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Hugh MURPHY Obituary

HUGH JOHN MURPHY July 22, 1966 - July 2, 2020 Hugh, loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend to all that met him, passed peacefully at his home July 2nd, 2020. Hugh is survived by his loving wife, best friend and teammate on and off the ice Janet (Jesty), his two children Jestyn and Hale. His beloved parents Maureen (Madden) and John Murphy, his aunt Janet Machell. His sister Claire Franceschetti, her husband Claudio, brother James (Beth) Murphy. His in-laws Marilyn and Fred Jesty. His sister in-law Jacquie (Jesty) Ramier and her husband, Hugh's long-time friend, Greg Ramier, and brother-in-law James Jesty (Stefania). Hugh's love for children extended to his nieces and nephews, Abigail, John, and Alex Franceschetti, Gillian, Hugh, Thomas and Adam Murphy, Emily and Nicholas Ramier, Annabelle and Linus Jesty. Hugh was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Theresa and James Madden and paternal grandparents Elizabeth and Cornelius Murphy and uncle, Robin Machell. These are just some of the people who will miss Hughie's joie de vivre. He was lucky to have many close friends that provided companionship and comfort to him and his family during his unwinnable fight with Glioblastoma. A private family service will be held. There will be a Celebration of Life held to honour Hugh in the future, when COVID-19 restrictions permit. Hugh requests that donations in his memory be made to the Sandra Schmirler Foundation, a Canadian non-profit charity that raises funds for NICUs that give every baby a chance to grow up to be a champion.

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Jul. 4 to Jul. 8, 2020.

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Bob Edmondson

August 27, 2020

Janet and family,
I have been thinking of you in your time of sadness. May your memories of the wonderful times spent together, continue to comfort you in this sorrowful time. It was a pleasure knowing Hugh as a curler, a curling buddy, and a very fine person.
Hugh, miss you buddy !. . . smooth sliding in your new Post.

My sincerest condolences.

Stephanie Carne

July 23, 2020

Janet, Jacquie & all your family,
So sorry to hear this news. It is a huge loss. On behalf of my family, please accept our condolences.
Stephanie (Jones) Carne

Graeme McCarrel

July 14, 2020

My deepest condolences. I'll miss his positive upbeat attitude. A very special person.
My very best to Janet, children and family.

Carlos Da Costa Frias

July 13, 2020

I worked with Hugh in the industry and he was such a great man to be around. Such passion, a desire to help and very joyful. I kept trying to find out his status until I decided to search obituaries. There are but a few gems in our industry, and you were definitely one of them. RIP

Bill Page - father of Jillian and Jennifer

July 7, 2020

A couple of years back, after Jestyn had done something special on the ice, I mentioned to Hugh that he must be one proud papa. His reply: "I'm never NOT proud."

That sure captured the essence of the guy...and I have unabashedly stolen his words. Thanks, Hugh.

Huge condolences to Janet, Jestyn, and Hale.

Marg & Dave Byrne

July 7, 2020

Hugh will be greatly missed. His contribution to the curling world - especially at the youth level will not be forgotten. We were privileged to have curled along side him.

Peter Ferguson

July 7, 2020

Deeply saddened to hear of Hugh's passing, though I know his passion for life and ability to always find time for others will continue to live on in his friends and family. The world was a much better (and definitely funner) place because of Murph, was honoured to call him a friend. My sincere condolences to his family, I hope you all know how dearly he was loved and appreciated by those who were lucky enough to know him.

Greg Irwin

July 6, 2020

So very saddened to hear the news. I had the great pleasure to play against Hugh for a number of years and also played with him when he spared with our team in the Sportsman a few times. A finer gentlemen you will not find. Deepest sympathies to his entire family.

Jennifer and Keith

July 6, 2020

Deepest condolences to Janet, Jess and Hale. We feel blessed to have known Hugh. Love to his family

July 5, 2020

We were so fortunate to have known Hugh- what a wonderful person! Russ and Edna

Mike Parsons

July 5, 2020

Hugh was not only a great curler and curling coach he was as fine as a football coach I worked with. He cared about teaching the players but most of all they could tell that he cared about them. A great example and role model. Funny , sensitive , a big smile always enthusiastic and positive. A great laugh and he was there for the right reasons. He was missed when he moved on

My condolences to the family.

Kelly Rozon

July 4, 2020

Janet, Jestyn, Hale and extended family:

The curling world has lost a wonderful person. Hugh will be missed and remembered for his cheerful, friendly demeanour. We extend to you our kindest thoughts and condolences.
Most Sincerely,
The Rozon Family

Jill (Griffiths) Pennett

July 4, 2020

Worked crossed our paths again a few years ago after not seeing each since high school. Lucky me. Still the same Hugh! That smile! Wide and bright. Such a warm and caring man. My thoughts, prayers and condolences to all of you during this difficult time.

Jill (Griffiths) Pennett

July 4, 2020

Worked crossed our paths again a few years ago after not seeing each since high school. Lucky me. Still the same Hugh! That smile! Wide and bright. Such a warm and caring man. My thoughts, prayers and condolences to all of you during this difficult time.

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