Obituaries

Obituary: Dorothy E. Murphy, 84

Dorothy E. Murphy, originally from Worcester, passed away last week at the age of 84.

The following obituary was provided by Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home.

Dorothy E. (Frost) Murphy of North Kingstown passed away peacefully Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 84 years old. She was the wife of the late William L. Murphy. Born in Worcester, MA, she was a daughter of the late Charles E. and Hazel P. (Sheldon) Frost.

Murphy was a dietary aide at the Joseph H. Ladd School before retiring. She was a former resident and member of the Essex Village Community Club.

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She leaves four sons (William Murphy and his wife Linda of North Kingstown, Charles Murphy of Maine, Francis Murphy and his wife Patricia of North Kingstown and James Murphy of Georgia), her step-mother (Barbara Frost of Worcester, MA), three half-sisters (Carol Trudeau, Lois Simon and Susan Rolls), a half-brother (Kenneth C. Frost), 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Barbara L. Johanson.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at 10am in the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 301 South County Trail, Exeter.

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