Peacefully, surrounded by family at the Palliative Care Unit, Prince Edward Home on Friday, September 4, 2009, of Mr. Matthew Murphy of Charlottetown and formerly of Stanley Bridge and Waterford, Ireland age 82 years. He is survived by the love of his life, Ruth (Dalton) Murphy and his loving and caring children Sheila (Kip Rosvold), Edmonton, Alberta; Nora (Malcolm Shaw), Summerside; Mary Anne (Alastair) Gilliland, Cochrane, Alberta; Brendan, Prince George, B.C.; Matthew, Edmonton, Alberta, Moyna (Jamie) Matheson, Summerside; four loving grandchildren, Meahgan Murphy, Jason Johnston, Elizabeth Matheson and Sean Matheson; his sister, Sheila Murphy, Ireland; sisters-in-law, Eileen Murphy and Maigread Murphy, both of Ireland; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Denis and Mary (Keane) Murphy; brothers, Denis and Tom; sisters, Mary (Frank) Madders and Nell (John) Lynch. Resting at the Hennessey Funeral Home until Monday afternoon, then transferred to St. Dunstan’s Basilica for funeral mass at 2 p.m. Interment to follow in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Charlottetown. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Pat and The Elephant, East Prince Home Care Support Equipment Fund or the Palliative Care Unit, Prince Edward Home. Visiting hours at the funeral home on Sunday 2-5 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.islandowned.ca

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