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Marion F. Murphy

By T.J. Woodward

Marion F. Murphy, 100 of Hamburg, passed away Friday January 16, 2015 peacefully at home. She was born on January 16, 1915 in Elba to the late James (Elizabeth Motz) German. Marion is preceded in death by her husband Sylvester  “Pat” W. Murphy; son Edward Murphy, brothers James and Charles German; sisters Helen Benthin, Dorothy Howe and Alice German.

Marion was a loving housewife and mother. She was a longtime member of Our Lady of Fatima in Elba, the Altar & Rosary Society and currently attended Mass at St. Peter and Paul Church in Hamburg. Mrs. Murphy was always doing crafts, making things and she worked endlessly helping out the Church. She learned many things at the Home Bureau and enjoyed her time spent there.

Marion is survived by her sons Thomas Murphy of Batavia, David (Peggy) Murphy of Medina; daughter Elizabeth (James) Henneberg of Hamburg; daughter-in-law Shirley, 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call from 2-6 PM Sunday January 18, 2015 at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 333 West Main Street, Batavia, NY. Prayers will be recited 9:15 AM on Monday January 19, 2015 followed by a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial St. Padre Pio Parish 65 South Main Street Elba, New York 14058. She will be laid to rest in Maple Lawn Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Padre Pio Parish 65 South Main Street Elba, NY 14058 or to the Hamburg Volunteer Fire Department 301 Union St. Hamburg, NY 14075. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

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