Richard Murphy

Richard F. Murphy, 85, a long time resident of Wakefield died Monday, June 13 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Lynn on August 25, 1925 he was the son of the late Robert and Catherine (Hellmuth) Murphy.

Mr. Murphy was raised in Chelsea before becoming a Wakefield resident in 1950. He had been retired from the U.S. Merchant Marines and had also worked as a manager for the former Towne News on North Avenue in Wakefield.

Mr. Murphy was the husband of B. Louise (Thompson) Murphy. He was the father of Eric J. Murphy of Wakefield, Richard B. Murphy and his wife Pam and Joel F. Murphy and his wife Kathy, all of NH, Robin M. Barnard and her husband Dana of Acton, and the late Michael Murphy. He is also survived by his 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Mr. Murphy was predeceased by his brother Robert Murphy.

A funeral service will be held at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield on Monday at 11 am. A visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the funeral home prior to the service beginning at 9am. Interment will be private.

Read Richard Murphy's Obituary and Guestbook on www.mcdonaldfs.com.

Visitation

McDonald Funeral Home
19 Yale Ave.
Wakefield , MA US 01880
Monday, June 20, 2011, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Service

McDonald Funeral Home
19 Yale Ave.
Wakefield , MA US 01880
Monday, June 20, 2011, 11:00 AM