Murphy, Ann Elizabeth, of Groton, formerly of Lexington and Arlington, July 19, 2014. Beloved wife of John "Jay" V. Murphy. Sister of William Roberts Jr. of Reading, PA, and Kathryn Abramczyk of Lancaster, PA. Aunt of Andrew Abramczyk, Susan Polmyer and her husband Stephen, Elizabeth Roberts, Grant Murphy, Courtney Tivnan, and Patrick Tivnan. Ann worked as a Teacher and Nursery School Director for 26 years, her last place of employment was at Trinity Covenant Preschool in Lexington. She was involved in a leadership role at the Pepperell Christian Fellowship, and a Member of Grace Chapel in Lexington. A Prayer Warrior, Ann was an Encourager to all she came into contact with. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held Saturday Sept. 6 at the Peperell Christian Fellowship, Rt. 113 in Peperell at 1:00pm. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ann's memory may be made to New Life Ministries of N.E., New Life Home for Women and Children, PO Box 148, Manchester, NH 03105. Interment private.