Rita M. Murphy

Rita was the dedicated wife of the late William Henry Murphy, with whom he shared nearly 65 years of marriage. Born in Bay Bulls, Newfoundland, she was the daughter of the late Brian and Catherine (Maloney) O’Brien. After immigrating to Lynn as a young child, Rita graduated from Lynn English High School, Class of 1937 and lived in Lynn the rest of her life.

Rita is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and grand nieces & nephews, including Sharon O’Shea Carpenter. She was the devoted sister of the late Doris O’Shea and aunt of the late Brian O’Shea. She was accompanied in her final years by a team of angels; Evelyn Rezendes, Jessie Jimenez, Janet Caron, Jean Gaherty, Joan Casey & Denise Hanna.

A visitation will be held on Friday, January 22nd, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home 157 Maple Street, Lynn, followed by a funeral Mass in St. Pius V Church, Lynn at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Lynn.

Memorial contributions may be made in Rita’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Northeast Animal Shelter.