Canon John Murphy PE

Canon John Murphy PE

Bawnboy, Cavan

Canon John Murphy PE passed away on Monday, December 16th, peacefully from this life with family in the care of College View Nursing Home, in his 58th year of priesthood.

Beloved son of the late Mollie & James Murphy.

Sadly missed by his sisters Maureen (Jim, RIP), Kathleen (John) and his brother Paddy (Nora), his beloved nieces & nephews Nóirín, Caitríona, Siobhán, Fionnuala, Padráig, Bláithín, Mary-Rose, Seán, James & Yvonne, his precious grand-nieces & grand-nephews, all his extended family & friends, his Bishop Martin Hayes, Bishop Emeritus Leo O'Reilly and his fellow priests in the diocese of Kilmore.

Fr. John was a dedicated and cherished priest in the parishes he served, Cavan, Bailieboro & Kill, and respected teacher in St. Patrick's College, Cavan. He was much loved and loved each community he served in throughout his vocation.

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Reposing at Lakelands funeral home, Dublin rd, Cavan on Wednesday 18th December from 5:00p.m until 7:00p.m. Remains arriving at St. Mogue's Church, Bawnboy on Thursday 19th for Funeral Mass at 12 o'clock. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please.

The funeral will be streamed on the following link https://www.churchtv.ie/bawnboy/

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