In Taunton, September 13, 2012 Thomas F. Murphy, age 73 passed away in Morton Hospital following a lengthy period of declining health. Thomas was born in Providence, RI, the son of the late Arthur Sr. & Elizabeth (Fair) Murphy. Thomas has lived most of his life in Taunton and also resided in Falmouth for fifteen years. He was a graduate of Providence College. He retired from teaching for the city of Taunton and later managed many Bed & Breakfast throughout the country. Thomas enjoyed music, painting, golfing, reading, hiking, skiing, but he cherished most the time with his grandchildren. Thomas is survived by his children Michelle Murphy Sanderson and her husband Steven of Northampton, MA and Jennifer L. Murphy Woods and her husband William of Westminster, VT. He also leaves his grandchildren Wylie Woods of Westminster, VT. and Hazel Ruby Sanderson of Northampton, MA. His siblings Marita Murphy and Arthur Murphy and his wife Ann Marie all of Taunton.He also leaves his nephews John, Arthur and Kevin Murphy. A funeral home service will be held on Friday, Sept. 21st at 11:30am in the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton, MA 02780. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours prior to the service from 10:30-11:30am. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery in Taunton.