Murphy, Joseph Andrew “Joe”

Please join his family in a celebration of his life at 3:00 pm at the Cedar Heights Hall at 2316 Lakeview Drive in Blind Bay, BC, on Saturday, October 24, 2015.

Joseph Murphy passed away peacefully at his home in Blind Bay on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at the age of 65.

Joe is lovingly remembered by his wife Laura, sister Sharon, children, grandchildren, family and friends.

Joe is predeceased by his parents Joseph and Marion Murphy, and his sister, Rita.

Joseph A. Murphy was born in Vancouver, BC in 1950. He spent 35 years working as a Locomotive Engineer for CP Rail and will be missed by many. Joe retired at 55 and loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed a good game of golf and fishing with his friends on the lake.

Joe was a loving, joyful, simple and happy man. He loved people and touched many lives along his journey in life. The family of Joe Murphy would like to thank all the wonderful services and individuals that helped care for him and keep him comfortable throughout his last days.

5 Comments

Bob Gallaher
on October 17, 2015 at 10:50 am

Sincere condolences from an old cp brother
Sorry for your loss

Nel van Der Toorn
on October 21, 2015 at 2:04 pm

Words cannot express how sorry I am over Joe’s passing. He was a delightful person, compassionate, sensitive, with a superb sense of humour. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Cynthia
on October 21, 2015 at 3:50 pm

From the bottom of my heart, my condolences!! Our world will miss such a wonderful, caring man! His suffering is over & I have peace knowing Joe is with his Mom. My heart goes out to my family as they start a new life journey without the man we all loved dearly!!

Neil Calkins
on October 22, 2015 at 12:57 pm

I lived in North Bend, for ten years, and Joe, was my childhood best friend. My sincere condolences to his family and many friends. We had a special bond. Rest in peace, my little friend.

Doug& Carol Aldcroft
on October 22, 2015 at 7:54 pm

LAURA AND FAMILY WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF JOE, JOE MEANT ALOT TO US AS HE WAS A SPECIAL FRIEND WE WILL ALL MISS HIM SO VERY MUCH. OUR CONDOLENCES LAURA,FAMILY AND JOES SISTER AND FAMILY. SINCERLY DOUG,CAROL.