1927 - 2016
Into the merciful arms of God, Bud Dunphy, fell gracefully into eternal rest on April 24, 2016, in his 89th year. Known only as Kevin Alexander Dunphy by the nuns and his banker, our dear father, husband, brother, uncle, and grandfather, left a legacy of hard work, devotion to family and a certain zest for good-natured fun. Bud was a kind, gentle and doting man. It would be difficult, if not impossible, to chart a list of those whom he have wronged or offended. He made people laugh; he was held ever so tightly to the people around him. As his health weakened in these latter months, it was clear that his heart had become so filled with kindness and love; it now had to work harder than his nimble stature would allow. And so, on a quiet Sunday afternoon, with family all around him, Bud spoke a quiet goodbye through his tender eyes and went peacefully to his reward for a life well lived. Bud lived a life of meaningful adventure. A man of devoted Catholic faith, Bud built a foundation for his family through 40 years of work at the Bowaters Paper Mill in the Quality Control Department. This work led him on several side adventures including a stint in Durban, South Africa, to assist in the opening of the Mondi Paper Mill. But home was where his heart would always return. Prior to this, he built his own home with Shirley on West Valley Road and took to adventuring closer to home. Bud was an avid fisherman, hunter, outdoorsman, skier, golfer, boater, traveller, and cook. With encouragement from his father, PJ, he took to advancing the development of Marble Mountain after learning the sport on a rough-hewn slope down what is now known as Massey Drive. Bud was a strong proponent of ensuring that Marble Mountain became a world-class resort. His energy and passion for downhill skiing enabled him to become Marble's ambassador at home while hosting Olympic skiers, Prime Ministers, family, friends, and even more so on his ski adventures abroad. He was an active and well appreciated member of the Corner Brook Winter Carnival committees and brought a certain mischief to all of the goings on with his and Mabel's fellow committee members. Bud's faith and commitment to his church was exemplified in his brotherhood as a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree. Pinchgut Lake became his second home. In 1971, he started to build his own log cabin by hand and it was there that he was able to mix all of his passions together; the outdoors, family, boating, gardening, good fun and an occasional Old Sam and Coke. Pinchgut Lake became a gathering place for young and old where all were welcome having a good time while making wonderful memories. The Labour Day horseshoe tournament is still as popular today as when it first started years ago. For quiet time, he crafted wood which offered up a window to his inner perfectionism in the process. With his beloved late wife Shirley, his daughter Barbara Ann and son-in-law Pat Hickey gave him four grandchildren who were his pride and joy; Patrick, Abigail, Paige and infant Rachael, who is peacefully resting with her grandmother Shirley. If there might be one regret, it is that he would not see with earthly eyes, his first great-grandchild due in October from the union of his granddaughter Allison and David Stewart. But to fill his heart with ever more love, his dear second partner in life, Mabel (Sweet), gave him an even larger family to nurture and enjoy. Left to mourn are his loving family by marriage: Sean and Elaine King; Lorin, Marie and grandson Justin King (Gina); and Todd, Lisa and grandchildren Matthew and Alexandra Young. We will miss all those good times; things like the sudden appearance of the New Year's Eve baby, the consummate costume artist in action, the constant trickster, the self-deprecating and good-natured exhibitionist, and the smile of a man who spoke best through kind and comforting eyes. We will also miss the seriousness of a man of devoted Catholic faith, of professional perfectionism, of the value and profit of hard work and of devotion and loyalty to family. Remembering Bud and his love for all, he leaves his sisters Patricia Cormier, Anita Krick, and Sandy Janes (Henry), his brothers George (Ruby), and Larry (Pat) and all members of the Dunphy family. Bud's love and zest for life will be fondly remembered by all members of the Murphy and Sweet families. Welcoming him will be his parents Patrick and Annie, his departed siblings Jack, Don, and Terry, and deceased members of the Dunphy, Murphy, and Sweet families. Special thanks are extended to the physicians and staff of Western Health for the incredible care and comfort provided to Bud in his last weeks. Please join family and friends for visitation and for the Mass of Christian Burial. Visitation will occur Wednesday April 27, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's, Avenue followed by funeral services at the Holy Redeemer Cathedral on Mount Bernard on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. with internment to follow at Mount Patricia cemetery. Donations graciously accepted in memory of Bud may be offered to the St Vincent De Paul Society or the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation.