MURPHY, THEODORE Theodore (Ted) Murphy of New Zion passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2008. Survived by his loving wife Georgina of 58 years; four sons, Eric (Janet), Dennis (Mary), Terry (Carol), Larry (Deb); two daughters, Charlotte Betts (Robert), Melody Brewer (Clark); 10 grandchildren; one great grandson; step grandchildren; step great grandchildren; four sisters, Helen Babineau, June Coakley (Charlie), Beatrice Fox and Jean Crawford; three brothers, Douglas, Donnie (Muriel), Jerry (Eileen); many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Laura (MacDonald) Murphy and brother, Robert.. Born in East Chipman in 1932. He came to New Zion in 1948 and worked for Kings Mining Coal and Avon Coal Company. Later with Rusco Windows and Doors of Fredericton. He and partner Bill White formed Underwater Services Ltd and worked scuba diving on such projects as Mactaquac Dam and Mispec Deep Water Terminal and exploration work on Sable Island. In 1967 he established Deco Steps and Railings Ltd in New Zion and Maritime Industries Ltd. He was also president of Central Well Drilling Company Ltd. A 25 year volunteer of Minto Fire Department, a member of the NB Coal Board and an executive of Sunbury Co. PC Association for a number of years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, four wheeling, remote control airplane flying and his cottage at Grand Lake. He was a member of the Christian Community Church. For 10 years following his retirement he and Georgina spent the winters in Daytona Beach. He built his own nature pond in the back field where he spent many enjoyable hours with his geese, ducks, beavers and turtles. The last few years he enjoyed his many evenings spent with his children and grandchildren playing board games. Besides his family he leaves a host of friends. Resting at the Minto Funeral Home with visiting on Friday from 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm. Service will be held Saturday, January 12th, 2008 at 2pm at the Christian Community Church 819 Pleasant Drive with Pastor Kris Austin officiating. Reception to follow service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cemetery fund of the Christian Community church.