ATKINSON, NH - William J.F. Murphy, 67, of Atkinson, NH, formerly of Bradford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer at his home on Friday, January 20, 2012.

Mr. Murphy was born June 2, 1944 in Haverhill, son of the late Jeremiah F. and Margaret M. (McCarthy) Murphy of Ireland. He was raised in the Bradford section of Haverhill, attending Sacred Hearts School and graduated from Central Catholic High School, Lawrence, class of 1962. Mr. Murphy then attended Merrimack College, graduating with a degree in accounting; he continued his education at the University of Rhode Island, graduating with a Masters Degree of Economics; also attending University of New Hampshire furthering his studies in accounting.

He began working for the accounting firm of Main and LaFrance, Boston. Then in 1973 started and maintained through today the accounting firm of William J.F. Murphy, CPA, PFS, CFP in Haverhill located at 396 Main Street, practicing for nearly 40 years. He truly was passionate about his career. During this time, he also taught at the former New Hampshire College, now So. New Hampshire University, for over 30 years.

Mr. Murphy enjoyed spending time with his family, especially their time together at their home at Lake Winnipesaukee, boating and being outdoors at the Lake. He and his family have traveled throughout Ireland, England, and Wales visiting family and experiencing those memories together.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Pamela H. (Cichocki) Murphy of Atkinson, NH. Cherished father of Erin A. Murphy and her husband Adam J. Pappalardo, of Atkinson, NH, Megan M. Sheehan and her husband, Michael E., of Attleboro, and William J.F. Murphy, Jr. of Atkinson, NH; grandchildren, Mark J. and Nathan W. Pappalardo; brother, John J. and his wife, Margie A. Murphy of Bradford; nephews, Kevin F., Sean P., and Brian J. Murphy of Bradford; many cousins locally and abroad.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning, January 24, beginning in the Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 So. Main Street, Bradford at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Sacred Hearts Church, 165 So. Main Street, Bradford at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Salem Street, Bradford.

Visiting hours will be held Monday in the Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 So. Main Street (Rte. 125), Bradford, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attended.

Contributions in Bill's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 3810; or to Lahey Clinic, c/o Sophia Gordon Cancer Center, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805.