John Leonard Murphy

The death occurred peacefully at the O’Leary Community Hospital on January 18th of John Leonard Murphy of Huntley, PEI. Born in St. Lawrence on June 9th, 1937, he was the son of Clarence and Lima (Handrahan) Murphy.

Leonard is survived by his loving wife Christine; daughter Julie; son-in-law Rob; and his two cherished granddaughters, Katie and Lily. He is also survived by his brother Fred; sisters-in-law Sheila, Flo and Sue; and his nieces Gisele, Wendy, Cheryl, Shelley,Melissa, and Tracy, as well as nephews Paul, James, Robert, Michael, Sean, David, John, and Ken.

He was predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Lima; his in-laws,Jordan and

Margaret Ellsworth; brothers Earl, Richard, Frank, Russell, and Joe, and his sister Josie. He was also predeceased by his brother-in-law Ulysse; sisters-in-law Freda, Marie, Jean (Joe), and Jean (Earl); and nephews Patrick, Rick, Douglas, and Derek.

Leonard was a proud Royal Canadian Air Force veteran and served as school

principal at St. Edward and M.E. Callaghan Junior High Schools. He gave generously of his time to his community, his profession, and his church. Leonard was active in curling and later in golf. He spent his summers tending to his bountiful gardens and enjoyed many winters in Florida.

The family extends special thanks to Surgeon Dr. Bernie MacIntyre; Orthopedic

Surgeon Dr. Steven Miller; Urologist Dr. Daniel Costa; and Veteran Affairs Nurse

Practitioner Christa McAlduff for their exceptional care.

They would also like to offer heartfelt gratitude to the Palliative Care Unit of the O’Leary Community Hospital for their compassion and exemplary care.

As per Leonard’s wishes, there will be no visiting hours. A funeral mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Church, Palmer Road, on Saturday January 24th at 11:00 am Celebrant will be Fr. Jacques.