James J. Murphy Sr.
42 YEAR USMC VETERAN
BILLERICA - James J. Murphy, age 81, beloved husband of the late Margaret A. (Mccarthy) Murphy died Saturday at his home with his family by his side.
He was born in Cambridge, Sept. 1, 1939 a son of the late Harold and Mary (O’donnell) Murphy and has been a Billerica resident since 1968.
Mr. Murphy served in the USMC and USMCR from 1956 - 1999 retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 and was also a Construction Superintendent.
He was a member of the Marine Corps League of Burlington, the Marine Corps Aviation Assn, the Military Officers Assn. 1812 Marines and the NRA.
He is survived by three sons, James Murphy Jr. and his wife Kelly Jo of Billerica, Sean Murphy and his wife Kelly of Londonderry and Colin Murphy of Billerica and father of the late Kim Murphy. He also survived by three brothers, Henry Murphy of Reading, Joseph Murphy of FL, and John Murphy of FL; one sister Mary Murphy of GA as well as five grandchildren, Caitlin, Sean Jr., Eoin, Aibhlin and Delia. He was brother of the late Harold Murphy. Also loving Brother-in-law to Helen Van Nostrand, Kathleen Mccarthy, Chester and Gail Mccarthy, Patricia and James Brady, Patricia Murphy and Linda Murphy.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Matthew the Evangelist Parish in St. Theresa Church, 466 Boston Rd., Billerica on Saturday
October 3, at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Burial in Fox Hill Cemetery, Billerica Per current State guidelines face coverings and social distancing will be required at all venues. Attendees are required to sign up for the Mass at https://cli.re/ccbfuneral-signup In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Burlington Marine Corps League, PO Box 174, Burlington, MA 01803 Arrangements under the care of the SWEENEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, Billerica www.sweeneymemorialfh.com
WESTFORD - John L. “Jack” Hamilton, a Westford resident passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020 following declining health. He was 82.
Born in Lowell on August 4, 1938, he was a son of the late Alfred and Mary (Enis) Hamilton. Jack was married to the late Theresa R. (Marshall) Hamilton with whom he celebrated 49 years of marriage at the time of her passing in 2007.
He was employed as a machinist for 25 years at MACOM before embarking on his own business Beta
Tools.
Jack was active in the Westford community. A communicant of St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish, he also served in Westford Youth
Baseball, coaching Little League and Babe Ruth for numerous years. Jack served as the Westford Academy Booster President from 1976 until 1981. He played in the Westford Over 40 Softball league for many years. John enjoyed watching all sports.
Family was most important to Jack. He looked forward to spending time with everyone, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his four children and spouses, John, Jr. and Dana Hamilton of Southport, NC, Kathleen and Steven Mcdermott of Concord, NH, Richard and Kim Hamilton of
High Point, NC, Steven Hamilton of Westford; eleven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; his siblings and their spouses, Norma and Ron Reichstein of Hudson, NH, Michael and Linda Hamilton of FL, Diane Barry and Jeff Mccarthy of Weare, NH; and several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Alfred Hamilton,
Jr.
Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Jack’s life on Thursday from 3 until 6 PM at the Westford Healy Funeral Home, 57 North Main Street, Westford. His Graveside services will be on Friday at 11:00 AM in St. Catherine Cemetery, 20 Pine Ridge Rd. Westford. With strict adherence to health guidelines, face coverings and social distancing are required. In lieu of flowers donations in Jack’s name may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452 or alz. org For directions and condolences, please visit www.westfordhealy.com