Marjorie E. Murphy

Hampden- Marjorie E. (Berry) Murphy, 90, a resident of East Village Place in East Longmeadow, passed away on June 15, 2019. She was born on May 30, 1929 in Springfield a daughter of the late Frederick and Madeline (Ryan) Berry. Marjorie retired as a bank manager for Shawmut Bank after 20 years. She generously volunteered her time at Baystate Medical Center, for 25 years. Marjorie was predeceased by her husband, Edward Dion and Arthur Murphy. Family meant everything to Marjorie and she will be missed by those who loved her. Marjorie is survived by three children, Beverly Kirton and her husband Alfred, of Franklin, MA, Rick Dion and his wife Beth, Robert Dion and his wife Pat, all of Hampden; a brother, Robert Berry of Illinois; six grandchildren, JoLynn Perry, Joseph Dion, KeriAnn LaSpina, Crystal Rame, Lindsay Dion, Nick Dion; three great grandchildren, Dominick Albano, Louisa Dion, Russell Dion; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Marjorie was predeceased by a sister, Janet Hatch. The family will receive friends from 10:00AM – 11:00AM on Friday (June 21, 2019) in the Forastiere Smith Family Funeral Home, with a funeral home service to follow at 11:00AM. Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery, Hampden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452. www.forastiere.com