To the editor:
Sadly, we’ve lost another one of the good ones! Frank Murphy of Salem’s Murphy Funeral Home passed away recently.
I personally can’t help but grieve the loss of such a loving, unassuming and caring man whose life exemplified what it means to not only be a truly devoted husband and family man but also to be a thoroughly honorable professional whose integrity and life of service were examples we all should strive to emulate.
A Rotary scholar and charter member of the Rotary Club of Marblehead Harbor and a Paul Harris Fellow, Frank spent many years following Rotary’s motto of putting “Service Above Self,” both locally and internationally.
Whether it was his excitement about our club’s yearly Holiday Pops fundraisers or his unwavering support when the club sent desperately needed medical equipment to a South American hospital some years ago, the members could depend that Frank was quietly “there,” often behind the scenes, to help make service to others happen.
For some time, because of his illness, we in Rotary have missed his smile, his wit and the twinkle in his eye. Our sympathy to Maura and their children. Rest in peace, Frank. You surely were one of the good ones.
Linda W. Doliber
President, Rotary Club of Marblehead Harbor
