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Roy James Murphy

1922-2012

Roy James Murphy

Roy Murphy, husband of the late Carmel (Perry) Murphy went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Friday, July 6, 2012 at the Ridgewood Veterans Wing. He was born on April 30, 1922 in Kenogami, Quebec to the late Russell and Florence (Paugh) Murphy. Roy worked with Acme Construction (17 years), and the Barrich Green Armories Office Mess, Bar Steward (20 years). He was a member of the Royal Army Service Corp, Charlotte Street Seniors Centre and the Royal Canadian Legion.

He is survived by his son, David Perry (Marie) of Saint John; daughter, Gloria Babcock (Karl) of Campbell River, BC; brother, Ernest (Anne) of Summerside, PE; sister, June Crossman (Kenneth) of Moncton; three grandchildren: Kimberly, John David and Janalyn Noel; nieces: Janice Hardy, Ronda Allen and Lois Crossman; nephews: Randy Smith (Jackie), Alvin Murphy (Margaret), Philip Crossman (Sydonyia) and Allan Fleiger (Lois); sister-in-law, Dona Atcheson; special friend, Phyllis Gautreau and one great-grandchild. He was predeceased by his wife, parents; son, Richard Perry; longtime friend, Alice Ferris; sister, Doris Smith; brother-in-law, Wally Smith and sister-in-law, Connie Fleiger. 

Resting at Brenan's Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424) with visitation on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Royal Canadian Legion Tribute Service will be held on Sunday at 7:00 pm during visiting. The Funeral Service will be held from Brenan's Chapel on Monday, July 9, 2012 at 12 noon. A Interment will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances to the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.

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Condolences

My friend Marie I am so sorry to hear of your father in laws passing... please except my deepest condolences. I know only known you for just a short time, but i feel as though i have known you all my life.. God Bless David and yourself in this time or sorrow. Denise Secretery for Stella Maris & St Georges Parish... Blacks Harbour
— Denise Gaudet-Comeau

“DEAR GRAMPIE... :( WORDS CANNOT EXPLAIN HOW MY HEART ACHES. :( I MISS YOU SO MUCH , BUT TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING YOU ARE RESTING IN THE ARMS OF JESUS. AND SUFFERING NO MORE.IT WAS AN HONOR ..AND STILL IS TO CALL YOU OUR GRAMPIE WE WILL TREASURE MEMORIES OF YOU FOREVER AND A DAY ! ESPECIALLY SPENDING LAST WEEK WITH YOU...HOLDING YOUR HAND AND TALKING WITH YOU...BUT ESPECIALLY YOUR GOLDEN SMILE. GOD SAW YOU WERE TIRED. NOW YOU ARE AT REST AND AT PEACE WITH GRAMMA AND LOVED ONES. IN OUR HEARTS AND MEMORIES TILL WE MEET AGAIN....WE WILL LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER AND A DAY !!!!!!!! YOUR GRANDDAUGHTER KIMMIE (BEN) GREAT GRANDCHILDREN MATTHEW(GINA), TRAVIS(SARAH), MELODIE(KEVIN) AND GREAT GREAT GRANDSONS LUCAS AND DALLAS...WHOM YOU NEVER GOT TO MEET...BUT WILL KNOW ALL ABOUT YOU FROM OUR BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES AND PICTURES.”
— KIMBERLY PERRY

My heart is broken and heavy,God must have needed you more there than we do right now,as he was only lending you to us for a little while. Thank you for being such a wonderful Father to dad and a Wonderful grandfather and GREAT Grandfather. Please tell everyone we miss tell them and can't wait until we are all together again,love Jana and Mike,Great grandchildren Joey and Robyn”
— JANA NOEL PERRY

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness.
— Joan Reed

So sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Glad you were able to spend time with him recently.
— Bob & Ruby Cripps

Hi Jan,Sorry for the loss of your Uncle,my thoughts and prayers are with you,love anita
— Anita Belyea

Roy was a person who always put a smile on my face and lived,loved and laughed and I will miss that very much.
— Ian Ferris

Roy was a person who always put a smile on my face and lived,loved and laughed and I will miss that very much.
— Ian Ferris

With deep sympathy on the passing of your grandfather. May he rest in peace.
— Joyce Hamm

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Service Date
Monday, July 9, 2012
Service Time
12:00 Noon
Service Location
Brenan's Funeral Home Chapel

Visitation Date
Sunday
Visitation Time
2-4 and 7-9 pm
Visitation Location
Brenan's Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row

Burial Location
St. Joseph's Cemetery

Requested Charity
charity of the donor’s choice