MARCH 14, 1946 – OCTOBER 30, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patrick Lloyd Murphy of Bell Island, Newfoundland. He passed away very peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife and family on Monday October 30th, 2023, at the age of 77. After suffering a stroke 13 years ago, Pat fought a hard battle with cancer for most of 2023.
Pat is survived by his wife of almost 58 years, Eileen (Cassidy); his children Sheila, Therese, Richard (Sue) and Colleen (Jesse); his grandchildren Nicole (Tyler), Devin (Kayla), Victoria (Phil), Aislin, Christopher, Michael, Mackenzie, Kayden, and Tanner; and his great grandchildren Jaxon, Nikana, Corvin, Reid, River and Renn. He is also survived by his sister Margaret (MacDonald). Pat is pre-deceased by his parent’s Michael Murphy and Ellen (Boland), his son-in-law Kenneth Kerr, sister Sandra (Mahler) and brothers Myles, Michael, Denis and Leonard.
Before his stroke, Pat took great pride in his job at the Marion Residence whether it was maintaining the building or helping the residents he loved so much. He was a very proud and dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus for many years where he was always involved in the community and made some amazing friends and fond memories.
If you knew Pat “The Newf” or “Newfie”, you know that his Newfoundland heritage was at the heart of who he was and he lived by his Newfie beliefs every single day – his door was always open, and no one ever went hungry. He was a loving and devoted husband, an amazing father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother and friend.
The family would like to thank the PSW’s, Dr Oey and the staff at the Medical Daycare at CMH for the outstanding care they gave Pat during his illness.
Family and friends will be welcomed at Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Rd. Cambridge on Tuesday November 7, 2023 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday November 8, 2023 beginning at 11:30 a.m at St Clement’s RC Church, 745 Duke St. Cambridge. Burial at Parklawn Cemetery immediately following. Everyone is welcome for a Celebration of Life at the Cambridge Newfoundland Club to continue paying tribute to Pat.
In lieu of flowers and in memory of Pat, please consider making donations to the Cambridge Stroke Recovery Association or the Lisaard House.
Condolences in memory of Pat can be arranged through www.barthelfuneralhome.com.
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