Rita J. Murphy, 94, formerly of South Yarmouth, MA, died following a sudden illness on Christmas morning, Dec. 25, 2014 in Hilton Head, SC. She was preceded in death in 1991 by her loving husband of 50 years William F. Murphy, Jr. Rita was born in Bangor, ME, the daughter of the late James T. and Mary Estelle (Belliveau) White. A former resident of Taunton, MA, she and her husband moved to South Yarmouth after retirement where she remained until 2012. She enjoyed golf, playing cards, and cherished her time with family and friends. Before moving to Hilton Head in April 2014, Rita lived in Wooster, OH at West View Healthy Living. She made many friends while at West View, and lightened the hearts of many of the residents. Rita is survived by her daughter Donna (Ray) Jeffrey of Berkley, MA, and her son Dr. James (Marcia) Murphy of Hilton Head, SC. “Garmie” was the proud grandmother of five grandchildren; James Contreras of Superior,CO, Lynn Hunt of Somerset, MA, Brian Murphy of Concord, MA, Lisa Camardo of Wilton, NY, Christopher Murphy of Somerville, MA, and two step grandchildren Aaron French of Knoxville, TN and Capt. Jonathan French of Arlington, VA. She was also blessed with 11 great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wed., Dec. 31st at 10am. in St. Mary’s Church in Taunton, with interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Taunton.
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