Francis L. Murphy

Auburn - Francis (Frank) L. "Murph" Murphy, 84 of Turner, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice. He was born in Lewiston, September 29, 1926 son the late Cornelius J. and Rossie McAlpine Murphy. He was educated in Auburn and California schools and served his country in the U. S. Marine Corp, a career that spanned 21 years. In 1949 he met his future wife, Clara G. Silva, in Hawaii and they were married May 6, 1950.

After his military career he lived and worked in California for General Telephone for 20 years. He and his wife returned to Maine 13 years ago and enjoyed their retirement years in Turner in the home that he designed. Frank was a proud member of the American Legion Post # 111 in Turner. He is survived by his wife Clara of Turner; three sons, Paul K. Murphy and wife Shery of Florida, Eric N. Murphy and wife Roberta of Nevada and Curtis W. Murphy and wife Celise of Lisbon Falls; two grandchildren, April M. and Andy N. Murphy both of California; a brother, Richard J. Murphy and wife Muriel of Auburn; dear friends of Frank who loved and supported the family were Bert Pelletier and Leslie Salibator of Turner; several nieces and nephews and his dear friend Gracie, the family dog.He was predeceased by a daughter, Karen S.L. Murphy on February 21, 1998.His family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Central Maine Medical Center, M-1 and the Androscoggin Hospice House staff for their wonderful care.You are invited to share your condolences and fond memories with the Murphy family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.