Obituary of Gerald Patrick Murphy

Gerald Patrick Murphy beloved husband of Sheila, of Calgary, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2007 at the age of 85 years. Besides his loving wife Sheila of fifty-six years, Gerald is survived by his sons Brendan (Iris), Gerry (Cathy), Brian (Becky); grandchildren Alana, Carrie and, Jason; great-grandchildren Emma, Megan; nieces Deirdre, and Fiona. He is also survived by his brother Donal; brother and sister-in-law Martin and Anne Cowman; daughter-in-law Leslie; and by several nieces and nephews in BC, Ireland, Australia, and West Virginia. Gerald was predeceased by his parents and his brother Frank. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Luke’s Catholic Church (Corner of Northmount Drive & Northland Drive N.W.) on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to the YWCA Family Violence Prevention Centre & Sheriff King Home; for information Telephone (403) 266-4111, email: sheriffk@ywcaofcalgary.com. In living memory of Gerald Murphy, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone: (403) 241-0044.