Jeanne Irene Murphy
April 8, 2018
Jeanne Irene (Pierce) Murphy, of West Hartford, CT, died peacefully on Sunday, April 8, of complications following a stroke. She was predeceased by her husband, Peter F. Murphy, and her son, MSgt. James S. Murphy, USAF (Ret.). She is survived by her brother, John Pierce of St. Johnsbury, VT; sons Brian T. Murphy (Debbi Olley) of Queens, NY; and Timothy S. Murphy (Jessica Guite) of West Hartford, CT; in addition to her daughter-in-law Brenda (Abbot) Murphy of Dallas, OR. She also leaves behind four grandchildren, Sean, Coleen (Zach Murphy), and Erin Murphy, children of Jim and Brenda; and Owen Murphy, son of Tim and Jessica. In addition to her devotion to her family, Jeanne spent many years in Brockton, MA working in service to others, including driving a school bus, a bookmobile for the Brockton Public Library, and the Dial-A-Bat, a paratransit service provided by the Brockton Area Transit system. A life-long lover of travel and of dogs, after retiring Jeanne and her husband Peter spent many years driving across the country each summer, visiting far-flung family and national parks in all 49 states accessible by car, always accompanied by their beloved German Shepherd, Shannon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation and the Connecticut Humane Society.
Jeanne Irene (Pierce) Murphy, of West Hartford, CT, died peacefully on Sunday, April 8, of complications following a stroke. She was predeceased by her husband, Peter F. Murphy, and her son, MSgt. James S. Murphy, USAF (Ret.). She is survived... View Obituary & Service Information