It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of A. Lloyd Murphy announce his peaceful passing at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Center on Monday, April 10th, 2023, at the age of 92. Beloved husband of the late Doreen (née Daglish)(d.May 2022). Much loved Dad to Diane (Roy Mandeville), Janet (Allan Robertson) and Ted (Laurie).
Treasured grandpa to Jim (Kate), Brian (Heather), Katie, Julia (Kevin van Ravenswaaij) and Nick (Jesca). Dear great-grandpa to Emily, Liam, Sophia, Madison and Levi. Predeceased by his 5 older sisters Vera, Myrtle, Muriel, Marion and Shirley. Missed and loved by his brother-in-law Dr. Tom Daglish (Nancy) of California. Special uncle and great-uncle to many nieces and nephews. Also left to mourn him is long-time family friend Ruth Keffer and all Lloyd's Masonic Brethren and Shriners.
Lloyd was born on the family farm in Minesing and moved to Toronto to complete high school. He met Doreen while working as an usher at the Glendale movie theater and they were married in 1953. Lloyd got a job with Bell Canada repairing the old oak crank phones. In his 43-year employment with Bell he saw a lot of technological change and finished his employment working on fiber optic cables as well as training the 'young guys' how to fuse them.
Lloyd and Doreen were long-time residents of Richmond Hill where they raised their family, and he was very involved in the Masonic Lodge and the Shriners. Beginning in the early 60's summer holidays were spent on Little Boshkung Lake where he cleared the lot, and designed and built the family cottage. Lloyd cherished his time at the lake and loved doing odd jobs in and around the cottage or helping a neighbour clear land, build a cottage or dock, or thin out the trees. During his retirement Lloyd loved driving their motorhome to Florida for their winter stays as well as other shorter trips closer to home in the spring and fall. In 2001, when Richmond Hill got too big and busy, Lloyd and Doreen moved to Barrie, a little closer to the cottage. Lloyd moved into Amica Retirement Home in December, 2021 and thoroughly loved his time there. Many thanks to the Amica staff for making his last 16 months so enjoyable and taking such good care of him.
As per Lloyd's wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Adams Funeral Home, 445 St. Vincent St., Barrie (705-728-4344). Lloyd requested a private Masonic Service followed by a Graveside Service for family and friends at Alliston Union Cemetery beginning at 12pm, Saturday, May 6, 2023. A reception and memory sharing will follow at the New Tecumseth Recreation Ctr., 7300 Industrial Parkway, Alliston.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family through adamsfuneralhome.ca