Marie E. Murphy, 92

May 3, 2011

Marie E. Murphy, 92, of Pinehurst Beach in Wareham, formerly of Weymouth, passed away Friday, April 29, at Tobey Hospital.

Marie was born in Boston, the daughter of the late Peter J. and Eva (Riboux) Murphy Sr. She attended Weymouth Public Schools and graduated with the Weymouth High School Class of 1936. She attended Boston University and graduated from Boston College.

Marie was the Director of Public Welfare in Weymouth and also worked for many years as the Director of SSI for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

She enjoyed traveling, gaming, and reading. Marie is survived by her 5 siblings: Gertrude “Trudy” A. Harrington of Wareham, Rita Jarvis of Brockton, Peter J. Murphy Jr. of Carver, and Eva V. Frates of Rockland. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She is the sister of the late Gerard J. Murphy.

Her Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday May 3, at 11:30 am at Saint Patrick’s Church, 82 High Street, Wareham. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Burial will follow in Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery, 726 Washington Street South Weymouth. There will be no visiting hours. For online guestbook, please visit warehamvillagefuneralhome.com. Memorial gifts may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Wareham Village Funeral Home 5 Center St., Wareham.