Alton, NH

George William Murphy, Sr., age 80, of Heron Point Road in Alton, fought a lengthy battle with lung cancer.  He died peacefully at home, July 21, 2020, with his loving family by his side.

Born March 18, 1940 in Boston, Massachusetts, son of George J. and Mary H. (Griffin) Murphy, he was raised in Dorchester, MA, lived for years in Marlboro, MA and resided in Alton, NH for the past 19 years.

George had two careers: one as print setter for the Boston Globe and the Boston Herald, where his job took him to newspapers across the country.  He was retired from Corion, where he had worked as a bio-medical technician for 25 years.

Photography was his passion, which was evident by his love of life, especially nature.  He loved shooting scenes of Alton Bay, lighthouses, covered bridges and flowers.  He had a great love for Lake Winnipesaukee and his favorite subject to photograph was the M/S Mount Washington, who commissioned a picture from him for their brochure cover.

Survived by his wife Diana Lee (Lambert) Murphy and 6 children: Lauren Ann Torres Pagan and husband Rolando, George W. Murphy, Jr. and wife Joyce, Pamela J. McGonagle and fiancé Bob Borjeson, Sean R. Murphy, Thomas E. Montgomery, John C. Miller and wife Tara, 8 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by his sister Marie.

A Celebration of Life will be announced by his family at a later date.  If desired, memorial donations may be made in his memory to:  LungStrong.org, PO Box 281, Amesbury, MA 01913. To express condolences, please visit: www.peasleefuneralhome.com