Richard Paul Murphy

Richard Paul Murphy, age 54, West Jeddore, N.S. passed away suddenly on Nov. 17, 2014, in Dartmouth General Hospital.

Born in Summerside, P.E.I., he was the son of the late Richard and Freida (Holmes) Murphy.

Rick is survived by his sister Wendy Murphy and brother Robert Murphy; nieces and nephews Andy (Erin) MacInnis; Jeff (Jaclyn) MacInnis, Katti (Matt) MacInnis, Mark MacInnis, Lynann Murphy; great-nieces and nephews Lorelai MacInnis, Bryce Power, Jordyn MacInnis, Jace Spears; aunts and uncles Earith Petersen, Earl and Jean Murphy, Leonard and Christine Murphy, Josey Breau, Fred and Sheila Murphy, Flo Murphy, Sue Murphy and Jean Murphy and many cousins.

He was predeceased by grandparents Grace and Alanzo Holmes, Lima and Clarence Murphy; aunts and uncles Jean Holmes, Vivian Holmes, Marion (Bill) Henderson,Eric and Doris Holmes, Russell Murphy, Joe Murphy, Frank Murphy, Robert Petersen, Ulysses Breau; cousins Freddy Hendersen, Don Holmes, Garth Petersen, Patrick Murphy, Derrick Murphy, Doug Murphy and Marsha Hendersen.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit. In keeping with Rick’s wishes, he will return to Prince Edward Island and be laid to rest beside his dad.

Resting at the West Prince Funeral Home, 522 Thompson Road, Palmer Road for visitation Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Funeral mass will be held Monday Nov. 24, 2014 at the Immaculate Conception Church, Palmer Road at 2 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made to Immaculate Conception Church Paint and Repair Fund or Heart & Stroke Foundation of N. S. or P.E.I. or Canadian Cancer Society.