Marlene Murphy

July 1934 - November 2021 (87) Marlene Murphy, formerly of Moodus, CT and Wilton, CT, beloved wife of the late John Murphy was called to Heaven this past Sunday. She was the daughter of Adelaide and William Allyn, growing up on Long Island, NY. She was a graduate of Freeport high school and Wellesley College. Marlene was a very caring, giving, and spiritual person. She was a former board member of My Father’s House, Moodus CT and worked at Saint Bridget of Kildare Parish, Moodus CT. Marlene’s fondest passion was creating programs to help and educate others both spiritually and in life. She was also a Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion to the sick and home bound, bringing the Eucharist to those unable to attend Mass for many years. Marlene is survived by a daughter, Susanne, two sons, Douglas, J.Don and a daughter-in-law, Linda. She also leaves seven grandchildren: Libby and husband Ernie, Shannon, Emma, Joe, Robert, Trinity and Kat, two great grandchildren, Addie and Betty, and sister-in-law Doris Allyn. Also, many nieces and nephews. Marlene was predeceased by her husband John, son Joseph Duncan, grandson Douglas, brother Robert Allyn and a sister Doris Gunst (Stan).

Friends are invited to join the family at the funeral liturgy January 29, 2022 11:00 AM at Saint Bridget of Kildare Church, 75 Moodus Leesville Rd., Moodus, CT 06469. Burial will be immediately following in Saint Bridget Cemetery, Moodus CT. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made online to the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter (act.alz. org) Checks may be mailed to Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090–6011. To offer the family online condolences please visit www.boutonfuneralhome.com