Neil Douglas Murphy
October 1, 1962 to September 10, 2023
Obituary
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It is with profound sadness that we announce Neil’s passing after a short courageous battle with cancer. Neil passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on September 10, 2023 with his family by his side.
Predeceased by his parents John and Marguerite Murphy, his brother Sylvester Murphy and his parents-in-law Douglas and Jean Moore.
Neil leaves to mourn his loving wife of 37 years, Lisa, and his devoted son Mark (Kayla Buckingham), whom he loved and adored; his siblings, John (Margaret), Tom, Jim (Diane), Andrew, Joe (Mary), Myles, Brian (Josie), Marguerite Kaye (Leonard), Jean Murphy (Dave), Bernadette Chalker (Dan Owens) and Louise Husk (Paul); siblings-in-law, Garry Moore (Bev), Keith Moore (Linda), Scott Moore, Ian Moore (Allison) and Heather Sharpe (Wayne).
Also leaving to mourn many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends, including his friends and co-workers from the St. John’s city council where Neil retired in 2022 after many years of service.
The family will be accepting visitors at Carnell’s Funeral Home at 329 Freshwater Road, on Thursday September 14 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A celebration of life will be held in Carnell’s Memorial Chapel on Friday September 15 at 11am. Please note that Carnell’s is a nut free building, due to a staff member with a severe allergy. We thank you for your understanding.
Flowers will be graciously accepted, or a donation can be made in Neil’s name to the Feral Felines Rescue and Rehabilitation, or to The Bridges to Hope Food Aid Centre.
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on September 14, 2023
7-9 p.m. on September 14, 2023
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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Celebration of Life
11:00am, Friday September 15th
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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We are so sorry for your loss. Our heartfelt condolences to Lisa and family as Neil’s life is celebrated, remembered and honoured. May your many good memories help with your journey through life without your beloved Neil. Our thoughts and prayers to all.
Cousins Brenda Naylor and Michelle Naylor-Griffin in Ottawa
To Neil’s family & his brothers & sisters: Our deepest condolences on the loss of Neil. Remember all the many good times you had together. Will keep you all in my thoughts & prayers. Denise & Henry.
Lisa Mark sincerely my condolences I know it’s real difficult time Neil was loving husband father and his family was his life will surely be missed .. Cherished the memories of Neil I’m sure there’s hundreds . 💕 Joe Murphy
Sorry for your loss. Take care
To Neil’s family. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Lisa & Mark… words cannot convey our sincere condolences enough… the fun and laughter we had is immeasurable… you know our thoughts and prayers are with during this difficult time… much love… Keith & Carmel
My deepest condolences to you Lisa and Mark. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Geoff Murphy
Lisa & Mark,
Our heartfelt condolences to you both with the loss of your Husband and Father at this very sad time. Our loving thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. God bless, take care. Rest in peace, Neil
Hugs Marlene & Vince Corcoran
Sending my heartfelt condolences to you, Lisa and Mark. Thinking of you both and your family during this very difficult time!!
Lisa & Mark,
Sincere condolences are going out to you both with the loss of your Husband and Father.. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Take Care and God Bless you both.
Tina & Ron Gosse
Louise, Paul and Family…we are so very for the loss of Neil. Sending our heartfelt condolences and prayers during this very difficult time.
Love,
Ronnie, Florence, Rhonda & John
My deepest condolences Lisa ,Andrew and The Murphy Family. RIP NEIL
Jean, so very sorry to hear of Neil’s passing. You and your family are in our prayers. Take care and God bless you at this very sad time. May he rest in peace. Love Cathy & Paul
Sincere Condolences to the Family. I knew Neil from working with the City of St. John’s. May He Rest in Peace.
Lisa, Mark, extended families and friends our sincere condolences to you at this time . Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May all your memories bring comfort to you and cherish them forever. Neil was an ole friend that will never be forgotten. Hugs and God Bless you all. Rest in Peace My Ole Friend.
Gerard ,Paula and Kendra
Lisa I am so sorry to hear of Neil’s passing . You, Mark and the family are in my thoughts at this difficult time.. take car of each other. Love .
Aunt Dot
Our deepest sympathy to Lisa , Mark & surrounding family & friends on the passing of Neil . So many found memories of Neil’s camping days @ Gushue’s pond park . Memories are the greatest treasure that even death cannot take from us .
Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers ❤️
Tony & Leverna Singleton & staff
Lisa, so sorry to hear of Neil’s passing, deepest condolences to you and your family.
Lisa, Mark, and the Murphy and Moore families. Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Neil. It’s never easy to lose a loved one. Hold on to your memories of Neil, to help you through the difficult days ahead. You’re all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless, take care. Rest in peace, Neil. ❤️🙏🏻
Lisa, Mark, and family, so sorry for your loss, loved every time I had a chat with him, RIP Neil
Oh Lisa. My heart aches fir you and Mark my darling. Thank heavens you have the support that you do. Don’t ever forget the love. God bless you. You know where I am if you want to talk.
Big hugs
Oh Lisa. My heart aches fir you my darling. Thank heavens you have the support that you do. Don’t ever forget the love. God bless you. You know where I am if you want to talk.
Big hugs
Lisa & Mark,
May the memory of Neil bring you comfort and peace.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lauchlin &Marie Doyle
Alex & Chris Doyle
Lisa and Mark, so sorry to hear of Neil’s passing. Hold all your precious memories close to your hearts and he will always be with you. Take care of each other. Hugs ❤️❤️🙏🙏. Kevin and Christine Barnable
Lisa and Mark, so sorry to hear of Neil’s passing. Hold all your precious memories close to your hearts and he will always be with you. Take care of each other. Hugs ❤️❤️🙏🙏. Kevin and Christine Barnable
Lisa, & Family, Murphy & Moore Families, It is with profound sadness we learn of Neil’s passing. Trusting pleasant memories comfort you as you grieve Neil’s loss and. celebrate his life. Hugs Geri & Ron
Jean that should have read Neil. Spell check is not my forte
Jean. Sorry to hear of Ian’s passing, please pass on condolences for Darlene and Terry
So very sorry for your loss. May the many happy times help dull the profound sadness. May Neil Rest in Peace.
Mark and Lisa so sorry to hear of Neil’s passing. He had a wonderful spirit and great sense of humour. Thinking of you guys.
Our condolences Luanne & Bobber
So sorry Lisa and your son Mark. Such a hard time. ❤️
Lisa and Mark we are so sorry to hear of Neil’s passing. Please accept our condolences. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. He was a very special friend to us. Hugs
Lisa, Mark and family.. we are so very saddened to hear or your loss. We will remember Neil as a kind, funny and easy going person who loved life and his family. Sending much love and prayers your way.
Lisa, so sorry to hear of Neil’s passing.. My deepest condolences to you, Mark and families.🙏💐
I worked with Neil for many years at the city depot, great guy, Rip, Neil
Lisa and Family so sorry to hear about Neil’s passing. Keep your memories of him close to your heart and he will always be with you! Your in our thoughts and prayers! 🙏
I am so sorry to hear this Lisa. Please take care
Sending hugs to you and Mark
Lisa & Mark, there are no words to convey how very sorry we are for your loss. Neil was such a good friend and we have so many wonderful memories…. his smile, laugh, jokes, and way of making everyone feel welcome. Over the past 25 years, we have shared many laughs, meals, camp fires, hockey games, stories and so much more. He loved you both so very much. We are all better people for having had him as part of our lives. 🙏❤️
Lisa,
So sorry to hear of Neil’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Terry and Valerie Bartlett
Lisa and Mark we are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Lisa, so Sorry to hear of Neil’s passing! Condolences to you and your Family, the extended Murphy and Moore Families. I’m sure Neil will live on in The Love and Memories he left to you guys.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Ned & Ceal Highmore🙏
So sorry for loss. Condolence to all the family.
My sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to Lisa and Mark during this very difficult time. I remember Neil as a very unassuming quiet guy with a great sense of humour. I know he loved you guys deeply.
Lisa our deepest condolences to you, Mark and the rest of Neil’s family.. may he rest in peace
Louise & Jean : Sincere condolences on the passing of your brother . Coming from such a large family we are sure there must be many memories of happier times together. Hold on to those memories as they will help you during these sad days . You are in our thoughts and prayers . Deanne Aylward and Earl Saunders
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Cherish all your memories
Michelle Husk and Family
Lisa, Mark, and family., so sorry for your loss. Neil always found a way to make me laugh. Cherish the memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Lisa, Mark and family,
We’ve all been blessed with many a laugh and story over the years working with Neil. He will always be remembered with a smile and laugh with all the friends he’s had over the years at the council.
We’ll catch up on the other side “Murph”
Lisa and Mark our deepest sympathies on Neils passing from ourselves Bob and Joan Snow , camp site 79, and many other Campers at Gushues Pond Park. You all have been missed and will certainly be remembered in our prayers daily.
Lisa and family and close friends:
Sincere sympathy in the passing of a dear loved one. May Neil rest in peace. For those left behind , love and take care of each other. Hugs! – Aunt Lorraine.
My deepest condolences to Mark and Lisa. Neil was a very kind and friendly person. May he RIP.
Lisa and family,
We were both shocked and saddened to hear of Neil’s passing . Sending you our love and support during this difficult time. Jim and Janet Browne
To Lisa , Mark, All Family & Friends. Our sincere Condolences of this news of Neil’s passing. It was only last year that i ran into him , talking about all the great times we had in the past & how he was going to enjoy his retirement.. Then I recently heard that he wasn’t well. So So Sorry For Your Loss. Rest Well Murf ! Until We Meet Again My Friend. God Bless To All from Big Al & Deb.