Marian J. Murphy, age 73, passed away on Dec. 30, 2016 surrounded by her loving family at the Jewish Nursing Center. She was born in Springfield on May 26, 1943 to the late Michael and Julia (Stachura) Aras. She leaves her loving husband Edward Murphy of Chicopee; four sons, Martin Murphy and his wife Kathleen of Ludlow, Neal Murphy and his wife Vanessa of Selden, NY, James Murphy and his wife Barbara of Bedford and Edward Murphy Jr. and his wife Melody of Chicopee; one daughter, Julie Murphy and her spouse Martha DeSimone of Chicopee, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Marian was predeceased by two brothers, Michael and Robert Aras and one sister, Madeline Higgins. Calling Hours will be held on Fri. Jan, 7, 2016 from 4 to 7 PM at the Grise Funeral Home 280 Springfield St. Chicopee, MA with a prayer service to take place at 6:30 PM. Burial is private.