In Taunton, April 30, 2013 Florence A. Murphy, age 96, passed away following a short illness. She was the wife of the late Edward J. Murphy. She was born in North Dartmouth, MA, the daughter of the late Frederick P. and Sara (Couture) Beique. She was raised and educated in Freetown and New Bedford. She was predeceased by her brothers, Frederick and Norman Beique, and sisters, Denise LaCroix and Christina Cornell Voye. Florence worked for many years at the former Coppercraft Guild Company in Taunton. One of her greatest joys in the life was sharing time with her family, and she enjoyed the company of many friends. She was affectionately called Nana not only by her grandchildren but all the children she met. In years past, when her vision was better, she was an avid reader, reading as many as eight books a month. Mrs. Murphy is survived by her three children, Dorothy A. Lane and her husband Joseph of Taunton, Robert P. Murphy and his wife Suzanne of Taunton and James P. Murphy and his wife Renee of FL. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Christopher J. Lane of New York, Laurie A. Kalivas of Brockton, Allison Hannah of Taunton, Andrew Murphy of Taunton, Sean Murphy of Georgia and Brandy Murphy Bonaventura of Georgia, Zachary and Stephanie Kalivas of Brockton, Miles, Mia and Ellie Grace Hannah of Taunton, and Aiden Murphy of Georgia. She also leaves several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton, MA 02780 on Saturday, May 4th at 10 am. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary’s Church in Taunton at 11 am. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Friday from 5-8 pm. Donations in Florence’s memory may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, 141 Washington St., Taunton, MA 02780.
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