Elaine M. (Murphy) Haley
October 15, 1935 — November 1, 2016
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Elaine M. (Murphy) Haley
One of the six Murphy girls, Elaine was born in Brighton on October 15, 1935 to Helen M. (Manning) and John J. Murphy. She was raised in Melrose with her sisters, and graduated from St. Mary's Grammar and High School. On November 11, 1960, Elaine and George F. Haley were married at St. Mary's Church in Melrose, and settled in Medford to raise a family of two.
She was a loving, supportive wife to George, a Medford Police Patrolman, who passed away on July 4th, 2007. Elaine loved her work for 28 years as a loan officer for the Telephone Workers Credit Union.
Elaine centered her life around her family, friends and her faith. She was a devoted, faithful parishioner of St. Mary's in Melrose, and St. Francis of Assisi in Medford where she was a member of the Mother's Club, and Our Lady Sodality. She was also a member of the Medford Senior Citizens. In her free time, Elaine enjoyed time in Newport, RI or visiting family on Cape Cod. She also had a love for dogs, and always offered to dog sit if anyone ever needed.
Most of all, Elaine enjoyed her family and friends. She loved keeping up with everyone, either on the phone, and climbing into her beloved 2001 Grand Marquis and very slowly making her way over. She loved being around her big Irish family for dinners, or parties. She could talk for hours, and did her best to keep in contact with the most important people in her life. Every year, each birthday for the Murphy girls was celebrated together with all the sisters. She was always involved with her grandsons, and helped set an example as a supportive, faith-filled grandmother. Elaine will be lovingly remembered as a vibrant, loving woman who leaves many wonderful memories in the hearts of her family and friends.
Elaine was the beloved wife of the late George F. Haley (Ret. Medford Police Patrolman) with whom she shared 56 years of marriage. Devoted mother of Eleanor Haley Ciulla and her husband Anthony of Stoneham, and John J. Haley and his companion Janis McGonagle of Medford. Dear sister of Helen M. Sullivan and her late husband Thomas of Saugus, Claire M. Enos and her husband James of Andover, Marie M. Jensen and her husband Richard of Andover, Mary Rita O'Shea and her husband Daniel of Melrose, and Donna M. Shay and her husband James of Andover. Cherished grandmother of Matthew and Brian Ciulla. Caring sister-in-law of Regina R. Hart of Medford, Lorette Tiernan of Stoneham, and Sr. Ruth Haley, SSND (Cathedral of the Holy Cross) of Medford. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends will gather in honor and remembrance of Elaine's life during visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Friday, Nov. 4 from 4-8pm, and again on Saturday at 8am before leaving in procession to St. Mary's Church, Herbert St., Melrose for her Funeral Mass celebrated at 9am. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Gifts in memory of Elaine may be made to Bread of Life, 54 Eastern Ave., Malden MA 02148, or to Sisters of the Holy Child of Jesus, 1341 Montgomery Ave., Rosemont PA 19010.
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Friday, November 4, 2016
4:00 - 8:00 pm
Robinson Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, November 5, 2016
Starts at 9:00 am
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