MURPHY, Stephen James

It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we the family of Stephen James Murphy announce his sudden passing on Thursday September 7,2017 following a heart attack at the cottage on the Mira.

Born in Glace Bay on Nov. 8 1950, Stevie was the eldest son of the late Herbert and Mary Murphy of Devison Lane.

Stevie worked at various jobs throughout his life, the most fulfilling on being a Lobster Fisherman aboard his boat the Fundy Lady with his daughter, Tracy and son, Bryne crewmates.

Stevie is survived by his wife, Alice; daughter, Tracy; son, Bryne; precious grandchildren, Kenneth, Emmah and Jayce; brother, Lonnie(Helen); sisters, Margie MacVicar, Sydney, Lorraine (Duane), Ontario, Delores (Wayne MacGillivary), Alberta; brother-in-law, Greg MacMullin and mother-in-law, Doris MacMullin. He will be dearly missed by many nieces, nephews and god children with whom he had a very close relationship, his extended family and many close friends especially Joe Pa.

Besides his parents Stevie was predeceased by his younger brother, Michael; brother-inlaw, John and father-in-law, John MacMullin.

Visitation will take place at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 2 p.m. in St. Mary’s Anglican Church Marconi St Glace Bay with Rev. Vernon Reid officiating. Internment will take place at a later date.

Online condolences can be sent to www.pattenfuneral.com.

Memorials to a charity of choice gratefully accepted.

In keeping with Stevie’s spirit extend an act of kindness and a hearty laugh to someone every day.

Rest in Peace We Love You.