In Punta Gorda, FL. March 5, 2016 Jeannette M.(Seekell) Murphy 90 passed away in Bayfront Health in Punta Gorda, FL following a brief illness. Jeannette was the wife of the late Robert F. Murphy. She was born in Taunton, Ma., the daughter of the late Charles A. Seekell and Mary “Mae” (McAloon) Seekell. Jeannette had resided in North Fort Myers, FL. since 1992 and was formerly of Taunton and Raynham, Ma. She was educated in Taunton schools and a graduate of Taunton High School, class of 1943. Jeannette worked for New England Telephone. Jeannette enjoyed going on cruises, the theatre, movies and dining out with her family and friends. She was a member of the Telephone Company Pioneers and New England Club of Fort Myers. Jeannette is survived by her loving children Jeannette “Jeanne” Murphy McGlynn of CT, Maureen Murphy Hayden and her husband Clint Clagett of ME, Ronald Murphy and his wife Claire of FL and Robert Murphy and his wife Pam of S.C. She also was the sister of the late Charles Seekell. Jeannette also leaves her beloved three grandsons, two granddaughters and eleven great grandchildren. A Mass will be held at St Mary'e Church in Taunton Saturday June 18th at 10 AM. Burial will be held at St. Francis Cemetery in Taunton, MA. In lieu of flowers donations in Jeannette's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.