road, Wellesley, MA 02481 on Saturday May 21st at 10am (please proceed directly to the church). Interment at St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. Donations may be made in Pat’s memory to St. John the Evangelist Parish, 9 Glen Road, Wellesley, MA 02481.