22 October, 2013
Andre W. Murphy, 73, of Hopkinton, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013.
Born in Watertown, he was the son of the late Edna (Waldron) and Joseph
James Murphy. He was the husband of Dorothy (Bancroft) Murphy.
Andre was a Hot Rod owner and rider, built his own truck, and in 1957 was
a founding member of the Dominator’s Hot Rod Club. He had worked at
Hitchings Hardware for 27 years and also enjoyed bowling.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his stepchildren, Joe Taft and Deborah
Cote, and step grandchild, Eric Taft all of Hopkinton. He also leaves his
brother, Win Murphy of Arlington. He is predeceased by a brother, Joseph
Murphy Jr.
Graveside committal service will take place on Friday, October 25th at
11:00a.m. in the Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Hopkinton. Donations in his memory
to Metrowest Homecare and Hospice, 200 Nickerson Rd. Suite 110,
Marlborough, MA. 01752.
