Patrick Joseph MURPHY

MURPHY, Patrick Joseph. Passed away peacefully on April 6, 2005, in his ninety-second year at the Kingston General Hospital, after a brief illness. Beloved son of the late Sarah Ann McCarrey and Pierce Murphy of Montreal. Predeceased by Muriel Ann (nee Egan), his wife of fifty-eight years and siblings Mary, Gertrude, Pierce and Arthur. Patrick is survived by his sister Johanna McCran. He will be dearly missed by his niece Patricia-Ann (Janko) and nephews Peter (Sandra), Brian (Josie) and Robert (Glorene). Loving great-uncle of Katherine (Gerrard), Joanne, Laura (Kevin), Mary, Laurie-Ann (Michael), Carolyn (Don), Erin and Michael. Great-great-uncle to Maxime, Emily and Madeleine. Also lovingly remembered by members of the Egan family. Patrick was a member of the Quebec Association of Retired Teachers, he completed his teaching career at Pius X High School (Montreal) in 1968. Special thanks to Dr. Ivan Stewart and his palliative care team and Fr. David Collins, chaplain of the Kingston General Hospital, as well as his many friends who visited and supported him throughout his illness. Donations in his memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 101-1335 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Z 8N8. A private Mass of celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Published in the Montreal Gazette from 4/8/2005 - 4/9/2005