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Lisa A. Wright-Murphy

05/18/1960 - 02/14/2017

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Obituary For Lisa A. Wright-Murphy

Lisa A. Wright-Murphy, 56 of Abington, formerly of Rockland died suddenly at the South Shore Hospital on February 14, 2017. She was born in Weymouth and was the daughter of L. Richard and Mona E. (Phillips) Wright who now reside in Florida. She was raised and educated in Rockland and graduated from Notre Dame High School in Hingham. She continued her education at Bridgewater State College earning her BA in Speech Pathology.

Lisa has for the past nine years held the position of Assistant Tax Collector for the Town of Rockland. She had previously been employed at the Plymouth ENT Associates and for 20 years she was employed as a per diem Speech Pathologist in various school systems on the South Shore.

A kind and loving spirit, Lisa was an active volunteer and fundraiser for many local charities. She had been a member of the Holy Family School Parents Association, served as a coach for the Rockland Softball League and was a Girl Scout Leader. She loved to read and treasured her time spent at the beach or by the pool. She enjoyed golfing and was a wonderful and talented cook.

In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband of 34 years Kenneth M. Murphy, Jr. as well as her daughters Erin P. Murphy and her husband Lewis Brown of Abington and Jillian L. Murphy and her husband Ryan Weche of Holbrook. Her grandchildren, Max, Leo and Kennedy-Lea were her pride and joy. Also surviving are her brother Richard W. Wright of Dorchester and Siobhan E. O'Hara of Rockland whom she considered a daughter.

The family welcomes friends and relatives to celebrate Lisa's life on Monday, February 20, 2017 from 5:00-8:00 PM at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union Street Rockland. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 9:00 AM in Holy Family Church in Rockland. Cremation will follow.

The family asks that contributions in her memory be made to Lisa Wright Murphy Scholarship, Rockland Citizens Scholarship Foundation, c/o Mountain One Bank, 279 Union St, Rockland, MA 02370.

Services

20 Feb

Visitation

17:00 PM - 20:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
21 Feb

Funeral Mass

09:00 AM

Holy Family Church 403 Union St. Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
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  • 05/25/2021

    Our deepest sympathies to the entire family and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
    John Kolakowski & Glen Simmons

  • 05/25/2021

    Lisa was a good friend and we used play baseball across the street on spring street baseball field in Rockland, Lisa was a very warm and considerate person. My sincere condolences, to Lisa family and all that knew her.

  • 05/25/2021

    My deepest condolences.I had the pleasure of meeting Lisa.She was my son's speech pathologist.She always asked about him when I frequently saw her.A caring and loving teacher.My son also passed away in 2012.Many warm hugs to you and the family.RIP Lisa

  • 05/25/2021

    Dear Murphy family,
    Lisa and I were car-poolers from Rockland during our days at NDA, and she maintained a friendship with my late mother Phyllis O'Donnell of Rockland, for many years. I have fond memories of our high school days. I am very sorry for your loss and wish you peace and God's grace.

  • 05/25/2021

    Linda and I send our deepest sympathy to the Murphy family in this time of loss. Ken - you and Lisa have both been a tremendous source of friendship and support to the Robson/Bell family over the years. We will always remember Lisa for her joyful and enthusiastic personality. Her absence will be felt at our future family gatherings. May she forever rest in peace.

  • 05/25/2021

    Dear Ken, Erin and Jill,

    My sincere sympathies on the death of your wife and mother. I will remember how she lived her life with
    spunk and laughter. She was one amazing lady. Anything I can do to help please contact me. My prayers are with you all.
    Jane Schwartz

  • 05/25/2021

    Ken and family so sorry for your loss. Lisa was one of a kind and will be missed.

  • 05/25/2021

    Our deepest sympathies to the entire family for this tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  • 05/25/2021

    My heartfelt condolences to the Wright and Murphy families on your sudden and tragic loss.

  • 05/25/2021

    So sorry

  • 05/25/2021

    Ken. I am so sorry for your loss. I will be traveling on business this week and will be unable to attend the service but will pray for your family.

  • 05/25/2021

    Ken so sorry for your loss.You and your family are in my thoughts.

  • 05/25/2021

    I'm so sorry for your loss. I know what you are all going through right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  • 05/25/2021

    Sorry for your loss Ken

  • 05/25/2021

    To Ken, Erin and Jillian,
    We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Lisa. Have known her as far back as when the girls babysat our children. She was a warm, kind and friendly woman. I loved seeing her smiling face at the Town Hall and she would update me on her family's lives and grandchildren. So sorry for your tremendous loss. The love and memories of her will stay in your hearts forever.

  • 05/25/2021

    I have A heavy heart finding the passing Lisa. Known Lisa for over thirty years. RIP Lisa you are missed . Lord please give the family the strength to heal from the loss

  • 05/25/2021

    So sorry to hear of Lisa's passing. Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family.

  • 05/25/2021

    Deepest sympathy to all of the family and friends that Lisa has touched. She will be remembered with her kind smile and up beat personality. Many memories of sharing the other Erin Murphy conversations. From our family to yours, we are so sorry for your loss. Linda Williams Murphy

  • 05/25/2021

    My her love,light the way for all her family. I love you all. All our love,light,and blessings for life guide you all.

  • 05/25/2021

    MY SWEET FRIEND ~ FLY WITH THE ANGELS LISA ♡ THE MOST GIVING LOVING FUNNY WOMAN I KNOW ~ YOUR SPIRIT WILL BE WITH US ALWAYS AND FORVER ~

  • 05/25/2021

    My sincere condolences. I attended Notre Dame Academy Class of 1978 with Lisa. She was a very nice person full of laughter and energy.

  • 05/25/2021

    I first met Lisa when she volunteered in my kindergarten class when she was a senior at Notre Dame Academy. At that tender age Lisa was already sensitive to the the most needy children and was so tender and funny with them. After school, we would clean up and she would share her stories of her love of Kenny and her love and respect for her brother and her parents. We reconnected about 10 years ago when we met at a fundraiser for a mutual friend's granddaughter. Lisa was right there with fabulous ideas, HIGH energy and her smile. The past years I have enjoyed "meeting" her grandsons (and newborn granddaughter) on FB and watched Ken and Lisa downsize and transition gracefully. My heart goes out to her family and friends.

  • 05/25/2021

    So sorry to hear of the loss of, Lisa's passing She will be remembered with love and, a smile

  • 05/25/2021

    Lisa was the best of friends and like an aunt to our three daughters. She will be deeply missed. Our sincerest sympathy to Ken and the girls, Mona and Dick, and Richard.

  • 05/25/2021

    Dear Richie, Ken and Family, My sincerest and deepest condolences on your loss. She had the most contagious smile and always encouraged you to look on the brightest side of life. I always enjoyed our dinners at Ashmont Grill together and thought of her often. Lisa always will hold a special place in my heart.

  • 05/25/2021

    So sorry to hear of Lisa's passing. The whole family is in our thoughts and prayers.

  • 05/25/2021

    Lisa was ALWAYS a warm, welcoming and gracious lady, making everyone she met feel special & 'in the moment' with her. I am so very saddened at her passing. To Ken and all of the extended family and friends, my sincerest sympathy and prayers for God's grace during this time. Toni Happnie

  • 05/25/2021

    Our thoughts & prayers are with the whole family.

  • 05/25/2021

    i have known my cousin Lisa her whole life. She was a beautiful little girl who grew into a wonderful woman, a loving wife, daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. My sympathy to the entire family. She is gone way too soon.

  • 05/25/2021

    Miss you Lisa! Prayers, hugs, and love to Ken and the rest of your family.

  • 05/25/2021

    So sorry to hear of your loss. It sounds like she leaves behind a huge void. May you hold your memories close for comfort.

  • 05/25/2021

    Rest in peace.

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