PORTLAND ? Lawrence K. Murphy, 94, of Augusta and Boothbay died Sunday, March 16, 2003, at St. Joseph's Manor in Portland. He was born Aug. 9, 1908, in Augusta, the son of Philip and Kathryn (Nolan) Murphy. Mr. Murphy worked for 34 years as a Registered Professional Engineer for the Maine State Highway Commission. He was the construction engineer and training coordinator when he retired in 1959. He specialized in asphalt paving. In 1954, he organized the bituminous paving seminar for the MSHC and compiled a technical manual for the commission as well as organizing and equipping a bituminous laboratory for control and research. Lawrence was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers as well as vice president of the Maine section of ASCE. As an active member of the American Association of State Highway Officials, he was a member of the National Advisory Committee on the AASHO Test Road. He was a consultant to the Bituminous Concrete Producers and participated in highway management seminars around the country. From 1957 to 1973, he was the New England engineer and consultant for the Asphalt Institute in College Park, Md. At 19 years of age, his first assignment with the MSHC was as design and build engineer for what is now Route 27 from Eustis to the Canadian border. From 1929 to 1930, he was concrete inspector in the construction of U.S. Route 1, now Route 88 in Falmouth, Cumberland and Yarmouth. From 1947 to 1948, he was the resident engineer in relocation and construction of what is now U.S. Route 1 in Falmouth, Cumberland and Yarmouth. During this time, he was also involved in the construction of Interstate 95, Falmouth to Cumberland. He was also involved in the location of the Maine Turnpike/I-95 to Bangor. Lawrence and his wife of 66 years, Lucille Hanson Murphy, spent many years summering and boating in Boothbay Harbor and winters in Zephyrhills, Fla. He was a scratch golfer and a past member of the Augusta Country Club and the Freeport Country Club. Lawrence was predeceased by his wife, three brothers and one sister. His endless energy and enthusiasm for life will be missed by his son, Richard Murphy of Phippsburg, his daughter, Janice Gray and husband Norman of Falmouth, along with several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph's Manor, 1133 Washington Ave., Portland 04103. Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St., Augusta.