Paul Joseph Murphy
November 10, 1960 to February 27, 2022
Obituary
To view the funeral service for Paul Murphy on Friday, March 4, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel, please click the following link: https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1646324153170481
Passed peacefully away in his sleep, our dear brother Paul, age 61. Predeceased in 1993 by his mom who he absolutely adored, Marjorie (Halley) Murphy, and in 2010, by his dad, former mayor John Murphy, to whom he was totally devoted.
Missing him but with many happy memories are his sisters Jane Phillips and her husband Kermit, Karen Murphy, Trish Greene and her husband David, as well as special dear friend who was like a sister, Karen Newman and her husband Randy, Paul’s friend.
Uncle Paul also had a very special place in the hearts of his nieces and nephews: Paddy Greene (Anna) and Katie Greene (Collin Goyman and baby Benson), Teddy Skiffington (Emma) and Halley Skiffington (Scott), Grant and Leah Phillips, Jeffrey Furneaux (Heather and Malia, Audrey, Halle, and Shea), John Furneaux (Lesley and Nash and Piper), Heather Furneaux, James Furneaux (Tiffany), and Karissa Furneaux (Lee) and all his cousins in the Kent and FitzGerald families.
Paul was a loving brother, a funny uncle, and a teller of stories. From a young age Paul was happiest when on the ocean. To this end, Paul created his own successful life as a well-respected tuna fisherman and, in recent years, as captain of Ocean Quest Adventures – a position he enjoyed immensely.
Paul was a lover of animals and the very best cat and dog sitter! Most of all, he was a truly amazing and loyal friend. He was always the go-to for friends and family in need. There wasn’t a thing he couldn’t fix and he was always there with his kind heart. He enjoyed many nights at cabins with his dear friends especially Paul and Maureen Gorman, Bill and Connie Fitzgerald, Pat and Brenda Tucker, Sean Noah, Paul and Janice Carew, Nelson Newman, Dean and Cindy Whelan, Bob and Janet Kent and Neil King and Maureen Baker. He was truly loved by all and will be dearly missed.
Til we meet again dear brother.
On Thursday, March 3, from 7-9 pm, Paul’s family would like to welcome to Carnell’s any of his close friends who want to share many funny and heartwarming stories. Due to these COVID times, this will just be a small gathering. We will have a celebration of his life on Friday, March 4th at 11:30 AM from Carnell‘s Chapel. Vax passes and masks required for both. The service will be livestreamed for those who wish to join virtually, with the link available on Paul’s obituary page at www.carnells.com. Donations in his memory may be made to the SPCA.
Schedule
Visitations
7-9 p.m. on March 3, 2022
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
11:30am, Friday March 4th
Carnell’s Funeral Home
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Karen and family
So sorry to hear of your brother Paul’s sudden passing.
My thoughts are with you and all the family.
Regina Angel
Karen, Trish and Jane
Deepest condolences to you and your families on the sudden loss of your brother..
Don and Sarah Osmond
My deepest condolences. I met Paul while working with Ocean Quest – he was so kind and a total joy to work with. His love for being on the water was infectious to all those aboard.
Paul was our best friend for 30 years. There are no words for the depth of our sorrow but his memories will sustain us in the coming weeks, months and years. Our hearts are broken. RIP Murf until we meet again. ❤️
Sitting with Paul up top on the mermaid while we waited for divers in the water was a very peaceful memory I have with him. He was so happy to chat about the ocean and his time as a fisherman. It will not be same to board the mermaid without him on it. My deepest condolences.
Working with Paul at Oceanquest was truely a pleasure. I could listen to his fishing stories all day long. My deepest of condolences.
Karen, Trish, and Jane. My deepest sympathies to your and your families on the loss of your beloved Paul. . Sudden death is such a shock, especially in one so young. Thinking of you all now and in the months ahead. Your hearts must be broken..
Paul and I had some great experiences together back in the 80’s. Camping at Grosse Mourne, boating on Conception Bay. Always a smile and a story. All our thoughts and happy stories from New Jersey. Lisa & Chris
Paul was an amazing guy, upbeat and always full of conversation on our drives from St. Johns to the wharf for Ocean Quest dive trips. Always ready with a timmies coffee and a donut. We were lucky to have him with us! My thoughts are with all those who knew and loved him
My deepest condolences to Paul’s family and to all the team at Ocean Quest! 😢
I met Paul while working with ocean quest and we had the best chats on the mermaid! He was such a welcoming and friendly person. I am so sad to hear of his passing. My thoughts are with his family.
Trish, Dave & family,
We didn’t know Paul personally but know the shock you must feel. He will be deeply missed by all of you. Please accept our heartfelt condolences, and take care.
To Paul’s family,
Sincere condolences on Pauls passing. I had the greet privilege of spending many days with him on the water chasing the giant tuna we were all so obsessed with since I was a child. And we spent just as many days talking about it! We shared a love of everything tuna related and were both collectors or old tackle. He told me many stories of growing up on the water and how he got into the fishing. I also remember the days of the old “Sea Hunter” chasing tuna around the bay. Paul was often our first call when myself and Dad needed another hand aboard the boat with us and over the years we accumulated many stories of the the ones we landed and the ones that got away. He was as good a friend to my father and often called him over the winter to talk tuna and plan the upcoming season. He spoke so often if his family, and especially his sisters of whom he was so fond of. He was a fixture in Long Pond chasing the sea trout in his small when there were no tuna around. He’d always call us when he saw the first tuna of the season. He was a large presence in our lives and we’ll miss him dearly. Take care.
Ted and Diana Perrin
Oh my goodness Paul…..God rest your beautiful soul. You lit up a room to say the least!!
My sincere condolence to all the family.
Karen and Family, sorry to hear of Paul’s passing.. Hold on to your memories.
Trish, Karen and Jane
My condolences to you all. I trust that your memories of Paul will sustain you in the coming days.
To the Murphy Family
So many fun memories of times at the “cabin” with Murph. Such a kind caring fun loving man Murph could fix anything would help anyone and loved a good time
Cooked the best cod tongues ever. You will be greatly missed Murph Thanks for the memories
Dear Karen,Trish and Jane ,how we all remember Paul in our younger years celebrating at each of our homes ,great memories that will never be forgotten
RIP cousin ,
Robyn
Sincere condolences to Paul’s family. I got to know Paul many years ago when he was business partners with my father Ron . Together they started Newfoundland’s commercial bluefin tuna industry .
I remember Paul as a giving , funny and a wonderful person . We shared many laughs over the years . I am glad I was able to connect with him this past summer.
Rest In Peace Paul . You will be certainly missed .
Karen, we are sorry to hear of your brother’s passing, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Sincerely
Annette and John
Trish, Karen, Jane and families and friends:
We were sorry to read of Paul’s passing. Please accept our condolences at this difficult time.
It’s with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Paul Murphy. Paul was a great guy to be around. He like myself loved fishing especially Tuna. His concern
for the guys he represented far outweighed personal gain. This time of year we should be discussing the up coming season. Tuna and Salmon.
You will be missed
Calm seas my friend
Gerard Chidley
Trish, Jane, Karen, and families,
Very sorry to hear the news. I have not seen Paul in “too long”, but my memories from our youth was of a very happy person, full of life, joy and laughter. Just this week I was looking at a photo on my ~4th birthday. Paul is standing next to be with his contagious smile. I can see from the obituary Paul had many friends and that wonderful gregarious personality never faded. Paul will undoubtable be dearly missed by many people but most especially you guys.
Sincere sympathies to you all,
Doug Goodridge and Nanette Power Goodridge
Jane, Trish and Karen, please accept our heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your brother. May beautiful memories and the love and support of family and friends bring you comfort
Our condolences to Paul’s family . You will be sadly missed ! Forever in our thoughts and hearts! Till we meet again dear friend . Pat and Brenda Tucker
Dear Jane, Trish , Karen and families ,
Marc and I send our deepest condolences in this sad time. Our thought and prayers are with you .
Love to you all,
Sue and Marc Kielley
Trish, Jane, Karen, and families,
Murph was truly a great friend and pal; so kind and loyal, considerate and fun to be around. Our times at the cabin and hunting and fishing with him, will never be forgotten.
He was a genuine soul, so good to his family and those lucky enough to call him, friend. His stories and humor are legendary, and we all reveled in hearing them and loved his company so much.
Rest well dear friend. We will miss you immensely.
Please accept our deepest sympathy,
Sean and Tracey Noah
Jane, Trish and families!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time!
Love
Sarah OGrady
Jane and family,
So very sad to hear this news. Harry and I send our sincere condolences. Keep his memories close to your chest. God bless you all.
Dear Karen,
We were deeply saddened to learn of Paul’s sudden passing..we are thinking of you during the most difficult time..hold all your pleasant memories in your heart..we are there with you in spirit..
Sincerely
Mary Ellen and Bob
To Paul’s family and friends
Offering you my condolences on Paul’s sudden passing.
He and I have shared and made many memories with our love of tuna fishing and being on the water. Many trips turned into adventures and stories larger than Paul could tell. He was a great boating enthusiast and an ambassador for the tuna fishery. I will miss sharing these times with him but am left with an abundance memories of this great guy and friend.
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Jane, I was so sorry to hear the sad news of your brother’s passing. Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Susan Whitten
Dear Karen, Trish and Jane
I was sad seeing this obit in yesterday’s paper. Paul had a big warm heart, full of kindness. Any encounter with Paul, left me in a more positive mood. He had a good sense of humour, which he shared with ease, and he never spoke an unkind word of others. Too young to say good-bye. Thinking of you all.
The Murphy family, Paul was one of a kind. I spent quite a few years fishing tuna with Paul in Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. he was always there to do tuna favors, lend a hand and we always had a laugh with him telling his stories. I will miss his “yes byes”.
Deepest Condolences for his family.
Karen & Randy I am so sorry for the loss of your dear friend Paul. Karen spoke of him fondly and his friendship with Randy often at work. Friends are truly the family we make for ourselves. Hugs.
Dear family and friends of Paul, my husband and I had the pleasure of meeting Paul at his cabin with the Kents many years ago. He was so pleasant and easy going. His friends always spoke of ‘Murph’ with great respect and love. He will be dearly missed. Carry his legacy in your hearts. God bless!
Korona and Bill Brophy
The Murphy Family, sincere condolences on the passing of Paul. He was a very kind caring person. Cherish all your memories. May his Rest In Peace. God speed.
Trish so sorry on the loss of your brother . Way to young to leave this world . Thinking of you at this sad time .
Dear Karen, Trish, and Jane,
I am so sorry to hear of Paul’s sudden passing. I have often heard over the years of Paul’s kindness to his family and friends, his sense of humour and the success and joy he found in his chosen career path. I am thinking of you during this difficult time and I hope that you are all reliving many wonderful happy memories of your dear brother.
Anna Lawton Felix
To Trish and family
We were sorry to learn of your brother’s passing.
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
With our sincere condolences
Colleen Hanrahan and John Abbott
Very sad to hear about Paul’s passing. My sincere condolences to his family. My friend called and told me about him passing away. I didn’t know him well, but he made a lasting impression. When I read about the Tuna Fishing, the first thing came in my mind is when Paul and Ron Power took a few of us out fishing for Tuna. He had all of us fooled because he worked so hard to land the Tuna and when he brought it in, it was a bucket. I am so sure he will be missed an awful lot by his family and friends. I am deeply saddened by this news.
We are so very sorry to hear the sad news on losing Paul. Mom was very shocked to hear this news as were we all. He was always kind, warm and pleasant. A real gentleman. Sincere condolences to you all. May you take comfort in the happy memories you have of him.
Karen & Jerry, Nan Furneaux, Guy and Annette.
Trish, family, and Paul’s friends,
Please accept our condolences on Murph’s passing. While his life was relatively short in years, I hope there is consolation in that it was not short of experiences, good friends, and laughter.. Best thoughts for family and friends in this tough time.
Don and Frances Ash
Paul was ever the indestructible one in our youth. Afraid of nothing, strong when others were weak, clear-eyed when others were uncertain, practical when others were lost in detail…
I can only think of Paul as pillar, a constant, a force, a friend. There was simply no better person in an emergency and no better company for a laugh.
Not that we always agreed, oh no! 🙂 With his strength came a certainty of purpose that tested friendship at times. However that legendary stubbornness (if I may say) was always tempered with humor and caring that let you know the tension was temporary and the friendship was forever.
Such qualities are not easily found in life. I saw less of Paul in recent years and our friendship, though now distant, was warm. When we met, we smiled.
Paul, Godspeed.
Had many good times with Paul. Big man. Big loss
My sincere condolences to the Murphy family on Paul’s sudden passing. I have many fond and fun memories of my brother Paul and your Paul (“Murph”) over the years, particularly weekends spent at Thorburn Lake. Paul always had a smile on his face and was more than eager to share an entertaining story or two…. and usually had beagle in tow! He was a great friend to my brother and to our family. He will be missed.
Trish,Karen,Jane & Families i am very sorry to hear about Paul ‘s passing. . I have many happy memories
working with him at the Arcade . My deepest condolence .
To my cousins Karen, Trish & Jane. Having grown up around Paul (always young Paulie to me) I knew him as one of the strongest, kindest, happiest and funniest of family members. He was so good to my mom, his Auntie Peg, after dad passed that it made living far away from home a little easier for me. I would see him occasionally when visiting for Christmas or summer vacations and he always had that same sparkle in his eyes, a yarn to spin and an act of kindness to share. His big heart, free spirit and love of all things outdoors were evident to anyone lucky enough to have met him.
Paulie, may your soul rest peacefully together with Auntie Marge and Uncle John.
Dear Trish, Karen, Jane and families
We are heartbroken that our dear friend Paul has passed away so suddenly, we can only imagine your shock and grief. Paul was a true, loyal friend and we loved him dearly. He could handle a boat, cook a meal, fix any motor, vacuum a cat, tell a great story. We will miss your brother and are so lucky to have many great memories of our times together.
Rest In Peace, Murph
Maureen and Neil xo
I am shocked and saddened to hear about Paul. Please accept my sincere condolences Trish, Jane and Karen. He was an awesome person and I know he will be missed.
Jane, Trish and Karen, I was so sad to read the news of Paul’s passing. Know that I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Cherish your memories.
Trish and family,
Our deepest sympathies on the sudden loss of your brother Paul. Clearly he lived life to the fullest, surrounded by the love of family and many friends. Thinking of you.
Derek and Brenda
To Karen Trish and Jane, Sending condolences to you on the loss of your brother. I am thinking of you all at this time. Take care.
Karen, Trish, Jane; my heart breaks for you at the sudden loss of Paul. I have countless fond memories growing up with Paul and your family..may his fond memories bring you joy
Trish and family, so very sad to read this. My heartfelt condolences go out to all those who knew and loved him. It sounds like he enjoyed his life and I hope the good memories sustain you through your grief.
Dear Trish and Dave,
We were sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. Our thoughts are with you as we know he will be missed very much.
Jan and Gus
So sad to hear of Paul’s sudden passing. He spent many hours tuna fishing with Ron. We always enjoyed his company in Holyrood. May his gentle soul rest in peace, Marie and Ron Power.
The memories are countlessly flowing ….
Growing up on Smithville with all the gang with a close connection to all in one form or another. Prayers and peace to all the Murphy families .
Paul still handsome exactly as I remember him.
A gentle giant and a true newf…
Thinking of you all ❤️
Mairin O’Leary Hitsman
So sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. Lots of fond memories of Paul from their summer home in Manuel’s. Sending sincere sympathy to all his family and friends.
My condolence to all Paul’s Family and Friends, especially Trish and Paddy, on his passing. May He Rest in Peace.
Dear Karen, Trish and Jane. I was so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. He was a great brother and friend who will be dearly missed. May you find comfort in all the nice tributes to him. My deepest sympathy to all.
Karen, Trish, and Jane our sincere condolences on the passing of Murph. Your obit describes him perfectly. Our time spent together with him will always be remembered. We will miss him dearly. With a heavy heart we say goodbye to a cherished friend. Find all the good fishing spots for me when meet again. Rest In Peace Murph
My heartfelt condolences go out to all the Murphy family at this sad time… Trish, Karen and Jane and families and to Paul’s close friends. I have many memories growing up with Paul on Smithville and I am sending much love and peace to you all.
Sheilagh
Our sincere condolences to Paul’s Family on his passing. Paul & I enjoyed many years Tuna fishing on Conception Bay & in Nova Scotia with all fond memories. He was a great friend who will be missed.
May the wonderful memories you all shared be a comfort at this sad time.
Rest in Peace Paul
Sincere condolences to the Murphy family.
Many memories of Paul from way back in the Arcade days. All good memories and a lot of funny, funny memories.
Rest in peace Paul
Our very sincere condolences to Paul’s Family on his passing.
Paul & I enjoyed many years on Conception Bay & in Nova Scotia Tuna fishing.. He was a great friend who will be missed.
May all the wonderful memories you shared be a comfort at this sad time.
Rest in Peace Paul
Our very sincere condolences on Paul passing.
Paul & I enjoyed many years on Conception Bay & in Nova Scotia tuna fishing.. He was a great friend who will be missed.
May all the wonderful memories you shared be a comfort at this sad time.
Rest in Peace Paul
Our very sincere condolences on Paul passing.
Paul & I enjoyed many years on Conception Bay & in Nova Scotia tuna fishing.. He was a great friend who will be missed.
I’m sure all the wonderful memories you shared will be a comfort at this time.
Rest in Peace Paul
We are so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. He was a wonderful friend to my father, Ewart Hillyard, for many years. Both had a great love of tuna fishing and enjoyed many days on the bay together. Sending sincere condolences to all his family and friends.
I am sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. I have many many fond memories of our teenage years together. Many of those memories were on the water. What you describe is exactly how I remember our friendship and experiences together. Always fun to be in his company. Our lives are all enriched for knowing him.
To his family and friends we wish to offer our condolences.
Fred and Suzanne Blair
Dear Karen, Trish and Jane, I am so sad about Paul. I have vivid memories of growing up with him on Winter Avenue and in Manuels. In adulthood, he marched to his own drum and found his niche in life. We should all be so lucky to have as large a circle of friends and to leave this life doing exactly what we love, in Paul’s case, being at his cabin with friends. He will be dearly missed. Love to you all.
Jane, Trish, Karen and families I am shocked to see Pauls obit. I thought of Paul always and the many, many laughs we had at the Arcade, I write this now an smile at the crazy , silly things he did. Oh boy I have stories but to long to write here. I remember when he took some of us Arcade girls out on the THE RED RAG and we had all to do to get to Bell Island for the sea was wicked but Paul got us there and back safe and sound. Please know I am so sorry for the loss of a GREAT man! Prayers and thought s to all at this sad time. RIP my friend, until we meet again for many more laughs 🙏🏻♥️
My sincere condolences to Paul’s family. I was blessed to have met Murph “at the cabin” on many visits Home from Calgary over the years. Murph was one og those guys that treated you like he knew you all his life. Very kind and generous with his time. And pretty handy with a ski doo! You will be miss my friend. Rest in peace Murph.
I was very saddened to hear of our dear friend Paul , he was well known by all the Johnsons especially my husband Joe who went on many moose hunting trips over the years with Paul, he was like family , his many trips to our cabin on the Salmonier line with Paul Carew, whether it be a fishing trip, hunting for Moose or a ride on the skidoo in the winter time, his humour, his laughter and above all his kind heart will be forever in our memories. You will be surly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing you. My deepest sympathy to all of Paul’s family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.
With Sympathy
Carmelita Johnson and family
Dearest Jane, Trish and families, we are so sorry for your loss. It is evident that your many happy memories of a living brother will surround you and keep you going! Love Lucy and Jim
Karen, Trish, Jane and family
I am heartbroken for your loss
My sincere condolences
Trish and family.
So sorry to hear about your brother’s passing. May the stories shared bring you peace at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending heartfelt condolences to all of Murph’s family and friends.
I’ve known him as Murph for almost my entire life, so typing “Paul” feels strange.
I’ll always remember him as such a kind and gentle man but, more importantly, as a wonderful friend to my father. Always there when you needed him; whether that be help fixing something or just to have a few laughs.
He certainly left many cherished memories in the hearts of all those lucky enough to call him friend.
Rest peacefully Murph.
Murph you are a good man , friends & family will miss your strength, kindness , your ability to get things done . Trips to the cabin , fishing . I want to send my condolences to your family & friends . I will miss your laughter , my thoughts & prayers are with you & your family . Harry
My sincere condolences to Paul’s family. I was blessed to have had the privilege of meeting Paul thru his dear friends Bill & Connie Fitzgerald. We had fun, had drinks, and he told incredible stories. I was most intrigued by his stories of tuna fishing and fun times with Ocean Quest. I know he was surrounded by wonderful friends and family – and he will truly be missed!!! Godspeed Paul……..
Thinking of Paul’s family and friends during this difficult time. Sending my condolences and hugs from Nova Scotia.
I knew Paul from Pius X. He was a very nice man and he will be missed by everyone in the class. My condolences to his family.