Steven M. Murphy

Exeter, NH – Steven M. Murphy, 65, of Exeter, passed away peacefully on April 28th 2024 at the Hyder Family Hospice house surrounded by family after losing his brief battle with cancer.  He was born on August 4th, 1958 in Springfield IL and was the son of Thomas and Norma (Radar) Murphy.

Steven was raised in Acton MA, graduating from Acton-Boxborough Regional High with the Class of 1976.  He went on to graduate from the University of Maine Orono in 1980 obtaining a degree in Microbiology and served as Captain of the Varsity Rifle Team.  He started his career in the Seafood Business as a QA Tech for Fishery Products in 1980, eventually working his way up to Director of Research and Development for various seafood companies across the country, eventually retiring in 2022.

Steven loved his family fiercely, most importantly his wife Kim.  He was always looking for ways to shower her with love abiding by the quote ‘Happy Wife, Happy Life’ as he would affectionately tease her. His face would light up whenever any of his children would walk through the door- eager to catch up on life, give advice, or infamously belt out “Family Tradition”.  Affectionately known as Papa, he found immense joy spending time with his granddaughters McKenzey and Avereigh creating lifetime memories that they will cherish forever.

Steven is survived by his wife Kimberly C. Murphy of Exeter NH, his step son Richard Collins and his wife Kathleen of Exeter NH, his step daughter Rachael Collins and her fiancé Daniel Clark of Barrington NH, his granddaughters McKenzey and Avereigh Collins, his father Thomas Murphy of Allenstown NH, his brother John Murphy and his wife Marilyn of Allenstown NH, a niece Mary Jean Murphy and her daughter Justice of Ocala FL , and a nephew John Thomas Murphy of Concord NH.

Steven is predeceased by his beloved mother Norma Murphy and his bestie granddog Bailey Anne.

Steven’s family would like to thank the Hyder Family Hospice House for their care and support during Steven’s final days.

Steven’s family plans to hold a private celebration of life.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover NH.