Michael Dixon Murphy, 80, of Haverhill, husband of Mary (Duggan) Murphy, passed away Sunday, August 23rd at the Wingate at Haverhill with his loving family by his side. Born in Minneapolis, MN he was the son of the late Ernest J. and Dorothy J. (Dixon) Murphy. He was a graduate of St. Thomas Military Academy in St. Paul, MN Class of 1952. He continued his education at the University of Washington Seattle receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. A Vietnam Era Veteran Mr. Murphy proudly served in the United States Army being honorably discharged in 1964. Mr. Murphy was employed as a purchasing agent for the Ingersoll Rand Corporation in Niantic, CT retiring in 1990. A devoted husband, father and grandfather his family was the center of his life. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. In addition to his beloved wife of 57 years, he leaves his loving children, Michael P. Murphy of Washington, DC Kevin B. Murphy and his wife Diana of Haverhill Margaret Menotti and her husband Joseph of Uxbridge Elizabeth McGrath and her husband James of Providence, RI Dr. Kathleen Murphy and David Hutchins of Salem a son in law, John Langwig of Somerville ten cherished grandchildren, Celia Auditore, Genevive Auditore, Marguerite Langwig, Anthony Menotti, Christina Menotti, Caleigh McGrath, Maeve McGrath, Elena Murphy, Augusta Murphy and Michael Murphy and one brother, Dr. Daniel Murphy of Ventura, CA. He was predeceased by his daughter Ann Langwig who passed away on October 4, 2014. Friends and family are respectfully invited to his calling hours on Wednesday, August 26 from 5pm until 7 pm at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Funeral services and committal are private. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Joslin Diabetes, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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