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18 Sep 09 - 07:51 PM (#2726382) Subject: Obit: John Murphy From: kendall John Murphy of Hampton New Brunswick died suddenly on Tuesday. He was a dear friend not only to me but to all who knew him. A genuinely good man. He was 66. Born in England, he and his dear wife, Pip, moved to Canada in 1974. He was one member of the NB music group Hal 'n Tow. This is such a shock. |
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22 Sep 09 - 10:14 AM (#2728800) Subject: RE: Obit: John Murphy, New Brunswick (15 Sep 2009) From: GUEST,katlogan So sorry to hear about this....what a wonderful gem of a man. My sympathies to all who loved him. |
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22 Sep 09 - 10:19 AM (#2728803) Subject: RE: Obit: John Murphy, New Brunswick (15 Sep 2009) From: maeve That IS a shock, Kendall. Thanks for posting. maeve |
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22 Sep 09 - 10:37 AM (#2728816) Subject: RE: Obit: John Murphy, New Brunswick (15 Sep 2009) From: maeve A short piece honoring John maeve |
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22 Sep 09 - 11:00 AM (#2728847) Subject: RE: Obit: John Murphy, New Brunswick (15 Sep 2009) From: Dan Schatz I missed this the first time - what terrible news. John was a true gentleman - always good company and a gracious host. I have warm memories of August evenings at his beautiful house in St. John, circled around outside with singers and fiddles and humor. I only knew John in the past 10 years or so, but I liked him very much, and considered him a friend. I'm incredibly sad to hear of his sudden and untimely death, and my heart goes out to Pip, and to all the folks who knew him so much better. This makes me very very sad. Dan |
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22 Sep 09 - 04:26 PM (#2729108) Subject: RE: Obit: John Murphy, New Brunswick (15 Sep 2009) From: gnu I did not see this thread before. Sad indeed. RIP. |
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22 Sep 09 - 04:29 PM (#2729110) Subject: RE: Obit: John Murphy, New Brunswick (15 Sep 2009) From: gnu It was not in the Moncton paper... ya think someone would have called me! It was in the SJ paper... MURPHY, JOHN DOUGLAS JAMES - The death of John Murphy of Hampton, husband of Pip Murphy, occurred unexpectedly September 15, 2009 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. He was born in London, England, son of the late Con and Kath (Gibbons) Murphy. John was dearly loved by his family and friends. He was a gifted and respected teacher, artist, musician, actor, designer and human rights advocate. He is survived by his wife, Pip; two daughters, Alison Murphy (Lee Bichard), Upham, and Anna Saindon (Joey), Fredericton; two grandchildren, Lily and Molly Murphy; one sister, Dee Murphy (Kevin), Broseley, England; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one brother, Peter Murphy. There will be no visitation by request. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Alphonsus Church, Hampton on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 10:00 am. A reception will follow in the church hall. Interment will take place in Hampton Rural Cemetery at a later date. Memorials to Amnesty International, John Peters Humphrey Foundation, Piggs Peak Partnership or Doctors Without Boarders would be appreciated by the family. The arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Home (506-832-5541), Hampton. Online donations and condolences can be made at www.reidsfh.com |
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22 Sep 09 - 04:38 PM (#2729120) Subject: RE: Obit: John Murphy, New Brunswick (15 Sep 2009) From: maeve Thank you for finding and posting that information, gnu. maeve |
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22 Sep 09 - 04:43 PM (#2729126) Subject: RE: Obit: John Murphy, New Brunswick (15 Sep 2009) From: gnu I mighta found out on Sunday next, after saying sommat stupid. |
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22 Sep 09 - 11:23 PM (#2729336) Subject: RE: Obit: John Murphy, New Brunswick (15 Sep 2009) From: GUEST,julia We're stunned. What a loss... We grieve the new silence, the empty chair |
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22 Sep 09 - 11:54 PM (#2729348) Subject: RE: Obit: John Murphy, New Brunswick (15 Sep 2009) From: GUEST,julia I was not able to link to the article provided by maeve, but I did find this http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/search/article/795727 |
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23 Sep 09 - 06:48 AM (#2729456) Subject: RE: Obit: John Murphy, New Brunswick (15 Sep 2009) From: karen k Have heard of him but didn't know him but what a sad loss. My condolances to his family and all those who knew him. I wish I had. |
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23 Sep 09 - 12:11 PM (#2729695) Subject: RE: Obit: John Murphy, New Brunswick (15 Sep 2009) From: Dan Schatz I'm still incredibly broken up about this, and the beautiful article from the Telegraph Journal brings it all home even more. Dan |
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25 Sep 09 - 03:02 PM (#2731295) Subject: RE: Obit: John Murphy, New Brunswick (15 Sep 2009) From: GUEST,Steve Sellors Because of the wonderful work John did for his community, for his art and music and for humanity my wife once told him it was an honour to know him. Instead of blushing or saying thank you like anyone else would do, he just stood there baffled. He had no idea what she was talking about. What a guy. I wrote him this song the other day. (Please keep in mind that lyrics without music suck) One Season and Tonight (for John Murphy) This season in passing It blew by my door It turned the world round It turned the world o'er We have one season to make the world right We have one season and we have tonight If I'd never met you The world would be wrong I'd live some other place now Singing some other song And if you'd come last Sunday we'd have sung halleloo With Bill on the bottom and me singing with you But before you can leave here Before we let you go You must sing every song Every song that you know And you know a million so John it's alright Cuz we have one season and we have tonight We just have one season but we have tonight I'll find you wherever you're hid, John |
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25 Sep 09 - 03:59 PM (#2731330) Subject: RE: Obit: John Murphy, New Brunswick (15 Sep 2009) From: maeve Steve, Thank you very much for posting your song for John here. You always manage to write the tender heart of the matter without gushing. I hope to hear it sung when you're here in Maine with musical friends; you are one of the finest song makers on the East Coast...and beyond. I wish I could be there with you all tomorrow. Quite a few of us will have to be there in spirit only. maeve |
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25 Sep 09 - 04:55 PM (#2731383) Subject: RE: Obit: John Murphy, New Brunswick (15 Sep 2009) From: kendall Steve, that got to me. |
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25 Sep 09 - 05:19 PM (#2731400) Subject: RE: Obit: John Murphy, New Brunswick (15 Sep 2009) From: Dan Schatz *Sniff* I'm looking forward to hearing that, Steve, in the way that one looks forward to a much needed cry. Dan |
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25 Sep 09 - 11:28 PM (#2731569) Subject: RE: Obit: John Murphy, New Brunswick (15 Sep 2009) From: GUEST,julia Steve, you have such a way...a wonderful tribute to very special guy Can't wait to hear it |
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28 Sep 09 - 09:01 AM (#2733095) Subject: RE: Obit: John Murphy, New Brunswick (15 Sep 2009) From: maeve Thinking of John's family and so many friends today. I hope his memorial gathering was full of memories, comfort, and burdens shared. maeve |
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28 Sep 09 - 05:03 PM (#2733524) Subject: RE: Obit: John Murphy, New Brunswick (15 Sep 2009) From: GUEST,John Hobbins I only knew John for the last decade when we worked on his Credo and other human rights project. I stayed with him and Pip on occasion. This is a great loss to his family and the community (a far broader one than Hampton). I do know that he would have laughed out loud and then said something acerbic if he could have read the notice above "Memorials to Amnesty International, John Peters Humphrey Foundation, Piggs Peak Partnership or Doctors Without Boarders would be appreciated by the family." Boarders? The medical profession must be undergoing hard times if they cannot find lodgers! RIP. A great and dedicated man. |