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Newton Remembers Former Fire Chief
The lifelong resident died last week at the age of 86.

NEWTON, MA — Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced the death of a former fire chief on Wednesday.
Edward Murphy, 86, died on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital on Washington Street. According to Fuller, the Newton native spent a large portion of his childhood at the local fire station and decided early on what he wanted to do for a living. Murphy joined the department in 1961 after serving in the United States Navy, and went on to serve for 42 years in numerous roles, His dedication and hard work ultimately earned him his promotion to Chief in 1995.
Fuller expressed her condolences for Murphy’s family, which includes his five children. Murphy was also a grandfather and great-grandfather.
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“Chief Murphy was a ‘firefighters’ firefighter’ who supported and mentored those who served with him, including his three sons and three nephews who followed in his footsteps to become firefighters,” Fuller said.
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