Ruth (Kent) Earle Murphy age 86 of Riverview, FL, died Aug. 10 at her home in Florida.
She was born in Alston, MA. She was a resident of Riverview, FL for the past 25 years, formerly of Canton, and Georgetown, MA.
Mrs. Murphy was a retired homemaker. She was involved with the Eastern Star, where she was a former Matron, and with the 4-H in Georgetown, MA.
She was predeceased by her parents Charles A. & Lulu (Pitman) Kent, her first husband Norman E. Earle and her daughter, Marion "Betty" Maurer.
She is survived by:
Husband: William Murphy of Riverview, FL
2 Sons: James Earle of Kittery, ME
Charles W. Earle of Canton, MA
3 Daughters: Ruth E. Green of Georgetown, MA
Dorothy M. McNatt of Valrico, FL
Margaret Anthony of Waban, MA
3 Sisters: Florence Hardy of Sun City, FL
Dorothy Keller of Sun City, FL
Marion Harrower of Sun City, FL
20 Grandchildren, 26 Great Grandchildren, Several Nieces & Nephews
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 19 at 10 AM at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, North Andover, MA. Burial will follow in Harmony Cemetery, Georgetown, MA.
Calling hours will be held Friday, Aug. 18 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Roberts & Conte Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant St, Georgetown, MA.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lifepath Hospice & Palliative Care, 3725 Upper Creek Drive, Ruskin, FL 33573
Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St, Salem, NH is in charge of the funeral arrangements. To send a message of condolence to the family, please view the obituary at www.douglasandjohnson.com