Elizabeth J. “Betty” Murphy

Murphy, Elizabeth J.  “Betty” (Joyce) of Quincy, died May 23, 2013; she was 79.

Betty grew up in Dorchester and belonged to St. Margaret’s Parish.   She moved to Quincy with her family in 1970 and became an active member of St. Ann’s Parish. She enjoyed music, reading, baking, and gardening. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and friends.  

Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Murphy. Loving mother of  Melissa Jankowski  and her husband Paul of Quincy.  Cherished sister of  Patricia Maxwell of  Melrose, and the late Ilene Squires of Quincy.  Betty is survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Tuesday 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:15 AM on Wednesday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Ann’s Church, Quincy at 10 AM. Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. Donations in memory of Betty may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105 or to Alzheimer’s Assn., MA Chapter, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.