Elaine Marie Murphy, 82, of South Yarmouth, passed away peacefully in Centerville on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend.
Born on Sept. 13, 1933, in Cambridge, to Mary and Edward P. Scannell, she attended Saint Mary's High School in Cambridge and graduated from Boston University. After graduating she worked for AT&T. In 1956, Elaine married Ronald Paul Murphy and they moved to Cape Cod in 1961. They were married for 40 years when he predeceased her in 1997. She enjoyed playing bridge, the beach and spending time her grandchildren and her many dear friends. She is also predeceased by her beloved siblings Patricia Stacey, Jeanne Dowd, and Edward Scannell.
Elaine leaves behind her son Ronald P. Murphy Jr., his wife Cinthya and their children Alanna, Brendan and Isabella Murphy of Dennis; her son Bruce Murphy, his wife Holly and their children Callie and Connor Murphy of West Barnstable; her son Gregory Murphy, his wife Lynn and their children Julianna, Colin and Grace Murphy of Rochester, N.Y.; and her daughter Erin Murphy Schipani, her husband Jim Schipani and their children Olivia, James, and Ronan Schipani of Norwell.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Harbor Point of Centerville and Broad Reach Hospice for their wonderful care. Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 24, in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 25, at St. Pius the Tenth Church, Station Avenue, South Yarmouth. Interment will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Route 134, South Dennis.
Memorial donations may be made in Elaine's name to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777.

My thoughts and prayers are with you Ron, and your family. May your mom rest in peace. x

We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all. Love, The Fergusons