Paula Jean Coons Murphy Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Paula Jean Coons Murphy (Williamstown, Massachusetts), who passed away on May 1, 2026, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Paula Jean Coons Murphy to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Donald R. Murphy; and her granddaughter Megan Miller. She is survived by: her children, Cara Miller (Albert Miller) of Pownal, Vermont, Jonathan Murphy (Kathy Murphy) of Williamstown and Galyn Wirtes (Murphy) of Chesterfield, Virginia.; her grandson Joshua Miller (Erin) of Pownal; her great grandchildren, Beau and Robbie; her grandchildren, Ryan Miller (Erin) of Pownal, Vermont, Kate Miller (Reed Foehl) of Pownal, Vermont and Sara Tator (Robert) of Pownal; her great grandchildren, Grace, Lucy and Rose; her grandson Jeremy Wirtes (Corinne) of Midlothian Virginia; her great grandchildren, Jackson of White Rock, Reece of White Rock and Charlie of White Rock; her grandchildren, Jacob Wirtes (Kelsey) of White Rock, Walker of White Rock, Oliver of White Rock, Colter of White Rock and Jennifer Bogacki (Jared) of Fort Mill; her great grandchildren, Ava and Emmanuelle; her grandson Benjamin Murphy of Williamstown; and her great grandchildren, Alexander and Jack. She is also survived by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Vermont Veterans Home for their compassionate care and requests memorial donations to the Vermont Veterans HomeActivity Fund c/o Flynn and Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, 75 Marshall Street North Adams, MA 01247Her family finds comfort in the words of Jeremiah 33:3: "Call on me and I will answer you…".
