PERU – John E. Murphy, husband of Beverly A. Packard Patterson Murphy, entered into rest Monday, July 5, at his home, with his loving wife and family and good friends at his side.
Born in Rumford, Feb. 18, 1924, to his parents, Frank L. Murphy and Mary “Minnie” Donahue of Mexico, John received his education in the schools of Mexico.
He served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater of Operations as a heavy equipment operator. He was employed at the Oxford – Ethyl Corp. and Boise Cascade Corp. He served over 43 years until he was injured in 1985, later taking his retirement from Boise Cascade in 1989.
He was a longtime member of the American Legion in Rumford, Post 0024 and the V.F.W. Post 05986 of Canton.
He and his wife enjoyed building and landscaping their home along with his stepson. He enjoyed his vacations on the Cape at the cottage of his favorite brother and sister-in-law, Barb and Norm and boating, fishing and visiting points of interest at the Cape.
He enjoyed cookouts at camp and at his home, playing cribbage, cards and going to beano with good friends and family. He made many cribbage boards and gave them to family and friends. He took pleasure caring for his home and loved his little pets, kitties Chrissy and Bridget and his little cock-a-poo, Skipper.
He survived by his loving wife, Beverly Ann of Peru; daughter, Valerie Scott and her husband, William of New Mexico; two sons, Scott Murphy and his wife, Cindy of Dixfield and Kevin of Mexico; his stepson, Michael Patterson, whom he loved as his very own; companion, Laurel of Massachusetts; and his sister, Inaze Stinchfield of Canton.
He leaves seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; many dear nieces and nephews; and good friends.
He was predeceased by his parents; seven brothers; and four sisters. He was the youngest of 13 children.
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