Murphy-Davis, Anne of Cambridge, formerly of Jamaica Plain, departed this physical world on June 17, 2026. She leaves behind a loving family, many friends and neighbors. A beloved mother and grandmother, sister, aunt & good neighbor and friend. Anne worked as a receptionist in Boston for one of the John Hancock Insurance Agencies for 20 years before her retirement. She was born on February 5, 1936 in the basement of her grandparents’ home in Charlestown, 6 weeks early and in the middle of a blizzard. She was at that moment the second child but ended up being 2 of 7.

She attended St Mary’s High School in Jamaica Plain. She married near her high school graduation in 1954 and had three children. She was a stay-at-home mom in the beginning but opted into the workforce in the 1970’s and loved the challenge and the joy it brought her. Anne was known by many as a kind & caring person. She had a way with animals and was known to be called on by many a neighbor that saw or had an animal that needed help. She loved to dance, was very fit, could do a headstand on a whim and never back down from a challenge. She may have lived in Cambridge for nearly 72 years, but if you asked her where she was from she always said Jamaica Plain.

Anne is predeceased by her parents; Thomas & Katherine Murphy, siblings; Ellen Mahony, Katie Hanifin, Tom Murphy Jr. & Margie Christensen. She is the widow of William (Bill) Davis.

She is survived by siblings Mary Christen, and Patricia Giddings. Children and sons in law; William Davis Jr of Ashby, Madelynn & Ricky of Mansfield, Denise & John Sullivan of Cambridge and her most loved grandchildren and grandchildren in law; John & Jessica Sullivan of Cambridge, Alissa Sullivan & Kirsten Ridlen of Cambridge. Her beloved furry great grandchildren; Merlin, Rosita, Stevie & Joey.

Visiting hours in The Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury on Tuesday June 23, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. A Funeral service will be held on Wednesday June 24, at 11:00 am in The Maguire Chaple in St. Joseph Cemetery, 990 Lagrange St. West Roxbury. Please go directly to St. Joseph Cemetery.

Her children and grandchildren are her legacy remembering all she taught them in her lifetime. Her smile, love, humor and kindness will remain with all that knew her. She will be forever missed but her memory cherished. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Angell Animal Medical Center, 350 So. Huntington Ave. Jamaica Plain, 02130l