JAMES B. MURPHY

It is with broken hearts that the family of the late JAMES B. MURPHY of Little Bay announces his passing.  James passed away at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre on Sunday, December 1^st, 2019 at the age of 79.  Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of wonderful memories are his sons, David Murphy of Ontario, and Gordon Murphy (Denise) of Winterland; daughters, Carol Ann Alexander (Gerard) of Glovertown, Beverley Murphy of St. John’s, Karen White (Shawn) of Little Bay, and Maureen Saunders (Ian) of Gander; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Murphy of Little Bay, and Betty Walsh (Bart) of Little Bay; brothers, Alphonsus Murphy (Margaret) of Marystown, Thomas Murphy (Velma) of Manitoba, and Eugene Murphy of Little Bay; sisters-in-law, Marion Murphy of Little Bay, Thelma Murphy of St. John’s, and Violet Murphy of Spanish Room; plus a large circle of extended family and friends.  James was predeceased by his wife, Priscilla Murphy; son, Keith Murphy; parents, Alphonsus & Elizabeth Murphy; daughter-in-law, Isabelle Murphy; brothers, Matthew, Edward, John & Ignatius Murphy; and sister, Monnie Hanrahan.  

 The Murphy Family will be accepting visitors at Wiseman’s Funeral Homes in Marystown on Monday, December 2^nd from 10:30 am to 9:00 pm.  A Prayer Vigil to take place on Monday, December 2^nd at 8:00 pm.   Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Marystown on Tuesday, December 3^rd, 2019 at 10:30 am.  Interment to follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Little Bay.

 In James’ memory, donations can be made to The Alzheimer Society or flowers are gratefully accepted.