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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
MURPHY, John Allison (Jack) - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father John Allison Murphy "Jack" on January 7, 2021 in Camp Hill Veterans' Me morial Building, QEII, Halifax, at the age of 97. After having afternoon visits with his children, he died peacefully that evening. He was born on April 4, 1923 in Truro to William Boyd Murphy and Jennie (Dunbar) Murphy. Jack attended school in Truro before entering the Navy in 1942 where he served overseas during the Second World War on HMCS IROQUOIS, participating in the Arctic Convoy known as the Murmansk Run. Upon return to Truro after the war Jack joined his father WB Murphy to work at WB Murphy's Wholesale. Jack opened the well-known Murphy's Restaurant on Prince Street in the late 1940's. In addition, he became one of the first owners of the Dairy Queen Franchise in Nova Scotia, situated next to Murphy's Restaurant. Jack was a hard-working businessman. He had a unique sense of humour and those of us who knew him well enjoyed the twinkle in his eye and his hearty laughter. He was a very supportive husband and loving father and he will be missed dearly by his family. He met the love of his life, and future wife, Mary Becher from Springhill in 1947. They were married in 1949 and went on to have six children. Jack enjoyed gardening, especially growing tomatoes, spending time in Spencer's Point in the summer, going fishing at the camp in Liscomb with his friends, weekly games of bridge and he also liked to beat anyone in a good game of cribbage. Jack is survived by his children, Dean (Kathie) Murphy of Truro; Jenny MacDonald (Bob) of Bible Hill; Joyce Smith of St. John's, N.L.; Nancy Moore (Bruce) of Valley; Dave (Anne) Murphy of Truro; Robert (Michelle) Murphy of Truro; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary; his grandson, Michael Smith; son-in-law, Ken Smith; and siblings, Jean, Bill, Doug, Elaine, and Anne. The family is grateful to the staff of 5East Camp Hill for all of their care and support. Very special thanks to his dear friend and caregiver Lois MacLean. A private Memorial Service (due to COVID-19 restrictions) will be held on Wednesday, January 13th in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro. The family invites you to join them for the service via webcast beginning at 12:58 p.m. (AT) on the above date. You will find the webcast link on the left side of the obituary. Interment will be held at a later date in Robie Street Cemetery, Truro. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Jack in a special way may give gifts in his memory to the Michael Beecher Smith Heart Award, Scleroderma Atlantic, Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation or a charity of your choice. (Halifax Chronicle-Herald 11 Jan 2021)
Ships served in: HMCS IROQUOIS - Served in IROQUOIS during the Second World War on the Murmansk Run
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