Frances Murphy
(née Butler)

Sincere condolences to all of Frances' family at this very sad time. She was a very special lady and we have lovely memories of all the happy times we shared with her in Courtown down through the years. Frances made two teddies for our children many, many years ago and these are still on the go and now treasured by our grandchildren. Frances will always be remembered with great affection.
Rest in Peace Frances.

Since condolences to Carolyn and all the family on your dear mothers passing after a long life well lived.

She was a force of nature and it was a privilege to know her and her confident daughter all those years ago. I never knew she was a Butler from Kilkenny but it makes sense that she was a scion of Ireland's Premier family.

She leaves a large footprint of love behind. May her memory be blessing.

Sincere Sympathies on the Passing of Frances.I still treasure and admire a beautiful crochet blanket that Frances gave to me when my first child Liam was born.May she Rest In Peace.

My heartfelt condolences to Carolyn, David and all the Murphy family on the passing of your Mother. May she rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Fiona

Sincere condolences Dave on the sad passing of your mam, may she now Rest in Peace. Our thoughts are with you, Julie & the boys during this difficult time x

Sincere sympathy to the Murphy family. May Frances rest in peace.

Sincerest condolences to Dave and all the Murphy family on the sad passing of Frances, May she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Dave and all the Murphy family on the very sad passing of your dear mom, Frances. May she rest in peace.

Dearest Barbara, Joan and Carolyn. Please accept my condolences to you and your siblings on the passing of your Mother. May she rest in Peace. Love, Avril

Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold.
But hold it she did and raised a fine family of four daughters and two sons while doing so.

There’s a story which said she was once looking out the bedroom window at the school at the back of her garden. She saw David, who was a student there, being remonstrated with by a teacher. She went to the end of the garden, climbed over the wall and went to the classroom and confronted the teacher. It may be mythical, but I hope it isn’t. Frances Murphy was that sort of woman!

And all were welcome in her home. The living room served as a kind of Private Members’ Club to the local youth, which was ruled over by David with an iron fist clutching the TV remote. Sundays in the kitchen doing crosswords; Barbara always getting the difficult last clue! Listening to the top 40 hit parade on the radio on Thursday nights, hoping the Boomtown Rats’ new song had climbed higher. I can’t imagine my life without it.

But Mrs. Murphy had an inner life too. An avid reader and gardener with an artistic gift which she showed with her wonderful watercolours of her beloved Courtown, and the crocheted names on the tablecloth in the dining room, of those lucky enough to be invited to sign it.

This indefatigable matriarch of the Murphy family was one of a kind and the world is a sadder place without her. May she rest in peace.

Conall Hogan

Heartfelt sympathy to all the Murphy family on the death of your dearest mother Frances. We have wonderful memories of her summers in Courtown Harbour for so many years.

My Sincere Sympathy Joan and Condolences to all the Murphy Family on Frances Passing.May She Rest in Peace

Sincere Condolences to Barbara & All the Murphy Family on the sad passing of your Mam. May she Rest In Peace.

So sorry for your loss Joan.
She looked like a beautiful woman .
May her soul rest in peace 🙏

Sincere sympathy to the family of Frances on her death. My late mother was reared near to the Butlers in New St. All good friends growing up. My late aunt reconnected with the girls in USA and whenever she came here for a holiday, she always went to visit Frances in Dublin. They both loved the chat and catching up on their young days.
Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh ag Frances.

Sincere sympathy to all the murphy family on Auntie Frances's passing you all looked after her so well, the good memories will last with you forever,

Sincere Condolences to Dave and all your family on the loss of your mother Frances. May she rest in peace. We are thinking of you. All in Dickson Bearings.

Pat, I remember your beautiful mother so well from the being our neighbour in No.33. She was very kind to our mother Catherine in her later days. My sincere condolences to you and all your siblings and extended family on her death. It was lovely to have had for so long. I remember you Pat, giving me such lovely hairdos . Innocent times. Sorry that I cannot go to her funeral on Saturday. May your mother's gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Pat, Joan, John, Barbara, David, Carolyn and families on the death of their mam. Thinking also of her granchildren but in particular David, Niall and their families at this sad time and also rembering the late Elaine with great fondness.

We have very fond memories of Francis from her time babysitting her grandchildren in St Colmcilles Park and Castlefarm. She was such a strong character and a lovely person.

May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace with all those who have gone before her.8

Condolences to Barbara and extended family on the passing of your mother may she rest in peace

We are deeply sorry for the loss of Aunty Frances, she was a wonderful soul and her kindness and warmth will always be remembered. May you find comfort in the love and memories you shared. May her soul rest in Peace.

Condolences to Dave and all the extended Murphy family on the loss of your mother and grandmother. RIP

Thinking of all the murphy family on the loss of your mother,
Rest in peace xxxx

Sorry to hear about your mams passing Dave. Sending you, Julie and all the family our love.

Thinking of my good friend Barbara at this sad time ,xxx

May she rest in peace. Will be missed by so many.