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Carolyn A Murphy (Chappell)

January 16, 1940 - April 13, 2023

Burial Date April 21, 2023

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Carolyn A. (Chappell) Murphy, 83, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.  She was born on January 16, 1940 and was the daughter of the late Carlton and Anna Belle (Hollowell) Chappell.  Carolyn retired after 35 years as an assembler at Milton Bradley. Her legacy is centered around her pride and joy, her family. She loved spending time with them, especially during the holidays.  She enjoyed shopping and then going to lunch at the 99 with her daughters. Her strength, grace, and love will be carried on through them. She is survived by her children, Kenneth J. Murphy, III of Brattleboro, VT, Gail Drewniak and her husband, Paul of Chicopee, Dorene Murphy and significant other, Patrick Burns of Springfield, Joanne Murphy-Hollins and her husband, Charles of Springfield, Carleen Bishop and her husband, Chris of Chicopee; 3 Siblings, Thomas Chappell, Paul Chappell and his wife, Marilyn, and Everleen Tollinger; 9 grandchildren, Kate Drewniak Guzman and her husband, Julian, Joseph Drewniak and his wife, Angie, Michael LePage and fiancé Tess, Samantha Bishop, Colton Murphy, Matthew LePage and his wife, Thea, Lauren Murphy, Charles Hollins, and Haley Hollins, and a great granddaughter, Autumn Drewniak.  Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her brother, William Chappell and sister, Annette Porter and significant other, Robert Schabowski. Calling hours are on Friday, April 21, 2023 at the Cierpial Memorial Funeral Home on 69 East St. in Chicopee from 9 am to 12 Noon.  A funeral home service will be held at 11:30 am.  Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd. Waltham, MA 02452.