JOHN HUNTER MORPHY

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JOHN HUNTER MORPHY On Thursday, September 23, 1999 John beloved husband of Margaret, died suddenly at his residence at Victoria Beach. John was 75 years of age. He was predeceased by his parents John and Mable Morphy. Left to mourn his passing is his wife of 55 years, Margaret, and son Neil-Jon of Geneva, Switzerland, as well as a brother Alex of Lexington, Kentucky; brother-in-law John Ateah and sisters-in-law Pansy Lunney, Freda Jonsson and Jessie Ateah. He also leaves to mourn numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. John was born in Miami Manitoba on May 2, 1924. He attended Gordon Bell, St. Johns College School and the University of Manitoba. John joined the RCAF in March of 1942, and after training in Canada, he went overseas serving as a Bombardier-Navigator. He was discharged in November with the rank of Pilot Officer. After his discharge, John joined the Department of Fisheries and worked throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwestern Ontario and the Northwest Territories. John was a long time member of the Duke of Kent branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, and in recent years was a member of the Selkirk branch of the Legion. John was active in the community and was a kind and compassionate person, especially toward the sick and the elderly. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. All of Johns relatives and friends can consider themselves honorary pallbearers. In keeping with Johns wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be held on Wednesday, September 29 at 2:00 p.m. in St. Michaels Church, at Victoria Beach with Rev. Fraser Hunter officiating. Interment will take place at the Victoria Beach Cemetery. Special thanks to Dr. Mare and the staff of Pine Falls Hospital for their care during Johns recent stay. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations can be made to the Manitoba Lung Association, 629 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3A 1P6. A remarkable man is gone now and this world seems a little lessened somehow because he is not a part of it. A little less wise and great a little less good and brave He will never be forgotten by those whose lives he touched. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk, in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 27, 1999