It is with great sadness that the family of the late Frederick James William Murphy (Fred) announce his passing at the Ottawa General Hospital on Wednesday, March 02, 2016 at the age of 69. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his son Mark Murphy and wife Karen of Las Vegas; daughter Danielle Terry and husband Dominic and children Noah, Abigail and Liam of Calgary; and son Jonathan Murphy of Richmond Hill. He is also survived by Esther Brake and his brothers Peter and Robert of Goulds, NL; and Garry and wife Betty of St. John’s as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Fred was predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Sheila Murphy. Fred was a computer and electronics enthusiast with a love for food and always enjoyed a good chat. A special thank you to the staff on the Cancer Assessment Ward for their loving care and support. There will be a private service for family and close friends on Sunday, March 06, 2016. Donations can be made in Fred’s honour to the Canadian Service Dog Foundation, Gloucester, ON, (613)914-2733 ServieDog.ca or to the Canadian Cancer Society, Cancer.ca.