JOSEPH A. MURPHY Corner Brook, NL January 24, 1941 - March 15, 2012 Passed peacefully away after a short but courageous battle with cancer, Joseph A. Murphy on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook at the age of 71 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his loving wife of 48 years Muriel (nee Payne); children: George, Derek (Annette) and Susan (Chris) Pittman; grandchildren: Joshua, Laura, Tamara, Nichola, Joseph and Julie; sisters and brother: Anne Mercer, Christina (Baden) Cunning, Rose (Dennis) Russell, Ray (Betty) Murphy, Eva (Robert) Newhook and Josephine (Dave) Billard; sisters and brothers-in-law: Maxine Murphy, Thelma (Frank) Hutchings, Marion Kennedy, Gwen Slauson, Jesse (Grace) Payne, Jean (George) Hewlin, Derek (Elaine) Payne and Jacqueline (Max) King; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Aloysius and Josephine Murphy, brothers Mike and George Murphy. A special thank you to Dr. Chris Whitten, Dr. Cliff Westby and the excellent staff of 2nd floor surgery and the palliative care unit at Western Memorial Regional Hospital. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue on Friday from the hours of 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. and Saturday 10-12 noon. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 17 at 2:00 p.m. from the Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer, Mount Bernard Avenue with Monsignor Edwin Gale officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer Memorial Fund. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca.