Obituary of Martin Murphy

MURPHY, Martin Edward-43, Halifax. It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved son and brother, Martin Edward Murphy on March 1, 2009. Born in Halifax, he was a son of Josephine (Peache) and the late Vincent Murphy. Martin loved a good game of cards and will be remembered for having a good heart and as a good person to all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his mother, Josephine; brothers, James (Yvonne), Elmsdale; Vincent, Joseph (Janie), Robert (Kim), William and Ralph (Shelly), all of Halifax; sisters, Cathy (Jim), Ketch Harbour; Joanne, Ottawa, and Elizabeth, Halifax; four nieces, six nephews, two great-nieces; two great-nephews, and aunt, Veda Cooper. He was predeceased by his father, Vincent John Murphy in 1971. Cremation has taken place under the care of J. A. Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Rd., Halifax (477.5601), where visitation will be held on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. A memorial mass will be celebrated in memory of Martin on Thursday, March 5, at 10 a.m. in St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, Spryfield with Father Rob Arsenault as celebrant. A private family burial will take place in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate remembrances to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Canadian Cancer Society.