Donald James Murphy
August 17, 1964 to April 12, 2022
Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of Donald James Murphy “Murf”, at his home in St. John’s on April 12, 2022, at the age of 57.
Predeceased by his father Thomas Joseph Murphy, brother Michael Joseph Murphy, brother in law, Robert Eugene Stamp.
Leaving to mourn with heartbreaking sadness, his Mother, Margaret Mary Murphy, sisters, Margaret (Margie) Murphy, Suzanne Stamp and Shirley Hayes (Richard), brother, Thomas Murphy (Helen Marie), sister-in-law Linda Murphy, many nieces and nephews, his best friend of over 40 years, Darrin (Lynn) Clancey and lastly his furry friend Doodles.
Donny was a loving and devoted son to both of his parents, the bestest big brother ever, especially to his sister Margie. The best uncle to his “lil buddy” Jude Thomas who called him “Uncle Duck!” He was a very loyal and caring friend who would do anything for anyone if they needed help.
Donny worked in the taxi industry almost all of his life. First as a driver then as a dispatcher, he was one of the best and one of the longest to hold that title in St. John’s! He started at Super Ace Taxi, then Churchill Park Cabs which later became Co-Op Taxi and finally as a proud member of Newfound Cabs. During his work life he met hundreds of people whom I am sure will miss him greatly as well.
Funeral will be held at St. Teresa’s Parish on Mundy Pond Road, St. John’s on Wednesday, April 20th at 9:30 a.m. with interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Newfoundland Pony Sanctuary, P.O. Box 133, Change Islands, Newfoundland, A0G 1R0, phone 709-621-6381 (Etransfer: nlponyrefuge@outlook.com).
I had the pleasure to speak with Don just about every Saturday for the last 5 or 6 years fornwork purposes. I will miss his sense of humor and hard work ethic that drove me to do the same fine job as he. Rest easy Don! My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
So sorry to hear of Donny’s passing. Condolences to his family and friends. RIP
To the Murphy family
I have known and worked with Murf for many years starting with Churchill Park cabs . We great friends .I’m am so very sorry and saddened to hear that he has passed away.he will be truly missed .
To the Murphy Family,
So sorry to hear about Donny’s sudden passing. We had many great laughs growing up together on Hoyles Ave. I’m sure he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. RIP Donny.
Sorry to hear about Donny’s passing. Many fond memories and laughs growing up in rabbit town. RIP Donny, see you on the other side
So sorry for your loss! I have fond memories of Donny growing up on Keane place. Sending our condolences to the family! RIP Donny🙏
So very sorry for your loss. Condolences to all the family.
So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of my old friend ,,Murf was always there if you needed him .Always a friendly smile and laugh will be greatly missed.rest in peace Many good times together with Murf , Darren and myself , the 3 Amigos. . Condolences to Mrs Murphy ,Margiie and all of the Murphy family. Will be sadly missed and will hold fond memories of our dear friend. . GERARD NOLAN
Aunt margaret and all the family so sorry to hear of Dons passing my prayers are with you all RIP Donny
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time
Gordon & Rhonda Hussey
Ray & Janet Martin
Co-workers from Co-op. Taxi
You did good my friend answering the (phone) ph. sounding as p Donny’s way of joking with the drivers when it’s busy. Rest in peace my friend.
So very sad to hear the news of Murf’s passing . I hadn’t seen him in many years but he is forever in my memory when I think of the old days hanging out with the crowd. He was such a great guy with a fantastic laugh! My deepest condolences to the family .
Marg and family. So sorry to hear of Donny’s passing. Even though I haven’t seen Donny in many many years this news hits me hard ! I’m sure Donny like the rest of the Murphy family was a great person! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
So sorry to hear of Donny’s passing. Condolences to his family and friends. RIP
Sorry to hear that Donny past on my s sincere to the Murphys Families God bless 🙏❤️
Victoria and family, So very sorry and sad to hear of your Uncles passing. I didn’t get to meet him but he sounds like a great person. So sad for dear Little Jude losing this man who meant so much to him. Thinking of you all at this time and keeping you in prayers.
From Red and yellow cabs old co op taxi our condolences to the family. Great person
So sorry to hear of Murf’s passing. Gonna surely miss him on weekend dispatch for sure. Gonna miss “You’re cuttin all over one a’nutter”. So glad to have met and worked with him. Rest his soul. God speed.
Dear Mrs. Murphy, Shirley and all your family,
I am so very sorry to learn of Donny’s passing. Your family has endured much grief in recent years. May you draw comfort from the love and support of your family and friends.. I will keep Donny and all of you in prayerful thought during this most difficult time.
With sincere condolences, Marie (Roberts) Hawco
To the Murphy Family, Saddened and Shocked to hear of Donny’s passing, I worked with him in the taxi business at Co-op and Newfound, very honest and straightforward guy, things will not be the same without him at our Taxi Stand.Sincere Condolences. Rest In Peace Murph 🙏
Sorry I meant to send my condolences to the Murphy family. I have know most of them a long time. So sorry for your loss. He was one of the best.
Aunt Marg, Margie and Family. We are so sorry to hear of Donny’s passing. Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Shirley Murphy and Family.
I worked for a time at Super Ace he was one of the nicest guys you would ever want to meet. I so sorry to hear of his passing. I remember having some great laughs with Donny and some great feeds at the stand. It’s been a long time since I have seen Donny. Rest In Peace my old friend
Deepest condolences to the family. I worked with Donny at Newfound Cabs. Donny dispatched while I answered the phone. Between the two of us we had quite a few stories and quite a few lies! Really going to miss him. Not going to be the same, seeing someone else in that chair.
To the Murphy family. My condolences on the passing of Donnie. May you RIP murph
Suzanne, Margie, Tommy, Mrs. Murphy and families, I am so very sorry for the sudden loss of Donny! My sincerest condolences and prayers are with all of you during this sad time in your lives! My heart goes out to all of you and know you are all in my thoughts! RIP Donny 💕🙏
.
Hey Mags, sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Donny. I have no words to say other than I’m thinking of you at this time. Luvs ya.
Margie, so very sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. Condolences and huge warm hugs coming to you and your family.
My condolences to Mrs. Murphy and the family. Although I didn’t know Donny but I did hang out on Hoyles Ave. with his siblings back in the day. Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
Another good guy gone. Rip
To Tom, Helen, Mrs Murphy and all Family. My sincere Condolences on this news of Don’s passing. We knocked around all our life and shared many great times and laughs together. He was a great friend with a big heart and loud laugh. I am so sorry for his loss. Rest well Big Guy and God Bless to All. From AL & DEB.
To Mrs. Murphy and family ,, so sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Donny . Fly high with the Angels Donny ,, R.I.P
Marg and family
Sending my condolences for your loss of Donny. I remember Donny from Hoyles Avenue. Thinking of you all. Keep your memories close to your heart. Maureen( Scurrey) Kavanagh .
So sorry to hear of Donny passing. Worked with him for a very long time in the Taxi industry. He was an honest fella who treated everyone fairly. Rip my old friend.
I have known Donny for the last 40+ years. I know he was the most honest and fairest dispatchers I’d have to say in the whole country i kid you not… Didn’t matter if you were moose hunting with him or you just started taxing that morning. Donnie treated you the same as his hunting buddy. With fairness. God bless him.. May he look over the taxi industry from high in the sky.. RIP Donnie
My deepest condolences to Mrs Murphy & family on the loss of your precious son & brother. I remember Donny from the Hoyles Ave days. Treasure your memories. RIP Donny..