Obituary
Francis "Bill" Edward Murphy
December 17, 1918 - October 14, 2004
Funeral arrangements by
Atlantic Funeral Home (Halifax)
MURPHY, Francis Edward "Bill" - 85, Halifax, passed away quietly in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Francis Edward Sr. and Bridget Anne (Von Syberg) Murphy. A veteran of the Second World War, Bill was a retired checker with the National Harbours Board, after 35 years of service. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, gardener, and coin collector. Bill was a past member of the Knights of Columbus, and a lifetime member of the Resolute Club. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Frances Gwendolyn (Graham) Murphy, Halifax; sons, Stephen (Nancy), Michael (Lona), William, James, Richard (Laura), Robert, Paul (Sherry), all of Halifax; daughters, Patricia (Gary) Boudreau, Halifax; Christine (William) Stone, St. Peters, Cape Breton; Pauline Martin, Ontario; Kathleen (Derrick) Roberts, Halifax; 23 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother, Joseph Murphy. Bill was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary's Basilica, 1508 Barrington St. Interment in Oakridge Memory Gardens.
Francis "Bill" Edward Murphy
December 17, 1918 - October 14, 2004
Funeral arrangements by
Atlantic Funeral Home (Halifax)
MURPHY, Francis Edward "Bill" - 85, Halifax, passed away quietly in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Francis Edward Sr. and Bridget Anne (Von Syberg) Murphy. A veteran of the Second World War, Bill was a retired checker with the National Harbours Board, after 35 years of service. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, gardener, and coin collector. Bill was a past member of the Knights of Columbus, and a lifetime member of the Resolute Club. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Frances Gwendolyn (Graham) Murphy, Halifax; sons, Stephen (Nancy), Michael (Lona), William, James, Richard (Laura), Robert, Paul (Sherry), all of Halifax; daughters, Patricia (Gary) Boudreau, Halifax; Christine (William) Stone, St. Peters, Cape Breton; Pauline Martin, Ontario; Kathleen (Derrick) Roberts, Halifax; 23 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother, Joseph Murphy. Bill was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary's Basilica, 1508 Barrington St. Interment in Oakridge Memory Gardens.
Obituary
Francis "Bill" Edward Murphy
December 17, 1918 - October 14, 2004
Funeral arrangements by
Atlantic Funeral Home (Halifax)
MURPHY, Francis Edward "Bill" - 85, Halifax, passed away quietly in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Francis Edward Sr. and Bridget Anne (Von Syberg) Murphy. A veteran of the Second World War, Bill was a retired checker with the National Harbours Board, after 35 years of service. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, gardener, and coin collector. Bill was a past member of the Knights of Columbus, and a lifetime member of the Resolute Club. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Frances Gwendolyn (Graham) Murphy, Halifax; sons, Stephen (Nancy), Michael (Lona), William, James, Richard (Laura), Robert, Paul (Sherry), all of Halifax; daughters, Patricia (Gary) Boudreau, Halifax; Christine (William) Stone, St. Peters, Cape Breton; Pauline Martin, Ontario; Kathleen (Derrick) Roberts, Halifax; 23 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother, Joseph Murphy. Bill was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary's Basilica, 1508 Barrington St. Interment in Oakridge Memory Gardens.
Francis "Bill" Edward Murphy
December 17, 1918 - October 14, 2004
Funeral arrangements by
Atlantic Funeral Home (Halifax)
MURPHY, Francis Edward "Bill" - 85, Halifax, passed away quietly in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Francis Edward Sr. and Bridget Anne (Von Syberg) Murphy. A veteran of the Second World War, Bill was a retired checker with the National Harbours Board, after 35 years of service. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, gardener, and coin collector. Bill was a past member of the Knights of Columbus, and a lifetime member of the Resolute Club. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Frances Gwendolyn (Graham) Murphy, Halifax; sons, Stephen (Nancy), Michael (Lona), William, James, Richard (Laura), Robert, Paul (Sherry), all of Halifax; daughters, Patricia (Gary) Boudreau, Halifax; Christine (William) Stone, St. Peters, Cape Breton; Pauline Martin, Ontario; Kathleen (Derrick) Roberts, Halifax; 23 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother, Joseph Murphy. Bill was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary's Basilica, 1508 Barrington St. Interment in Oakridge Memory Gardens.
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