MURPHY, Denis, May 4, 1917 – March 13, 2017. With gratitude for a long and happy life, filled with love and devotion to his family and service to others, the family of Denis Murphy, Long Harbour, announce his peaceful passing at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home in his 100th year. Predeceased by his wife Elizabeth (2011) and son Aloysuis (1994).
Leaving to mourn his daughters; Cecilia (Gordon) Brothers, Bridget Keating and Yvonne Murphy; his sons; Terry (Betty), Gerard (Vivian), Dennis, Colin and Richard.
21 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren,brother, Anthony (Anita), sister, Jenny Keating. and other relatives and many friends.
Special thanks to the kind and caring staff of 3 south , St. Patrick’s Mercy Home, St. John’s where he resided for the past 5 years.
Visitation at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne, Wed. 1:00 – 7:00. Thurs. 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. Funeral mass well be held at St. Francis Xavier Church, Long Harbour on Thursday at 2:00 pm. Cremation to follow.
Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to St. Francis Xavier Church, Long Harbour.
Committal will take place on May 6, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Long Harbour
So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to all The Murphy Family.
So sorry to hear, thoughts and prayers with your family at this difficult time .
Cecilia and all the family, so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing – he had a wonderful life but it is always difficult to lose your loved one. Be assured I am thinking and praying for all of you and would be there if possible. I will call when I get home – all the very best and God Bless – hugs!
Dear Dana and family
So sorry to hear of the loss of your grandfather. It was great to hear you recount the very profound role he played in your life.
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Kim
Rest in peace Uncle Din. My condolences to all the family.
Sad to hear of your dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of loss.
Chris and Lydia
Bride
So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. He was a gentle man, Treasure your memories of him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Butler
Sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Blessings and prayers to your family.
To the Murphy family .Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Mr. Murphy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
I’m so sorry to hear of Uncle Din’s passing. I have great memories of dropping up to visit your parents when I returned home. It is always difficult to loose a love one. You are all in my thoughts.
Dear Bride
Deepest condolences to you and your family . The praise , respect, devotion and love expressed for your father in the obituary is certainly a tribute to the life he lived.
RIP Mr. Denis Murphy
Our prayers and thoughts are with all the Murphy family at this sad time. We have lots of pleasant memories of time spent with Aunt Lizzie and Uncle Din – take solace in the fact they are both together again as they were in life. Rest in peace Uncle Din.
We are so sadden to get the news of the passing of uncle Din.He was such a delight to everyone that surrounded him. I have such fond memories of him, he lived a good life .He will be missed. Our deepest condolences to all the family.
God Bless you all
Alex,Florence and Family