Ruth Elizabeth Murphy née Kennedy, better known as “Nunnie” of West Roxbury, formerly of Westwood, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at the age of 96.
Standing at five foot nothing, Nunnie was always a force. She showed no mercy in any game she played; a stark contrast to her loving nature in all other areas of life. Nunnie adored time with her grandchildren (Paul W. Murphy III, Conor D. Murphy (Active Boston Police) and his wife Laura, Brittany E. Murphy, Esq., Jillian M. Murphy, Michael J. Curran and his fiancé Kailey Jacobs (Active Boston Police), and Ryan K. Curran), card games, Words With Friends, and dessert in any form. Anyone who met her loved her. Her wit, humor, and steadfast faith were a hallmark of her personality. Our family could not have asked for a better matriarch.
Ruth is survived by her beloved husband of nearly sixty-seven years, Paul W. Murphy (Retired Boston Police), who devotedly cared for and loved her. She is fondly remembered and missed by her children, Paul W. Murphy, Jr. (Retired Boston Police) and Laura Murphy, David Murphy and his fiancée Jill Picchione, and Susan Curran and Dr. Michael Curran.
Our Nunnie, a mother, grandmother, wife, and friend will never be forgotten. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the name of Ruth Murphy to Good Shepherd Community Care, 160 Wells Ave, Newton, MA 02459.
Visiting Hours at the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St. West Roxbury on Tuesday, April 15th from 9:00-10:30am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 11am. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Relatives and friends invited. For guestbook, gormleyfuneral.com.