It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful Father - Peter David Murphy. As Dad's health declined over the last two years he fought the good fight, yet fought with dignity and without a single complaint. He passed, in his own home, as peacefully, quietly and gently as he lived his life. Dad was predeceased by Mom, Jean (Hickey) in 1986, His parents , Patrick and Catherine (Whittle) as well as his Grandson Corey King in 2002. Also predeceased by his Brothers Brian, Patrick and William and sister Joan. Predeceased as well, in February 2013 by his unbelievably loyal & trusted companion Tippy. Along with being a Veteran of WW11, Dad was a lifelong employee of the United Nail & Foundry, an Honorary member on the Board of Directors of the Faculty of Medicine at MUN , was one of the founding Fathers of the Medical Centre on Shea Heights, as well as many years of volunteering during the Urban Renewal Project. As Dads 7 children, we will miss him greatly - Rev. Brother David, Mary (John Denine) Noel (Patricia), Peter (Rowena), Brenda (Tony Ryan), Paula (Keith Soper), Regina (Darrel Cole). 10 Grandchildren - Lisa King, Dr. Lana Soper (Dr. Krista Noonan), Robert Knee, Melissa Murphy (Richard), Paul Murphy (Robyn), Andrea Soper (John), Sarah Jane Knee (Raymond), Justin Cole (Sarah), Zac Murphy (Tosh), Johanna Cole. Three great grand children - Chloe Jane Knee, Rylan Murphy and Arianna Canning. Dad is also survived as well by his 3 sisters Catherine Landriault (Richard) of Texas, Mary Ravenscrodt (late Husband John) of California and Florence Shortall (late husband Paddy) of St. John's. Also leaving a large circle of other relatives and friends, the St. John Bosco Parish Community of Shea Heights and the amazing care givers -Kim, Sherry, Janine, Tina, Trevor, Brenda and Sonya, his CB buddies... especially Gord Warford, for all of the wonderful accordion music he entertained Dad with on a daily basis for so many years. A special thank you as well to The Shea Heights Medical Centre and Shea Hgts. Pharmacy... Dr. Stephen Darcey, Dr. Cheri Bethune, Shelly and Rhonda, Corey, Stacey and Natalie for care and help that went above and beyond, as well as Amanda and all the VON staff. A special mention to Rod and Anthony... two wonderful young men who came at a moments notice, day or night, over the last several years, to help Dad with any problems that arose with the house or grounds etc. Flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Sunday from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. from St. John Bosco Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.