Roy "Jerry" Murphy

April 20, 2020

Passed away peacefully at Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare after a hard fight with Parkinson’s on April 20, 2020 at 84 years. Beloved husband of Rita (nee Lessard) with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage. Son of the late Roy and Josephine Murphy. Loving father of Cindy Ryall (Jim), Cheryl Myers (Pete) and the late Chris, Cliff, and Curtis Murphy (Yvette). Treasured grandpa of Rebecca and Noal Murphy. Jerry will be deeply missed by his brother Danny (Ellen) and sister Linda (Wayne). Brother-in-law of Billy (Dolores) and Joyce. Jerry will be sadly missed by his extended family and many dear friends. Jerry along with his wife Rita owned B & J Trailer Sales (20 years) and B & J Custom Power Sewing from 1995 to 2015. He was a founding member of Bunny Trail Inc. Jerry was a Captain with the Belle River Volunteer Fire Department from 1967-1994. Special thanks to all the staff of CCAC, St. Elizabeth and the palliative care floor at Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare for all your care and compassion. Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and loved woodworking. Cremation will take place. A memorial mass and celebration of life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Society of South Western Ontario or to the Lakeshore Firefighters Association. Arrangements under the care of the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot. N, Essex. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com Donate online: https://parkinsonsociety.ca/in-memoriam-gift/ https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/lakeshore-firefighters-association/