MURPHY (Knockshanavee, Farnanes and late of Clara, Millstreet): On September 9, 2014, peacefully, at the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork, DAN, beloved husband of Eileen (nee Reen) and loving dad of Ellmaree (Coughlan), Marguerite, Anne (Hallissey), Treacy (O’Connor), Danny and Tommy, pre-deceased by his brother Jack and sister Tess. Deeply regretted by his family, grandchildren, daughters-in-law Paula and Majella, sons-in-law Cathal, Tim and Ian, brother Joe, sisters Noreen, Julia and Margaret, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews and nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in the Church of The Immaculate Conception, Farran, on this Wednesday evening from 5pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Thursday, at 12 noon, followed by burial in Ovens Cemetery. Family flowers only please.
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Community website for Millstreet, Co. Cork, Ireland
Dan Murphy left Claramore where his life’s journey began
To live and work in New York when he was a young man
When he returned to Ireland he married Eileen Reen of Millstreet Town the love of his life
The mother of his children and his devoted wife
In Ovens in County Cork his last remains in eternal rest lay
Some forty kilometers from where he first saw light of day
The man who had seen sights beyond Claramore
And had experienced life far from Hibernia’s Shore
A tall and handsome blond haired fellow when in his life’s prime
But eventually we all become victims of time
His family and friends would have farewelled him in tears
In Farnanes where he had lived for many years
There is a last night and day in life for us all
But all who knew him have good memories to recall
Of the down to earth and honest and likeable Dan
May he rest in peace now he was a good man.
“Dan Murphy” is by Francis Duggan
http://francisrhymer.blogspot.ie/2014/09/dan-murphy.html
Thank you Francis for your verse about my Dad.
He was a great man who loved the simple life and worked hard.
There is comfort in him being kindly and fondly remembered by others, as he was so loved by us at home.