Elaine Murphy

Elaine Murphy (1963 – 2017) was born in Dagenham on 31 May, the youngest of three children. She worked in various careers, firstly in a children’s clothes shop and finally as a dinner lady. She enjoyed travelling around the world and spending time with her family. She met her partner Dave in 1986 and they had three children: Kelsey, Connor, and Mitchell.

Celebrant and tribute contributor: Chris Holland.