Florence L. (Varney) Murphy

Florence Louise (Varney) Murphy, age 96, of Bridgewater, formerly of Middleborough, died on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at her home.

Born in Middleborough, Florence was the daughter of the late Remington & Anne (McMahon) Varney.  She grew up in Middleborough, attended public schools and was a graduate of Middleborough High School.  Florence started her family and never looked back!  She was a devoted mother to her nine children, being a "stay at home Mom" and raising her children with love.  When her sons were young, Florence was a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts.  She enjoyed cooking, doing crafts, playing scrabble, gardening especially growing Lily of the Valley flowers, and of course shopping and searching for a good deal!  Florence had a strong Catholic faith; she attended Mass often as recently as two weeks ago.  She was a proud American, and a big fan of the New England Patriots especially Tom Brady whom she adored.  Florence was an animal lover and loved all dogs.  She will be missed and remembered as "Ma Forever".

Florence was the loving mother of Francis Murphy of Bridgewater, Bridget Poh of Bridgewater, Sean Murphy of Middleborough, Erin Murphy & his wife Maria of Falmouth, Kerrin Murphy of Bridgewater, Moira Murphy of Bridgewater, Siobhan Murphy of Bridgewater, and Morghan Murphy of San Diego, California; cherished grandmother of Meghan, Caitlin, Keaghan, Daniel, Caileen, Liam, Dillon, James, Brandon, Taragh, Zorianna, Rima, Christian, Matty, and Kason; great-grandmother of six; dear sister of the late Priscilla Varney and Charles Varney.

There will be NO visiting hours.

Family and friends are welcome to the Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Thomas Aquinas Church, 103 Center Street, Bridgewater, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 10:30 AM.

Interment services will follow at Saint Mary's Cemetery, Wood Street, Middleborough.

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