Anne M. Murphy
August 14, 1926 ~ November 28, 2021
Resided in:
Scarborough, ME
Scarborough - Anne Marie Murphy, 95, passed away peacefully at her home in Scarborough, on November 28, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Portland, Maine, to Patrick and Gertrude (Flaherty) Feeney, Anne graduated from St Joseph's Academy in 1944, and attended Westbrook Junior College.
In May, 1945, Anne married her high school sweetheart, Richard E. Murphy, Sr., when he returned from his service overseas in World War II. Together they raised four children and owned and operated a successful catering business, Pinedale Restaurant in Scarborough, and Paramount Food Service which operated concessions at various racetracks and the Portland Expo and Stadium. Anne later worked for the US Postal Service in the Finance Department. She was active in her community, volunteering for church groups, school sports, and service clubs. She enjoyed working with children. She was a communicant of St. Maximilian Kolbe Church.
Anne Murphy, lovingly known by many as Gigi, enjoyed spending time gathered with family playing cards, boating, and jumping the waves at the beach with her grandchildren. Known for her storytelling and strong Irish spirit, Anne touched the lives of all those around her. She kept her faith and love of family at the core.
Anne was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Richard, in 2006; daughter, Leigh Blodgett, in 1995, and by siblings, Jeanne Volent, Dorothea Millington, and Richard Feeney.
She is survived by her children, John (Gail) Murphy, Lynne Turner, Richard (Deborah Pease) Murphy, Jr.; and son-in-law, Donald Blodgett; eleven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and many cherished nieces, nephews, and friends.
A Funeral Service celebrated her life will be held at 10AM on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Masks are respectfully required for all services. To view Anne's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com
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“Gigi” embraced me and my children from the moment her daughter Lynne came into my life. She was full of Irish spirit and never let me live down a bad experience I had one St. Patrick’s Day with not handling my consumption of Green Beer. In her opinion, even though I have some Irish blood, I wasn’t fully Irish enough to be attempting to keep up with those who did! I watched her be the most loving and fun-loving caring Mother to my sister-in-law and Grandmother to her girls. In fact, in a nod to her, I am “Gigi” to own Great Granddaughter. My love and prayers to all of her children and their families. She will always be in my heart and in yours. I know she is sitting at a table playing cards with Gert, Cele, Richard and Leigh. Love to all-Paula (Pod) Turner -Verdugo
– Paula Verdugo
My condolences to the Murphy Family. Although I did not know Anne, she must have been a wonderful person because I DO know her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Rest in Peace, Anne. Jackie Perry
– Jackie Perry
My sincerest condolences to the entire Murphy family. I didn’t personally know Anne but, as a Rotarian, I have come to know many family members and their spouses. I can tell from those that I do know that “Gigi” raised good, caring people. I am so sorry for your family’s loss.
– Debra Boxer
I always knew her as “Gigi”, a loving mother and grandmother, and as the loving great-grandmother of my four wonderful granddaughters. My sincere condolences to the entire Murphy family. Bob Turner
– Robert Turner