HERMAN MURPHY

Funeral service for the late Herman Alonzo Murphy, 82, Larry’s River, Guysborough County, was held June 26 in St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, Larry’s River, with Father Douglas Murphy officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Mr. Murphy died June 23, 2019, in Guysborough Memorial Hospital. He was a son of the late Angus ‘John’ and Clara (Pellerin) Murphy. He attended Antigonish High School and St. Francis Xavier University. He was employed at Commercial Cable in Hazel Hill, St. Michael’s Hospital Detox, Toronto, returning home in the 1980s to manage Murphy’s General Store for almost 30 years. He enjoyed good conversation and a bit of political argument. He is survived by step-son, Michael Crowe, Vancouver, British Columbia; brother, Father Douglas Murphy, Sydney. He was predeceased by his wife, Bobbie. Memorial donations may be made to St. Peter’s Parish or Guysborough Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Online condolences: www.gwgiffin.com