WAYLAND: Constance V. (Murphy) Norcross, 78, passed away unexpectedly on May 9, 2010 at home. Born in Boston to the late Edward D. Murphy and Marie Louise (Johnston) Murphy, Connie was the wife for 59 years of Robert A. Norcross, who predeceased her in 2005.
She leaves two sons, Ken of Norwood, MA, married to Kris, and Bob Jr. of Newton, MA, married to Dot. She also leaves two sisters, Joan Parkinson of Pinehurst, NC and Diane Capstaff of Marblehead, MA, married to Art. She also leaves eight grandchildren, Alaine and Andrew, both of Newton, MA, Jodie, Worcester MA, Lindsay, Falmouth MA, Laura Godfrey, Natick, MA, married to Christopher; Karen Price, Brighton, MA, married to Joseph, Sarah Ehrhorn, Fairless Hills, PA, married to George, and Kathryn Mackey, Brookline, MA, married to Daniel. She also leaves 3 great-grandchildren Jonathan Godfrey, Sarah Godfrey and George Ehrhorn V.
Connie spent her early years in Brookline and Newton and was a resident of Wayland for the past 53 years. She was a graduate of Jackson Van Lowden School of Boston, a past manager of the Weston Office of R. M. Bradley Real Estate Co. and a regional representative of Windstar Cruises. Connie loved to travel especially to Venice Italy.
At the request of her family there will be no visiting hours. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 3:00 pm at the Annisquam Village Church, 820 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA.
In lieu of flowers, Connie and her family would appreciate gifts in Connie’s memory be sent to the Lindsay Norcross Supplemental Needs Trust, c/o Kenneth E. and Kristen Norcross, 174 Lane Drive, Norwood, MA 02062.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of the John C. Bryant Funeral Home of Wayland (www.johncbryantfuneralhome.com).