John T. Murdock

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John Murdock Obituary

John T. Murdock April 17, 1945 - January 16, 2011 Pomfret Center - John T. Murdock, 65, of Brook Front Lane Pomfret Center, died January 16, 2011 after a brief illness at Boston General Hospital. Born in Putnam on April 17, 1945, son of William and Barbara (Baker) Murdock. He was married to Mala Murdock. In addition to his parents and wife, John is survived by his daughter Nantida K. Murdock , two sisters Sandra and Diane Murdock, his twin brothers Donald and Douglas Murdock. John graduated from Putnam High School in 1963 and entered the army in 1966. He graduated from Officer Candidate School and obtained the rank of Captain. John served his country as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. After serving in the military, John continued flying helicopters in Saudia Arabia, Iran, Indonesia, Bolivia and Mexico. John made his home in Thailand for more than 20 years, where he met and married his wife. The last fifteen years of his life, John continued flying in The United States and eventually owned his own Company. John lived his life to the fullest and will be missed by people all over the world. There will be no services. Any donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. To share a memory with his family, "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Jan. 19, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for John Murdock

14 Entries

the best dad you could ask for.

Nantida Murdock

February 1, 2011

January 30, 2011

John Murdock was a mans man who was my best friend since the 3rd grade. Steve Smith and I were with John at Mass General and Spalding Rehab for most of the last 97 days of his life including the day he left us.

John was a friend the likes of which most people will never know. Every day I spent with John was better than the last. He loved life and fought for it till the end.

John I love you and you will never be forgotten! My life will never be the same.

William Lee Kuusela

January 24, 2011

Dear Murdock family, Dr. Wie informed me today that John has died and although I barely got to know him, he was a very special,likable person. He also seemed to deal with his disease and te total randomness of it with courage and .humour, I liked him very much. I hope his soul stays close to you who a are special to him to give you some of that wild courage and "can't beat me" outlook. Kellee S. Fiola, one of his therapists at Spaulding Cambridge

January 23, 2011

John,
Guess you will be sharing the "Small Bar" upstairs with Rick Mannard now.
Hope " 3's Away" is still being played!
Tim Hague

Paul Jones

January 23, 2011

John my good friend, Happy Trails,we'll meet again someplace and argue the line calls.
Our deepest condolences to you Khun Fon we are very sorry for your loss.
We all miss him now.
Paul & Family

Ted Andersen

January 20, 2011

Thanks for your service John. Sorry I didn't get to know you. It sounds like you lived a life most people only dream about.
Your Neighbor,
Ted Andersen

Linda McAuliffe

January 20, 2011

Dear Aunt Barbara, Uncle Bill, Sandra, Diane, Donald and Doug, Fon and Megan,
I am deeply saddened by your loss. John was indeed a very special man in the lives of so many people! I hope that your grief will soon be supplanted by fond memories of him.
With love and aloha,

Stan Gray

January 20, 2011

I worked with John many years ago in Indonesia. Always active and never without his tennis gear. Salute.

Stan Gray
Fellow helicopter pilot and Vietnam Vet

Stan Gray

January 20, 2011

I worked with John in Indonesia years ago. Managed to stay in touch over the years via the grapevine. He always had a tennis racket with him as I recall. Guess he has it perfected now.

Stan Gray
Fellow helicopter pilot and Vietnam Vet.

sandy domian

January 19, 2011

To Fon and Megan, although John is gone, no longer here; just remember he'll be watching from Heaven, and will always be near!

Mary Adkins

January 19, 2011

Extending peace and comfort to the Murdock Family and to our much loved Fon and Megan. Rest in peace, John

Andre Boyer

January 19, 2011

John always made me smile. I worked with him in Indonesia on a few occasions during the 80's and 90's. He was instrumental in convincing me to move to Thailand. I attended his wedding in Bangkok to his lovely wife Phon. I will miss the great telephone conversations we had over the last years while he worked flying the the U.S. and me living in Toronto. I still work overseas and meet many people who remember John. My condolences to his family. I will miss you John and will never forget the wonderful times we spent just hanging out, watching you play tennis against David and drinking your home made beer in Bangkok. What a great person to be taken from us! See you again in another life.

william meehan

January 19, 2011

God Bless The Murdock family,. John A Pomfret Lad was full of fun and a smile that never ended.
Till we meet again
Billy meehan

Michael Janket

January 19, 2011

Just a wonderful person. Interesting, informed, patriotic, truth seeking. A great friend, I'll miss John. Life takes twists and turns unexpectedly, John, I'll be thinking of you.

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