John Benjamin Murphy, infant son of John E. Murphy and Tina M. (McKelvie) Hogle of Elm Street, died Monday, December 18, 2006 in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Worcester.

He leaves his brother, Richard W. Hogle, III of South Barre and two sisters, Tabitha Gremo of Sterling and Ashley Hogle of South Barre; many aunts, uncles and his nephew William Temple.

A graveside service for John Benjamin will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 22, at Worcester County Memorial Park, 217 Richards Avenue, Paxton. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of John Benjamin may be made to St. Vincent’s Hospital, Center for Women and Infants, 123 Summer Street, Worcester, MA 01608. Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden, is directing arrangements.