RONALD JOSEPH DUNPHY It is with profound sadness that the family of Ronald Joseph Dunphy announce his passing on Thursday, January 24, 2013, in his 89th year. He leaves his beloved wife of 62 years, Dorothea Maria (Coleman), and his loving daughters, Janet Joyce (John) of Peterborough, and Maureen Faour (Fonse) of St. John’s. He also leaves seven grandchildren, Andrew Joyce (Kingston), Dr. Michael Joyce, Richmond, VA, Richard Joyce, Davis, CA., David Faour (Sarah), Kingston, Elizabeth Faour, Ottawa, Peter Faour, Antigonish, and Thomas Faour, St; John’s; his brother, Ray of Halifax; sisters Doreen Fitzpatrick, St, John’s, and Isabel Kaj, of Corner Brook. He was predeceased by his parents, Isabel and Alexander Dunphy, and siblings Tom, Maureen, Sheila, Alex, John, and infant Phyllis.Ron was born in Curling and in his early years he managed the retail side of the family business, Dunphy’s Fisheries, on the Curling waterfront. In the early 1960’s, he moved with his young family to Wabush, Labrador, where he began and managed a variety of businesses. Upon returning to Corner Brook in the 1970’s, he started and ran Dunphy’s Bulding Supplies for several years until his retirement. Ron was an avid fisherman, bird-hunter and golfer and spent many happy hours on the salmon rivers, in the back country and on the golf courses of his beloved province. The family will be receiving friends on Sunday, January 27, Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue from 2-4 in the afternoon and 7-9. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 28th, at 10:30 a.m. from the Cathedral of The Most Holy Redeemer, Mt. Bernard Avenue, Monsignor Edwin Gale officiating. The interment to follow at Townsite Cemetery, Montgomery Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Most Holy Redeemer Parish. The family guest book may be signed by visiting our website www.fillatre.ca.