Joan M. Murdock (Russell), of Plymouth, passed away on March 17th at Jordan Hospital at the age of 59. Beloved wife of Michael Murdock of Plymouth, she is survived by her children Scott J. Murdock of Worthington, Maryellen K. Murdock and her husband Scott D. Basham of Dorchester, Christina A. Murdock of Plymouth and Joseph M. Murdock of FL. She also leaves her granddaughter Patricia Lynn Murdock, a sister, Mary Ellen Balasalle of Dorchester and a brother Edward Russell of Hingham. Joan has lived in Plymouth for 10 years coming from Dorchester. She enjoyed gardening, the red sox and collecting angels. A funeral service will be held at the Richard Davis Funeral Home, 619 State Rd (Rt 3A), Plymouth (Manomet) on Tuesday March 24th at 10 AM. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Monday March 23rd from 4 to 8 PM. Burial is private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.On-line condolences may be made at richarddavisfuneralhome.