Kathleen Murphy

December 30, 1948 - August 26, 2025 (76 years old)

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Kathleen Murphy

December 30, 1948 - August 26, 2025 (76 years old)

Chester, New Hampshire

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Kathleen Murphy Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-09-04T18:00:00
End: 2025-09-04T23:00:00
Location: Goundrey Dewhirst Funeral Home and Cremation Service

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Kathleen Murphy of Chester, New Hampshire, who passed away on August 26, 2025, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kathleen Murphy to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband Tom; and her sister Maureen Collins. She is survived by: her daughter Kate Minichiello (Phil) of Merrimack, NH; her grandchildren, Andrew and Brielle; her son Dan Murphy (Kelly); her grandchildren, Sean and Erin; and her siblings, Michael Collins (Laurie), Eileen Collins (Sophie Drosinos) and Colleen Drugan (Hank). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to the Kathleen Murphy Community Partnership Award Fund at Community Crossroads.

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September 4, 2025

Christopher Bauer wrote a sympathy message

“I was on the School Board in Newmarket when Kathy was superintendent. I appreciated her sense of humor, no-nonsense attitude, and respect with which she treated everyone. I always looked forward to working with her. Chris Bauer, Newmarket”

September 3, 2025

Mark Joyce wrote a sympathy message

“Kathy was a dear friend and colleague for 50 years. She and Tom were favorite colleagues. Kathy was a compassionate and thoughtful educator and leader. She guided students, educators, schools and districts towards excellence. She was perhaps most importantly a wonderful fiend, citizen and person. We shall remember her always 🥰🙏 Mark Joyce”

August 30, 2025

Scott Thompson wrote a sympathy message

“I was very saddened to hear of Kathleen's passing and send my condolences to the family she so clearly adored. Kathleen's lifetime of commitment to students, to public education and especially to all who needed a leg up will be her legacy. The request for donations to Community Crossroads in lieu of flowers is a beautiful expression of that commitment. Thank you for that opportunity. Scott Thompson”

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Goundrey Dewhirst Funeral Home and Cremation Service
42 Main St, Salem, NH 03079

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Mary Queen of Peace Church
200 Lawrence Rd, Salem, NH 03079

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