Murphy, James F. of Marshfield, passed away on October 6, 2013 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Catherine Murphy. Loving father of Elizabeth Lancione and her husband Albert of Plymouth, Martha Sass of Marshfield, Catherine Kedski and her husband Richard of Kingston, James Murphy and his wife Stacie of Marshfield and Thomas Murphy of Vermont. Loving grandfather of Vincent, Nicholas, Andrea, Justin, Hailey, Rachel, Nicole, Brendon and Clayton. Dear brother of Andrew Murphy and his wife Ellen of Walpole, Margaret Gaskill of Reading and the late William Murphy, Leo Murphy and Mary Bennett. Son of the late Andrew and Maria (Barrett) Murphy. Dear brother in law of Alma Murphy and Mary Murphy.
James was born and raised in Jamaica Plain. He was a resident of Marshfield for 53 years. James proudly served in the US Army for 43 years and retired as a Sergeant Major. He also worked for Blue Hills Cemetery for 25 years.
Visiting hours will be held at the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St., Rte. 139 in Marshfield on Wednesday, October 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral from the funeral home on Thursday, October 10 at 8:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Christine’s Church, 1295 Main St. Rte. 3A at 9:00 a.m. Interment will be held in Couch Cemetery.
Contributions in James’ memory may be made to The Mastocytosis Society ATTN: TMS Treasurer, P.O. Box 129, Hastings, ME 68902-0129.