Leonard, Evelyn "Nancy" F. (Murphy), Resident of Malden, passed away on February 13 at the age of 83. Loving daughter of the late Edward F. Murphy and Evelyn G. (Richards) Belcher. Beloved wife of the late Henry J. Leonard. Loving sister of the late Barbara A. (Murphy) Voke and her husband John of Chelsea; Gary McMillan of Fort Myers, FL; Neil McMillan and his wife Joan of Pittsfield, NH; and Charles "Chip" McMillan and his wife Phyllis of Winter Haven, FL. Devoted aunt of the late Jay Voke of Chelsea; Ann M. Needle and her husband Jeffrey of Stow; and Ellen M. Morris of Woburn and her late husband Robert. Great aunt to Nathan M. Needle of Malden; Kathryn "Katy" H. Needle of Pawtucket, RI; Elizabeth C. Morris and her fiancé Caleb Winters of Woburn; and John H. Morris of Woburn. Adored and cherished "Gran Nan" to her great grandniece Ella.  Also lovingly survived by many nieces and nephews.

Nancy graduated from St. Joseph's High School in 1959. After earning her degree from Boston State, Nancy enjoyed many years working at MIT. Following her career at MIT, she enjoyed volunteering throughout her retirement. Nancy was an avid traveler and spent many years exploring the world.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are invited to attend an hour of visitation at St. Joseph's Parish, 790 Salem St. Malden on Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 10:00 - 11:00 A.M.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated following the visitation at 11:00 A.M.  Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Nancy's name can be made to Bread of Life 44 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA 02148 or info@breadoflifemalden.org.

We encourage family and friends to visit carafafuneralhome.com to offer condolences by means of the online guest book or to send a personalized sympathy card.