from the January 15, 1997 issue of The Country Chronicle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Enfield, NH–Gorden A. Murphy, 64, died Monday, January 6, 1997, at the Veteran’s Hospital in White River Jct., VT following a long illness. He was born in Lebanon, NH Nov. 2, 1932, the son of William Thomas Murphy, Sr. and Leafie May (Baker) Murphy, and attended Lebanon schools. A U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict, he served on the aircraft carrier USS Wright. He had worked for Miller Ready Mix Concrete prior to becoming a self-employed trucker. He had been a resident of Enfield for the past 41 years and was a member of the American Legion of Lebanon, and the Lebanon Lodge of Elks. He was married to Dorothy Ruth (Wilmot) who died in 1990.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He will be remembered as a kind, gentle and caring husband, father and grandfather, and will never be forgotten by those who loved him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There were no calling hours. Graveside Services will be held in the spring in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield, NH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to: The Enfield FAST Squad, Enfield, NH 03748 or to: Hospice of the Upper Valley, 325 Mt. Support Rd, Lebanon, NH 03766.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon is in charge of arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Survivors include: Son, Daniel G. Murphy, Colfax, CA; Daughter, Deborah J. Cole, Lebanon, NH; Son, Dennis A. Murphy, Enfield, NH; Sister, Nonie Boisvert, Pittsfield, MA; Sister, Leafie I. Cantlin, Enfield, NH; Sister, Beverly Porter, White River Jct., VT; 7 Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preceded in death by: Wife, Dorothy Ruth (Wilmot) Murphy, died 1990; Brother, Clarence F. Murphy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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