Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on Saturday, September 23, 2017 after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family, Michael (Mike) Joseph Murphy, age 71 years, former employee of the City of St. John's, Municipal City Depot "Salty". Predeceased by his son Leo (September 23, 2015), mother and father Agnes and Patrick Murphy, mother and father-in-law Winnifred and Pad O'Neill, brothers: Lar, Jim, Anthony, Paddy and Billy; sisters: Marg, Catherine and Pats. Leaving to mourn with heavy hearts, his loving and devoted wife of 52 years, and life long friend whom he adored, Betty (nee O'Neill), son Mike (Judy Anne), daughters Sis and Krystal (Kurtis), twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild who he was so proud of: Robin, Megan, Erika, Rodney, Michael, Jaxon, Nicole, Danielle, Leo, Korah, Karsen, Taylor and Iesha, brother John (Yvonne), brother-in-law Paddy O'Neill (Brenda), sisters-in-law: Denise Cox (Ronnie), Norma Murphy and Barb Murphy, dear friends Larry (nephew), Kim, Rodney Fagan, Don and Mary Reardon, Brian Hamlyn, Reggie Dunne, Rickie Dunne and Herbie White, his Fermeuse friends: Linda, Dale, Tracey, Noel and Madeline, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. We would like to thank the nurses and staff of 4 West St. Clare's Mercy Hospital for his short stay, your kindness and compassion will never be forgotten. Also a special thank you to Dr. Chaulk (Family Physician), Dr. Harvey (HSC), Dr. Matt Andrews (HSC) and Dr. Joy McCarthy (Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Clinic). Upon Mike's request, cremation has taken place. Visitation at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 from 2-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial to take place on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Teresa's Church, Mundy Pond Road. Inurnment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

"Those hands of a hard working man,
Will hold us when we meet again,
We will hold you in our hearts until,
We can hold you in heaven."