Frances J. Murphy

Frances J. Murphy, 83, of Camillus, died Monday, December 18, 2006 at St. Camillus Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born on Sunday, September 9, 1923, she was the daughter of Lillian Ryder and Louis Tork. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, she graduated from Vocational High School. Frances was employed by G.C. Murphy's in Camillus for more than 10 years and was formerly employed by GE. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them and taking care of her grandchildren. She also enjoyed genealogy. Frances was predeceased by her husband, Robert J. (1984) and sons, Robert James, Jr. (1974), Lawrence Patrick (1989) and Dennis Francis (1988). Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas J. and Terry Murphy of Skaneateles and Timothy G. and Tammy Murphy of Syracuse; brother; Louis Fred Tork of Camden; sisters, Rose (Fred) Osborn of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Margaret St. John of Tyler, Texas; grandchildren, Melissa, Lisa, Jamie, Jason, Michael, Nicole and Kendra; step-grandchildren, Kevin and Cassandra and several great-grandchildren. Services will be at 9 a.m. Friday, December 22, 2006 at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Friends may call Thursday, December 21, 2006 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Assn. of CNY, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204.