William John Murphy

MURPHY: William John (Bill). NZ665514 WWII Lance Corporal 2nd Battalion J Force Peacefully at Te Rangimarie Hospice on Monday 13th July, 2015 (formerly of Jean Sandel Retirement Village). Dearly loved son of the late John (Jack) and Catherine (Kitty) Murphy (formerly of Kaponga and New Plymouth). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Enid and George Gordge (formerly Kaponga) and Winnie and Pete Eldridge (formerly Henderson) all deceased and Tuaine (Henderson). Treasured uncle of Winifred and Ray Jenkins (Melbourne), Allan Gordge (New Plymouth), Selma and Ray Palmer (Hawera), Suzanne Pringle (Auckland), Denise and Brian Eldridge/Walker (Auckland) and Mark and Heather Eldridge/Smith (Christchurch) and their families. Donations to Hospice Taranaki would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages can be sent to the Family of Bill Murphy, C/- PO Box 976, Taranaki Mail Centre, New Plymouth 4340, or to Bill's memorial page at www.heavenaddress.com. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Friday 17th July, 2015 at 1.30pm at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Powderham Street, New Plymouth. Followed by interment at Te Henui Cemetery. Rosary will be recited on Thursday 16th July, 2015 at 5.30pm in the Church.