Black Watch friends:

Regret to report the passing of Dennis Leo Patrick Murphy three years ago in Rothesay, NB.

I have been attempting, unsuccessfully, to track down Dennis and George Williamson for th e past decade. Sharp-eyed Guy Simser spotted Dennis’s widow’s obit last weekend in the G&M and, from that, I was able to find Dennis’s obit.

Dennis and I shared a room (with two others) on basic officer training in the fall of 1956 and winter 1957 at the RCS of I in Camp Borden. I was OCP and Dennis was a Calgary Highlander on “Command Contingent Method ‘B’”. On completion of that training, I joined 2RHC in Camp Aldershot and Dennis returned to Calgary however, a year or two later, he joined 2RHC in Gagetown as an RHC officer. Our 2nd Battalion nominal roll of February 1960 shows 2/Lt Murphy in ‘B’ Company.

I was unaware of his service with QORofC in Germany.

His recently deceased widow was the daughter of the owner of Dexter Construction in Saint John.

Obits for Dennis and his widow are below.

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Dennis Murphy

The peaceful passing of Dennis Murphy occurred on Friday, March 25, 2016 at his residence in Rothesay. Dennis was born in Calgary, Alberta on January 2,1935. He graduated from St Mary's High in 1952 and went on to get his ticket as an electrician for the CPR.

Dennis served in the military as a Lieutenant in Germany as part of the British Army of the Rhine in the early 1960s. He returned to Work Point Barracks in Victoria, BC and continued his service in the Black Watch in Gagetown, NB where he met his future wife June before transferring to the Queen's Own Rifles.

When he retired from the military, he settled in Saint John where he married the love of his life, June Dexter in 1965.
Dennis went on to achieve his education degree at the University of New Brunswick and proceeded to teach for the next two decades at Rothesay Collegiate School, Barnhill Memorial School and Simonds High.
Dennis enjoyed playing sports, particularly hockey and football in his youth. As a family man, he spent countless weekends snow mobiling, snorkeling and boating on the Musquash and at the cottage on Parlee Beach with friends and family. Dennis was known for his ready wit and Irish tenor voice, a talent he shared when given the opportunity.
In 1987, Dennis started the current family business, Atlantic Label, with his brother Michael and wife June where he served, until his passing, as President.
Dennis is survived by his wife June (Dexter), his two children: Sharon Murphy-Flatt and Steven Dexter Murphy, his three grandchildren: Jerry Faye Flatt, Sheehan Flatt and Cassidy Murphy, his brother, Terrence (Pauline) Murphy, his sister-in-law, Shirley Murphy, special friends Uncle Davie and Mrs. Betty along with many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents Florence (Veilleux) and Joe Murphy, his brother, Michael Murphy as well as his best friend and brother-in-law Val Dexter.
To the man we call: Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle and Grampy, we love you and will miss having you in our lives.
Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424) where a Memorial Service will take place on Wednesday, March 30 at 7pm in the Brenan’s Chapel.
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JUNE MURPHY (nee Dexter)
The peaceful passing of June Murphy occurred on Thursday, February 21, 2019 amongst the company of family and friends.
June Patricia (Dexter) Murphy was born in Saint John, NB on July 12, 1938, daughter of Russell Sage and Edith (Odell) Dexter. She graduated from Netherwood School for Girls in 1956 and went on to get her Bachelor of Arts from the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton and her Master of Social Work from McGill University in Montreal.
June met the love of her life, Dennis Murphy (1938-2016), when he was serving in the military in the Black Watch in Gagetown, N.B. They were married in 1965.
June came back to New Brunswick after her degree and worked as a psychiatric social worker at the Provincial Hospital and the Mental Health Clinic in Fredericton. She then took time to raise her two children Sharon and Steven before returning to the Loch Lomond Villa where she worked for nine years. June then joined the Department of Social Development, Family and Community Services from 1999 up until her retirement in June of 2015.
June was involved heavily with volunteering for her community. She worked with the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation to establish the Lifeline system in the Saint John area. She served on the boards of Netherwood School , the New Brunswick Protestant Orphanage, Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation, Key Industries, First Steps, the Saint John Kiwanis Club and the Red Cross. She volunteered at the Saint John Volunteer Centre, the Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic, the Saint John Kiwanis Club and Family Plus.
She was also a long time member of St. Mark's United Church.
In 1987, June and Dennis founded Atlantic Label which continues to be family run and serves the Maritime region to this day.
June was a lover of walking the local Saint John beaches and spending long summer days at the family cottage on Parlee Beach since 1942.
She loved music and was very pleased the whole family did as well. Many nights were spent singing around the piano or down by the beach at the fire. She took pride in playing Christmas carols and traditional songs for her family, singing along in her high soprano voice. She was also a member of vocal and handbell choirs from her University days thru the rest of her life.
June is survived by her two children: Sharon Murphy-Mayne and Steven Murphy; her three grandchildren: Jerry-Faye Flatt, Sheehan Flatt and Cassidy Murphy; her dearly loved niece, Patricia (Dexter) (Small); her son-in-law, David Mayne; her special friends, Betty and David Angevine, Barb Fisher, Thelma Laurie-Goss and Ruth Holden; along with many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents, Edith (Odell) and Russell S. Dexter; her three brothers Donald, Russell and Val Dexter.
To the woman we call: Mom, Grammy June and best friend, we love you and will miss having you in our lives every day.
A Memorial Service will take place on Monday, February 25th, at 6 p.m at Brenan's Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424). A wake will be celebrated for friends and family on Sunday, February 24th starting at 4 p.m. at the family home, 57 Kingshurst Lane in Rothesay.
For those who wish, remembrances may be made to a charity of donor's choice. Online condolences can be places at www.brenansfh.com.
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R. I. P.
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