Lawrence E. “Larry” Murphy, age 61, of Tewksbury, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Dawn Lori Simmonds. He was born in Boston on August 31, 1960 and was the son of the late James Lawrence Murphy and the late Shirley Ann (Noonan) Murphy.
He grew up and was educated in Dorchester, graduating from St. Mark’s Grammar School and Cathedral High School. He had a strong passion for hockey and in his younger days, he played. He also loved cars, this grew into him working on cars, and learning as he went. It did not take long for this to turn into his career. He worked as a mechanic for the Boston Police Department for over 33 years before his retirement. He was the proud owner of a Purple Plymouth Road Runner and member of the Merrimack Valley Car Club as well as the Dracut Road Runners. He was very proud of his Canadian heritage, especially loved visiting his family and spending time at the family farmhouse. He had a strong passion for hockey and loved the people he worked with and was a self-described Professor Emeritus of Stoogeology.
He was the loving husband of the late Joanne L. (Shea) Murphy, who passed away in 2012. After she passed away, he attended bereavement meetings at Holy Family. It was there he met Dawn Lori Simmonds, they quickly became friends, and they married in 2016.
In addition to his wife Dawn Lori Simmonds, of Tewksbury, he is survived by his siblings, Darlene Murphy of Stoughton, Sergeant Patrick Murphy BPD and his wife Cheryl Murphy of Walpole, Charles Murphy and his wife Jennifer of Hudson, MA; his Step - children, Kevin Donoughe of Plaistow, NH and Kerri Donoughe of Tewksbury. He leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews and many friends.
All are welcome to attend his calling hours 2 until 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 23, 2022. On Monday his funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. at Tewksbury Funeral Home, 1 Dewey Street, Tewksbury, MA