Obituary of Michael Daniel Murphy, New Waterford

Michael Daniel Murphy, 56, of New Waterford passed away suddenly at home on April 13, 2023.

Born in New Waterford, he was a son of Jean (MacLellan) Murphy and the late John Cecil Murphy.

Michael was well known as a mechanic and was always offering a helpful hand. Michael was a good father to his four children and was looking forward to the arrival of his first grandson, Arlo. He enjoyed life and was a happy person.  

He is survived by his mother Jean Murphy, daughters, Shanelle and Stephanie, sons, Daniel and Keegan, sisters, Millie, Cecilia, Joanne, Kim and Diane, his brother and best friend, Cecil.

Michael is also survived by special friends, Kathy, Frances and Sherri and his partner, Bobby Chordis.  He will be missed by his many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

He was predeceased by his father, John Cecil Murphy and sister, Jenny.

Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith Street, New Waterford, where visiting will take place on Thursday, April 20 from 11:00 am until service time at 1:00 pm. in the chapel, Fr. Godwin Obike presiding. 

Interment will be in Union Grove Cemetery and a reception will follow at the Army, Navy and Air Force Hall, Smith Street, New Waterford.

Donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in memory of Michael. 

Expressions of sympathy can be left for the family, by visiting, www.vjmcgillivray.ca