Obituary of William "Bill" Murphy

April 19, 1935 – April 11, 2017 Peacefully at The Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior on Tuesday morning; Bill Murphy passed away just 8 days shy of his 82nd birthday. Beloved husband for almost 58 years of Gertrude (nee Fitzgerald). Dearly loved “Dad” of Laureen Redman (Jerry) of Kelowna, B.C. and Michael of Ottawa. Predeceased by a son, Paul (Melissa of Lanark) in 2012. Cherished “Grandpa Willie” of Madison and Lesly. Dear brother of Arnold (late Mary) of Sarnia; Gerald (Carol) of Kingston; Ray (Lorraine) of Lindsay; Earl (late Joan) of Kensington, P.E.I.; Mark (Edna) and Helen Smith (G.N.), both of Georgetown, P.E.I. and Louise Lundin (late C.B.) of Texas. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Bill’s family received friends during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Saturday morning, April 15th from 9 a.m. until time of service in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery. In memory of Bill, please consider a donation to Arnprior Regional Health or the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County.