David Murphy

Published November 16, 2022

David Murphy

29 July, 1972 – 13 November, 2022

MURPHY, David – after a courageous battle against cancer he passed peacefully with family and friends by his side, at Cornwall Hospice on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 50 years of age. David was an advocate and promoter of his hometown; former Councilor for the City of Cornwall, inductee to the Cornwall Sports Hall of Fame, Chamber of Cornwall President Award winner, local community leader and volunteer Platinum Jubilee Medallion recipient and Legend of the year “Mad Dog Murphy” Lifetime Achievement Award winner. Beloved father, best friend and biggest fan of Julia Murphy. Cherished brother of Denise Beaudette-Manley (Allen), Michael Woods Jr., Rodney Beaudette, Joey Woods (Sylvie), Jason Murphy (Tasha) and Christopher Beaudette (Jen). Dear son of the late Patrick James Murphy and the late Catherine (née Derochie) Murphy and step son of Judy Murphy and Michael Woods. Loving nephew of Aline Meyer (Randy), Sue Helmer (David), Debbie Matte (Jean), Wayne Derochie, Jerome Murphy, Arthur Murphy (the late Marlene), Lawrence Murphy (Claire), Joan MacGillivray (Bob), Annie Krueger, Brian Murphy, the late Bruce Derochie, the late Barb Tyo (the late Lionel). David will be sadly missed by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at Lahaie & Sullivan Cornwall Funeral Homes West Branch, 20 Seventh Street West (613-932-8482) on Tuesday November 22, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, November 23, 2022 in St. Columban’s Church at 10 a.m. You are invited to view the service live or on replay at ( https://funeraweb.tv/diffusions/64134 ). Interment, Notre Dame Cemetery. Reception to follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall. In keeping with Davids’ wishes as expressions of sympathy, donations for a trust fund for Julia, in care of Mike Turcotte would be appreciated. Donations will be accepted at the funeral home or at the Foot and Ankle Clinic 1077 Pitt Street. Messages of condolence may be left at www.lahaiesullivan.ca.