• Gordon George Murphy

    April 11, 2018

  • Gordon Murphy, aged 68, of Mt. Arlington Heights-Long Harbour, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2018 at St. John’s Health Sciences Center surrounded by his family.

    Gordon started fishing with his father at a young age where he developed mechanical skills. Later his skills in the mechanical field would be respected coast to coast as he mentored many including two of his boys in the trade. Gordon was not only inter-provincially licensed red seal heavy equipment and automotive mechanic but multi skilled handy man who was no stranger to helping friends and neighbors in need. He raised four boys who respected and loved him unconditionally. Gordon will be sadly missed by his large family, many co-workers and friends across Canada.

    Pre-deceased by parents George and Elizabeth and brothers Michael, John Pat, Eric, and Tony. Left to mourn his wife of 45 years Sheila (Browne), their four sons Bradley (Sheryl), Brett (Lori ), Brock (Claudette) and Blake: grandchildren: Jordan, Jacobb, Madison, Julia, Drayton, Kenzie; siblings Arnold (Anne), Andy (Margie), Gerry(Lorraine), Roy (Jeanie), Ted (Patrina), Raymond, Alex (Tammy), Mary (Tom), Betty Anne (Mark), Georgina, Lori. He also leaves to mourn Sheila’s siblings Derm (Mary), Brendan (Laura),Pat (Marjorie), Kevin (Bernie) , Jim (Sheila), Bill (Marje), Howard (Pam), Betty (Francis), Joan (Melvin).

    Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home Thursday, April 12th 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Friday, April 13th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Funeral services at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church Long Harbour Friday April 13th at 2:00 pm.

    Donations in Gordon’s memory can be made to Long Harbour Cemetery Committee and Autism Society. Special thanks to Doctors and Nurses of HSC for their care and compassion.

     

  • 58 comments

    Bill Murphy

    11 Apr 2018

    Prayers go out to the family for your loss.

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    Sheila

    27 Apr 2018

    Thanks for your condolences Billy.

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    bernie mcallister

    11 Apr 2018

    VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF GORDS PASSING ,HE WAS ONE OF A KIND ,,ALL THE BEST TO THE FAMILY .

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    Sheila

    27 Apr 2018

    Thanks for your condolences Bernie

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    Maurice and Dot Theriault

    11 Apr 2018

    Sheila, Brett and Family, Our thoughts and prayer are with you at this time. He was a special person.

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    Sheila

    27 Apr 2018

    Thanks for your condolences Maurice and Dorothy.

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    Antoinette Mercer Stack

    11 Apr 2018

    To the Murphy Family My deepest sympathy with you and the family as you all lost a great man. I am extremely sorry to hear of this saddened news. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

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    Ardie McAllister

    11 Apr 2018

    My condolences to the family 🙏🏻

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    Sheila

    27 Apr 2018

    Thanks for your condolences Ardie.

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    Jean Thomey

    11 Apr 2018

    Sincere condolences to the murphy family on the passing of Gorden murphy.It is with heartfelt sympathy on behalf of the Thomey family.May he rest in heavenly peace.May he soar with the angels.Heaven has gained another angel.RIP Gorden.

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    Sheila

    27 Apr 2018

    Thanks for your condolences Jeanie

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    Stephen & Yvette Smith

    11 Apr 2018

    Our deepest sympathy to the family at this time of loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and may the Love of God give you Peace.

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    Sheila

    27 Apr 2018

    Thanks for your condolences.

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    Andrea Rafferty and Shawn Rafferty

    11 Apr 2018

    We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Thinking of you Brock and Brett!

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    Frank & Cecilia Moore

    11 Apr 2018

    Sheila and family, we are truly sorry to hear about Gordon. So glad we got a chance to visit you both since you have been home. Sorry we cannot attend the funeral service as we are still in Fort MacMurray visiting our family here. Prayers and hugs to you all.

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    Sheila

    27 Apr 2018

    Thanks for your condolences Cecelia and Frank. Regards.

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    NorBert Murphy

    11 Apr 2018

    My condolences to Shelia and the Boys, and the Murphy Families, R.I.P. old friend. You will be missed.

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    Sheila

    27 Apr 2018

    Thanks for your condolences Norbert.

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    Bride Murphy

    11 Apr 2018

    Sheila, So sorry to hear of your sad loss. Condolences to you and all other family members. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during the next few days and beyond. May your faith and support of family and friends sustain you at this difficult time. God Bless you all!

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    Sheila

    27 Apr 2018

    Thanks for your condolences Bride.

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    Marcel and Kathy Stevens

    11 Apr 2018

    Sheila , Brett and family, our thoughts and prayers are for you at this difficult time. Our Condolences to you all!

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    Sheila

    27 Apr 2018

    Thanks for your condolences.

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    Vera and Kevin McCarthy

    11 Apr 2018

    Our deepest condolences to Sheila and her children, the Murphy family and the Browne family on your great loss. Our thoughts and prayer are with you. RIP Gordon.

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    Paul and Viola Gallant

    11 Apr 2018

    Brock sorry to hear about dad taught and prayers with you and your family. He may be gone but memory will always be with you.

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    Sheila

    27 Apr 2018

    Thanks for your condolences.

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    Linda and Monty Weatherbie

    11 Apr 2018

    Our deepest condolences to the family. Thinking of you during this time

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    Sheila

    27 Apr 2018

    Thanks for your condolences.

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    Helen Burke'Moore

    11 Apr 2018

    So sorry to hear about Gordon. Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love Uncle Ned and Family

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    Sheila

    27 Apr 2018

    Thanks for your condolences and for the beautiful basket of flowers. Much appreciated. Regards to all.

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    Clem Okeefe

    11 Apr 2018

    My sincere condolences to Gordon family. He was a great guy, co worker and friend. May He Rest In Peace.

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    Sheila

    27 Apr 2018

    Thanks Clem for your condolences.

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    Nancy Penney

    11 Apr 2018

    Sincere condolences, Sheila to you and all your family. May he rest in peace, out of pain and suffering and may God bless you and strengthen and comfort you!

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    Dale Murphy

    11 Apr 2018

    A very fine man gone way to quickly, there is no doubt to Gord's skill in multi trades , an all around great guy who was our first cousin,God Bless!Sorry I am not at home at this time to pay my respects.

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    Sheila

    27 Apr 2018

    Thanks for your condolences Dale.

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    Harold & Marlene (MacEwen) Giesbrecht

    11 Apr 2018

    So sorry to hear about your Dads passing. It's always hard to lose your Dad.There is nothing that can be said or done that really helps. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

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    Sheila

    27 Apr 2018

    Thanks for your condolences.

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    Lorrie and Mike Fraser

    11 Apr 2018

    Brock Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We did not know your dad but by knowing you, we are sure he was a great man to have raised a son like you. Thinking of you during this sad time. Lorrie and Mike

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    Sheila

    27 Apr 2018

    Thanks for your condolences and kind words.

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    Verna M Walsh

    12 Apr 2018

    Sheila, Sorry to learn of your Husband’s passing. Deepest Sympathy to you and your Family. May he R.I.P. Verna

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    Sheila

    27 Apr 2018

    Thanks for your condolences Verna. Thanks for the card and donation.

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    Lilly and Steve Williams

    12 Apr 2018

    Shelia and family We are so sorry to learn of Gordon’s passing. When we spoke to you in December, we did not realize the extent of Gordon’s illness. Our deepest sympathies! Lilly and Steve

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    Sheila

    27 Apr 2018

    Thanks for your condolences Lilly and Steve.

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    Eunice McCarthy

    12 Apr 2018

    My thoughts are with Sheila, her children , grandchildren and all my dear cousins as you grieve the loss of your loved one. RIP Gordon.

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    Sheila

    27 Apr 2018

    Thanks for your condolences Eunice. Received your beautiful card today. Thanks for the kind words. Regards.

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    Giselle and Dage Cormier (Parasol)

    12 Apr 2018

    Sheila, Brett and families, so sorry to hear about your husband/dad. Thinking of you during this difficult time.

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    Sheila

    27 Apr 2018

    Thanks for your condolences.

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    Leona Ottenheimer (King)

    12 Apr 2018

    Shiela, So sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers go out to you and all the family. Hugs Leona

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    Sheila

    27 Apr 2018

    Thanks for your condolences Leona.

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    Daphne Hill

    12 Apr 2018

    Shiela and Family, so sorry to hear about Gordon’s passing, our thought and prays are with you at this time of sorrow.

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    Sheila

    27 Apr 2018

    Thanks for your condolences Daphne.

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    Lorne Browne

    13 Apr 2018

    Sheila, Brad, Brett, Brock and Blake - my deepest condolences. I was saddened to hear of Gordon's passing. He will be missed. Rest in peace, Uncle Gordon, and thanks for teaching me how to drive that 3-wheeled ATV back in 1982.

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    Sheila

    27 Apr 2018

    Thanks Lorne. I will share this with the boys as I did with the card which they all thought was very nice.

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    Roland & Vicki Caissie

    13 Apr 2018

    I did not know your dad well, but what I knew of him, I know he was a good man. Prayers and thoughts are with your family.

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    Sheila

    27 Apr 2018

    Thanks for your condolences.

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    Betty (Gambin) and Emmett

    14 Apr 2018

    Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during your sorrowful time.

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    Sheila

    27 Apr 2018

    Thanks for your condolences.

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    Eugene & Murielle

    16 Apr 2018

    So sorry for your lost my deepest sympathy from both of us.

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    Sheila

    27 Apr 2018

    Thanks Muriel and Eugene.

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