Joan R. Murphy Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on August 26, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Joan R. Murphy (Worcester, Massachusetts). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her father Ambrose "Amby" Canty of Southbridge. She is survived by: her husband Donald Murphy; her daughters, Maria of Worcester, MA. and Anna of Worcester, MA.; her mother Mary Canty of Southbridge; and her siblings, Ambrose "Amby" Canty Jr. (Sandra) of Davenport, IA, Anne Canty of Port Orange, FL, Jane Gauthier (Richard) of Southbridge, Marylynne Deshaies (Gerald) of Sturbridge, John Canty (Kimberly) of Webster, Kathryn Canty of Los Angeles, CA., Dr. Bart (Anita Murphy), Dr. Owen (Maureen Murphy) and Bryan Murphy of Seattle, WA. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations to the Joan Murphy Memorial Fund to cover medical costs which can be reached here: (Please copy the link below into a search browser) https://www.gofundme.com. We also are requesting that donations be made to Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Worcester which has been so good to the family.