Obituary: Margaret Murphy

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A lifelong resident of Greenwich, Margaret (Peggy) Murphy passed away peacefully at Nathaniel Witherell on Friday, March 23. She was the daughter of Larry and Ann Dauer. She was predeceased by her husband John, a son John Jr., a daughter Margaret as well as her four brothers, Frank, Larry, Paul and Thomas Dauer. Peggy is survived by five of her seven children, three sons, Patrick (Susan),Timothy (Betsy) and Thomas and two daughters, MaryEllen (Frank) Currivan and Michelle (John) Breen and her 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren who were the love of her life.

After raising her family Peggy worked in the Greenwich High School cafeteria until her retirement. She was a lifelong parishioner at St. Mary’s Church where she dedicated endless hours doing all types of volunteer work. Her greatest love was spending Sundays at Island Beach with family and many lifelong friends.

A funeral Mass will be held Saturday, March 30 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 170 Greenwich Ave. In lieu of flowers donations in Peggy’s name can be made to The Umbrella Club, serving families and children in need, at PO Box 112238, Stamford, CT 06911- 2238.

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