January 26, 1954 - August 27, 2008. Will passed away peacefully at the age of 54, at Victoria Hospice, with daughter, sister and wife at his side. William Patrick Murphy was born January 26, 1954, in Placentia, Newfoundland. In the mid-70s, Will and Yarrah and their two year old daughter Milo, left Newfoundland, and drove across Canada, finally settling in Victoria. He valued the friendships he made working in television, and went on to make more friends when he decided to complete the degree started at Memorial University in St. John's, by earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre at the University of Victoria. He was the technical director at the Belfry Theatre from 1985 to 1989. Combining his technical abilities and appreciation for the arts, Will then started and ran Laser Works for ten years. He will be remembered for his gentle soul, a quick intelligent wit, and a way of being in the world that was open, warm and non-judgemental. Will was a great story-teller and enormously proud of being from Newfoundland. He talked often of his family and Little Bay, the home of his grandparents. He was proudest of his daughter, who filled his heart, and his granddaughter, a shining light. Accomplishments that gave him great satisfaction included making two cross-Canada motorcycle trips back to Newfoundland and switching out the tranny of an '86 Mazda truck. Will be lovingly remembered by wife Debra; daughter Milo (Ben), granddaughter Maia; his father and mother, William and Ida (nee Conway) Murphy (Placentia, NL); sisters Mary Murphy (Victoria), Patricia (Harold) Fudge (Grand Falls, NL); nephews Harold Jr. and PJ; his Little family headed by Fred and Bev Little (Cobble Hill); his dear Uncle Dougie and Aunt Magdalen (Toronto), and many friends. The family would like to acknowledge and thank Matthew, Will's Community Health nurse, Dr. Murray's assistant, Jessica, and the Victoria Hospice professional team for their dedicated and gentle care of Will and his family. It made such a difference. If desired, donations in Will's name, may be made to either the Keith Provost Memorial Scholarship in Theatre, c/o Development Office, University of Victoria, or to Victoria Hospice Society. A memorial gathering will be held at the University Interfaith Chapel, University of Victoria (Parking Lot #6) on Saturday, September 6 at noon. Quiet family time followed by cremation took place August 29. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com. He was a good man."Who do you think you are? A superstar? All right, you are. We all shine on."John Lennon