DR. A. PATRICK MURPHY
MURPHY, DR. A. PATRICK, C.D. (1917-2004) Dr A. Patrick Murphy, C.D., aged 86 years, passed away at Lakeview Manor, Riverview, New Brunswick, on January 9th 2004, after a long illness. The second child of the late Francis Patrick Murphy, Q.C. and Elizabeth Ann (Carey) Murphy, he was born on May 18, 1917, in Moncton, New Brunswick. He received his early education at St Bernard's Parish school and graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1934. He graduated from Normal School (Teacher's College) and subsequent studies led to a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of New Brunswick in 1940. He graduated from the University of Toronto with his Medical Degree in 1944. He served in World War II with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps in Sussex, New Brunswick with the rank of Captain. He returned to Moncton and began his career as a General Practitioner. Dr Murphy married Audrey Louise McIntyre (RN) of Saint John in 1953. Two years later, Dr Murphy and family moved to 153 St George Street where he continued General Practice in the same location until August 1989. During his 45 years of Medical Practice he was known for dedication to his patients, and performed house calls for many years. He visited his in-patients daily (Moncton Hospital and Georges-L Dumont Hospital), assisted surgical colleagues in the Operating Room and attended the Emergency Room when it was known as "Out-Patients". For many years he was the primary physician to the Salvation Army Eventide Home. Known affectionately as "Doctor Pat" by his patients, medical colleagues and nurses, he was well liked and respected by all. He was a Medical Officer in the Militia and held the rank of Major. He was a life-long member of St Bernard's parish and was active in the Irish-Canadian Cultural Association of New Brunswick. He was a charter member of the United Military Services Institute and a member of the Garrison Officers Mess. He was also a former member of the Knights of Columbus and the International Order of Foresters. Family and friends will remember his hobbies included gardening, photography, and carpentry, and he was an avid baseball fan. He took a keen interest in the history of Moncton and its surrounding areas for which he had an encyclopedic memory. He was a loving father and devoted husband who will be greatly missed by family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Audrey in 1992; also by brothers Francis, J Edward Q.C. (Jane), and Dr Frederick G (Joyce), and sister Marie Keiver (Francis). He is survived by his brother, Judge Henry Murphy (Joan), of Moncton. Also surviving are three children, Dr J Thomas (Elizabeth) of Lexington, Kentucky, Kevin A.P. (Mary Jane) of Limoges, and Carey-Louise (Clive Bottomley) of Vancouver BC, grandchildren Alison and Sean (Lexington, KY), Colin and Neal (Limoges, ON), many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Resting at Cadman's Funeral Home, 114 Alma Street, Moncton with visitation on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Parish prayers will be held Tuesday at 8:30 from the funeral Home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Bernard's Roman Catholic Church, on Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at 11 a.m. with Father Peter McKee officiating. Following the service a reception will be held in the parish hall. The interment will take place at Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery at a later date. Family flowers only. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to a charity of the donor's choice. www.cadmansfh.com


