Margaret A. Murphy

It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of Margaret A. Murphy, who passed away on June 29, 2025. She spent her final moments at her beloved home in Provincetown, surrounded by the people she cherished most.

Margie was born on October 25, 1941, in Hudson, MA to Nicholas Schiappa and Caroline Schiappa (Mancini). Raised in a loving household on Carter Street as one of seven siblings, community and family was always at the heart of her life. After graduating from Hudson High School with the class of 1959, Margie worked as a Research Records and Statistical Assistant at Cushing Hospital in Framingham, MA. She also spent time as a counselor for Together Incorporated, a non-profit located in Hudson and Marlborough, MA that she helped organize. Together Inc. provided emotional support, guidance, and educational resources to help youth navigate the challenges of substance abuse. Margie also made many dear friends while employed at Consolidated Group in Southborough, Ma.

Margie met her husband of 60 years, Donald Murphy, in Provincetown and married on June 5, 1965 in Hudson, MA. Once they had children, Margie became a full-time mother. While raising three daughters in Hudson, Margie also took great pride in welcoming tenants at Our Summer Place in Provincetown, building lasting relationships with those who stayed. Margie was an active member of the close Provincetown community, volunteering alongside Donald for the West End Racing Club, the Provincetown Portuguese Festival, and the Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta.

Our Summer Place is a home filled with love, laughter, and endless memories that Margie laid the foundations for. She was not only a proud mother, but an even more proud grandmother and great grandmother. Nothing brought her more happiness than the simple joy of having all her grandchildren at her home during the summer months, those were days she truly lived for.

Margie loved to read and could lose herself in a good book for hours. Lifetime movies and Murder She Wrote were two of her favorite escapes. She also had a playful side, especially when it came to gambling. Whether it was a trip to the casino or a scratch-off ticket, she embraced it with lighthearted fun and laughter. Margie especially adored having friends and family join her on the deck for various occasions including cocktail parties, cookouts, and celebrations. Whether entertaining a crowd or simply sharing the harbor view with a dear friend, she valued these moments deeply. Her spirit and unconditional love will live on in all who knew her.

Margie is survived by her husband Donald Murphy of Provincetown, MA and their three daughters: Brenda Blacklock and her husband Brian of Panton, VT, their son Logan and his wife Maia of Addison, VT, and their children Bennett and Harper; Debbie Thompson and her husband Kennie of Dighton, MA, and their three daughters Caroline, Emma, and Lily; Rebecca Van Cleave and her husband Ben of Wellfleet, MA. Margie also leaves behind two dear siblings: Michael Schiappa and his wife Daughn of St. Cloud, FL; Jean Graves of Charlton, MA and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers Nicholas Schiappa and Gil Schiappa, and sisters Antoinette Bishop and Julia Sedore.

A funeral mass will be held at St.Peter The Apostle Church, 11 Prince St. Provincetown, MA, on Tuesday, August 12th at 11 am. Family and friends are welcome to gather at the parish hall immediately following the mass.

Please consider a donation in Margie’s honor to St. Vincent de Paul, 11 Prince St. Provincetown Ma 02657 the Izzy Foundation, PO Box 2326 Providence, RI 02906 or a charity of your choice.