March 4, 1957 - May 11, 2014: Passed away suddenly after a brief illness at his home in St. John's, Brendan J. Murphy, age 57 years. Predeceased by his parents Edward and Druscilla Murphy of Ship Harbour Placentia Bay; his sisters Stella, Sheila and Imelda. Leaving to mourn his daughter Nikita (Travis), sister Doris Halfyard; brothers Edward (Suzie), Harold (Judy), Eric, Jim (Judy), Brian (Georgina), Wayne (Jackie), his Aunt Lorraine Burke in Long Harbour. A large circle of nephews, nieces and friends. Brendan had 38 years of service with the Canadian Armed Forces and Coast Guard and had retired in January 2014. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home 84 Lemarchant Road on Wednesday May 14 and Thursday May 15 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place at St. Teresa's Church on Friday, May 16, 2014 at 11 a.m. with cremation to follow. Interment will be at the cemetery in Ship Harbour. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.