Mildred Murphy

Mildred (Rice) "Millie" Murphy - of Stoneham, 85, passed peacefully with her family at her side on September 10, 2011. She was the beloved wife of the late Stephen J. Murphy. Mrs. Murphy was born in Medford, Massachusetts, the daughter of Roger and Mildred Rice. For the past 37 years Mrs. Murphy lived in Stoneham. Dedicated to her family, she was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening, braiding wool rugs, sitting in the afternoon sun and interacting with the neighborhood children who called her "Murph" and "Tweety."



Mrs. Murphy is survived by her son, Michael and his wife Cathy Eaton of Bedford, NH; son Stephen and his wife Carolyn Burt of Newburyport, MA; a sister Evelyn McCleary and her husband James of Medford; a brother, Walter Rice of Pawley's Island, SC; and two grandchildren, Colin Murphy of Chelsea, MA and Devon Murphy of Providence, RI. She was predeceased by her brother Roger and sister Barbara. Mrs. Murphy is also survived by many dear nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She will be especially missed by her long time friends Donna Broderick of Reading, John Wood of Stoneham and Gary Noyce of Gorham, ME whom she loved and considered family. Her friends and family will forever treasure the love, kindness and generosity she has given to them throughout her life.



Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours from 4:00 -7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 14th at the Barile Family Funeral Home, 482 Main Street, Stoneham, MA. A funeral service will be celebrated on Thursday, September 15th, at 11:00 a.m. at the Barile Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Lindenwood Cemetery.



In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that you honor Mrs. Murphy by making a donation to either Challenge Unlimited, Inc. at Ironstone Farm, 450 Lowell St., Andover, MA 01810 or the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty Street, Danvers, MA 01923.