1952
2017
Jeannette M. Murphy, 64, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at Bassett Hospital in
Cooperstown on January 30, 2017 with her family by her side. She was born in Norwich on April
27, 1952 to William and Nancy Laden. She attended high school in South New Berlin, attended
beauty school in Rochester and went on to earn an Associate's Degree from Morrisville State
College. Upon graduation from Morrisville, she found employment as a Therapy Aide for
Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services in Wassaic, NY, and later, she began a long career
in food service, cooking meals for various organizations including the Sharon Hospital in
Sharon, CT. Locally and more recently, she worked for the Chenango County Sheriff's
Department until her retirement. After retiring, she worked at McDonald's restaurant.
Along with her work and raising a family, Jeannette still found time to pursue her interests and
hobbies. She had a great love for bingo and card games of all kinds; she also enjoyed dancing
and karaoke.
Jeannette maintained community ties working with organizations that mattered to her. She was
a member of the St. Bartholomew's Rosary Society and volunteered her time in the church's
soup kitchen dinners. She lent her expertise to the non-profit, T.O.P.S. Weight Loss Program,
as Co-Leader, and she earned the accomplishment of Division Winner.
Jeannette is survived by her father, William J. Laden; her children, Renay Barrows and David
Horning; Michael Stephens and Kristy Taylor; and Gene Murphy; her grandchildren, Kelsey
Barrows; John Barrows; Madison Ashley Stephens; Lexi Taylor; Sammi Taylor; and Jillian
Taylor; her great-granddaughter, Odessa Barrows; her siblings, Joanne Prosser and Rick
Cummings; Frank Laden; William E. Laden and Melissa Mandeville; Patricia Laden and Robert
Whaley; and Sherri and Dale Mudge; her nieces, Tanya and Gard Turner; Jaime Reeves;
Ashley Mudge; Lee Anne Laden; and Hannah Laden; many great-nieces and nephews; her best
friend, Judy Montgomery; and too many friends to list also survive.
She was predeceased by her mother, Nancy (Caezza) Laden; her brother, Richard Laden; and
her grandson, Christopher Fuller.
She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother and her family will miss her greatly.
Calling Hours will be held on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home, 116
North Broad Street, Norwich, from 2-5 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St.
Bartholomew's Church, 73 E. Main St. Norwich, on Monday, February 6, at 10 am, with Father
Ralph A. Bove officiating. Interment will be at St. Paul's Cemetery in the spring. After the funeral
mass, Jeannette's family will having a gathering at St. Bartholomew's Parish Center for all who
wish to attend.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by R.J. Fahy Funeral Home.
February 5, 2017
Kathie Elwood
I'm so very sorry, all. She was a wonderful gal and I was honored to care for her upon her arrival to Community Memorial in Hamilton. My thoughts are with you.
February 5, 2017
April & Douglas Burkholder & Family
RIP Jeannette Murphy, you was such a great friend, and neighbor for a long time. You was a great loving caring mother to your children & a great grandmother to all your great grandchildren, grandchildren. Am going to miss you so much, wish I had come to see you & your sister after I moved. You have earned your angel wings, now you at peace with your mom in heaven. Until we meet again in god house. One of her favorite songs that I used to play on my stereo while I lived next door was the Cotton Eye Joe! We sing to it and dance. Every time I hear that play and when I play it, its reminds me of her and the best times we had chat for hours, hanging out in the summer on our porches together. My heart is so heavy still, so sorry of your loss Mike, Geno & Renay & family. Until we meet again some day fly high! You've earned your angel wings! Love & Miss You Jeannette.
February 2, 2017
My heart goes out too all. I am so shocked beyond words. I have been reflecting on our childhood growing up and then reconnecting a few years ago. I am so glad I had been able to see Jeannette these past few years. Especially at McDonalds or her lunch/breakfast at the diner. She will be missed by all. Love to you all. Karlene(Graves)McGowan and families.
February 2, 2017
Loma Wilkins
A beautiful woman, both in body and soul. She was a wonderful friend and a guiding light as an official at TOPS. Wishing peace and happy remembrances to all her family and friends.
February 2, 2017
Trudy Harris-Alford
Jeannette was a great lady. I had the pleasure of working with her and am so sad to hear this news. My sincere condolences to her family. Trudy
February 2, 2017
Jean M Fink
Sorry for the loss of Jeanette. We at TOPS all loved her so much. No one will fill the void we feel for her. She was a sister to all of us and now she is watching over us form above and one day we can all meet again. HUGS Jean
February 1, 2017
Wendy Oldham
My sincere condolences to Jeanette's family. She was a wonderful and sweet woman, and will be missed by all. I will miss her very much at TOPS too, where we got together every Monday evening.
February 1, 2017
Ruby Manwarren
So sorry for your loss.she was a awesome person and friend.we will miss her dearly.im glad I got to know her and made many memories with her to hold close to my heart.
Lewie & Ruby
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