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In Memory of
John Edward "Jack" Murphy
1949 - 2025
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Pat Freeman posted a condolence
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Very sad to hear of Jacks passing. My deepest condolences to all of the family but especially Linda! We had lots of laughs over the years. Jack was a special friend to be missed by all! Now he joins my Bob and you can be certain they are chatting and having a good laugh together. Peace be with you. Sending a big heart hug
Pat Freeman
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Janice Wilson posted a condolence
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Condolences to all of Greg's family. He will certainly be missed by all who knew him. Sincerely Janice and Arthur Wilson
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Shelagh Abriel posted a condolence
Saturday, April 19, 2025
My sincere condolences to ‘Mom’, Nadia, and Jaye.
I first met Murph when he was refereeing one of my junior high games. I had no idea he was the Park View coach and he was there to spy a bit on the upcoming players. After thinking I’d just played the best game of my life, he came up to me, scratching his chin, and said “Well Abriel, I don’t know. It’ll take a lotta work, but I think we could do it. You’re pretty tall.” He was right. I was tall. And I needed a LOT of work. When I finally figured out who that ref was the following year, he was there to guide me and open the door to excellence through a long athletic career.
Murph became a friend of mine, and despite all my brooding teenage moods, he could still playfully give me a hard time. I respected that and I appreciated the way he could balance dedication on the court with his disarming nature in life. And though I was never able to stand up on those darn water skis, he was essential in helping me learn to stand tall in my life. Murph was extremely proud of his children, and forever lovingly devoted to ‘mom’. He will be missed.
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Connie English posted a condolence
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Linda and family,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family. Jack will be missed by many. May his love live on in your memories and may that love bring you peace, comfort and healing.
Love, prayers and blessings to you all.
Connie (English)
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Jake Wheeler posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, April 4, 2025
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Linda, Jay, and Nadia,
My sincerest condolences on Jack's passing. I first met Coach in elementary school in Mahone Bay when he coached my older brother Owen. From that point on I spent many an hour with him in the gym and also in the classroom. My fondest memory was our trip to Louisiana in 1979 when I was in grade 9. He and Mike V loaded us on a plane for a trip of a life time. He was a great guy and I will cherish the time that I spent with him through the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jake Wheeler and Family.
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Thursday, April 3, 2025
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Rest in peace coach, You have tought me so much not only on the court but in life. You instilled in me that hard work always pays off and nothing meets us half way. If you want something bad enough you need to work for it. I live by these rules and I have passed them on to my children.
Until we meet again love you always Coach.
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Belinda & Glenn Josephson lit a candle
Monday, March 31, 2025
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Jack was one of a kind!
Jack was one of my favorite teachers in Mahone Bay. He was our colleague and especially our friend for many years. We will miss his presence on Fancy Lake and our friendship of many years!
Our thoughts go out you Linda, Nadia and Jaye and all of your family.
Glenn & Belinda XOXO
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HOWARD MACKENZIE posted a condolence
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Linda, Nadia and Jay
We are so sorry to hear about Jack. I always enjoyed our discussions at the paint shop. He was a true a true ambassador of Lunenburg County and a great teacher, he will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Howie and Patty MacKenzie
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Darrell & Myra Spurr posted a condolence
Friday, March 21, 2025
Dear Linda, Jaye and Nadia. We were so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this most difficult time. We always enjoyed our conversations with Jack.
He will be greatly missed. Sincerely, Myra and Darrell
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Kelli Nauss posted a condolence
Sunday, March 16, 2025
I was one of the lucky students. I had the privilege to be in Mr. Murphy’s Health & Phys. Ed. class his first year at BJSH. He always took the time to chat, share a few laughs and genuinely was interested in all his ‘kids’….a teacher who made you feel special and was well admired. He continued to carry this trait well beyond the school years.
His impact on mine and many other former students lives will never be forgotten.
Linda, Nadia and Jaye, I’m so deeply sorry for your loss. He truly was one of the best.
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Linda & David Walker posted a condolence
Thursday, March 13, 2025
I had the privilege of being on staff at BJSHS with Jack and more recently as a team member on the BHS team in the Friendvintational Tournament. great time and lots of laughs. Our sincere condolences to Linda, Jaye & Nadia.
David & Linda Walker
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Leeann Power posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
As a newlywed moving to Bridgewater, successfully getting a job in the administration office at BJSH, I had the privilege of meeting Jack Murphy. He was pleasant, friendly, dedicated and a great source of entertainment. His enthusiasm brightened the room, his dedication was inspirational. To Linda, Jaye and Nadia my deepest condolences on a loss felt by so many.
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Laura Andrews posted a condolence
Monday, March 10, 2025
Deepest sympathies on the loss of this great man
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Chris & Alishia McCarthy posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, March 9, 2025
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To the family and friends, former students and all people lucky enough to have known the incredible man that Murph was, may the fond memories you have help the grief seem less heavy. He will forever be missed.
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Warren/Valerie Meisner pledged to donate to CHARITY OF CHOICE
Sunday, March 9, 2025
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Sunday, March 9, 2025
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Dear Linda - Sending you big hugs. Didn't know Jack for very long - but we did share some great stories and lots of laughs. You are in our thoughts and if we haven't already raised a glass or two - we'll raise another this evening to Jack..
Tom Alway and Peter Blais, Saltbox Gallery, Petite
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Kerry OickleHEDqr posted a condolence
Saturday, March 8, 2025
I knew Jack through my brother, Brian Oickle who played basketball. Sorry for your loss.
Kerry Oickle from Conquerall Mills.
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Glen Matthews posted a condolence
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Dear Linda, Jay and Nadia - I am so shocked and sad to hear the news of Jack's passing. He was such a fun guy to be around and had stories that were always entertaining, even if they were only 1/2 truths sometimes lol. I know I learned a lot from him and enjoyed our competitive spirit when we had to play against one another. He will be truly missed, but never forgotten. Bless you all and thinking of you.
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Warren Meisner posted a condolence
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Jack and I go back to the early 60s at HCHS. I have many Jack stories through the years of playing basketball, teaching, coaching ,meetings and just get together's, all are interesting. He was a great leader, he encouraged many to be the best they could be ;he did this by speech and by actions. He was always pleasant, entertaining, helpful ,kind ,compassionate and showed sincere interest in helping others . We have lost one of the best of our generation he will be missed by many and by the community at large. Please accept my sincere condolences at this time for the loss of Jack.
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Greg Crouse posted a condolence
Friday, March 7, 2025
Dear Linda, Nadia, Jaye and Family,
So very sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. Sure will miss seeing him cruising in his jet boat on the lake and our conversations.
Our thoughts are with you all. He will be missed by so many.
Sincerely,
Pam and Greg
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Dave Pottie posted a condolence
Friday, March 7, 2025
I offer my sincerest condolences to Linda, Nadia and Jaye on the passing of their husband and father. I knew Jack for a long period of time, starting in 1966 at the inaugural.game of the Liverpool Basketball Festival when he scored the first basket of this lone-lasting tournament to the yells of No, No! Good Shot! by! his coach.
I reflect on how committed he was to all young people. Less we forget, he was more than a basketball coach; he was a dedicated teacher and a dedicated family man.
I remember as well that he and Linda took exchange students into their home and treated them with love and compassion and Jack diidn’t seem to go anywhere without them.
We have lost a good man.
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Wayne and Mary Thibeau posted a condolence
Friday, March 7, 2025
Linda, Jaye and Nadia, We were so sad to hear of Jack's passing. Wayne and I attended Jack's enrollment into the Lunenburg Sports Hall of Fame. We were pleased to spend some time with him that evening. Jack played a huge role in Wayne's life. He was the reason why Wayne strived to become a Physical Education teacher. He was the male role model Wayne needed at that point of his life. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
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Glenda Bennett posted a condolence
Friday, March 7, 2025
Linda,
I am so sorry to hear about Jack's passing,gone much too soon. I am shocked and saddened.
Jack was a great guy and a valued and loved member of our NSTC Phys. Ed . class of '69.
We all carry good memories of our many reunions over a span of 50 years. Reunions that you and Jack faithfully attended.
Praying that you and your family find peace and comfort in the days ahead.
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Lynn (Doucette) Moulton posted a condolence
Friday, March 7, 2025
Dear Murphy Family: It was my pleasure to know Jack at Park View Education Centre, where we were colleagues for eight years. He was kind, generous, funny and dedicated to helping his students - whether it was in the classroom, the gym, the field or on the basketball court. He managed to bring out the best in them, and encouraged and inspired them to be their best selves through words and by example. I haven't seen Jack in over 25 years, but he made such an impact on me that I can still see his big grin and hear his straight-from-the-toes laugh. He was very special and I'm deeply sorry for your loss.
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Curtis Snyder posted a condolence
Friday, March 7, 2025
Everyone has a ‘Jack’ story and I look forward to hearing some of them at his service. Having worked with him at PVEC for many years I got a lot of advice from him about how to coach basketball, kids and sports in general. He was a maestro as a coach and a mentor to me. I guess the best way to sum it all up was that he had pride from head to toe. Pride in himself, his family, his students, players, school, community, province and country. I heard someone say a while ago they believed that life after death was the echo you leave behind. Jack’s echo will reverberate forever.
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David and Martha Nutbrown posted a condolence
Friday, March 7, 2025
Dear Linda, Jay and Nadia,
We have been thinking of you so much since we heard the awful news about Jack.
Jack was such a nice man - always fun, thoughtful and kind. Many of David’s “basketball cronies” spent time at our house in Wolfville and Jack was definitely one of our favourites! Among other things, he regularly manned the barbecue during basketball camps. We can still picture him talking, flipping steaks and keeping the other coaches entertained!
We’re sending our deepest sympathy and hope your memories bring you comfort.
David and Martha Nutbrown
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Kim Lunn posted a condolence
Friday, March 7, 2025
We have very fond memories of time sent with Jack. So sorry for your loss Our condolences to Linda, Nadia and Jay
Barbara LUNN and family
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Dwight johnson lit a candle
Thursday, March 6, 2025
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So sorry to learn of Jacks passing.. I always enjoyed seeing and talking and laughing with Jack. You left us much to early my friend..Dwight and joan.
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Jim Bowes posted a condolence
Thursday, March 6, 2025
I had the privilege to meet Jack through basketball, first while an assistant coach at St.Pat’s and then Dartmouth High. I really enjoyed the coaches “meetings” where stories were shared and Jack could tell a story. I had the honour of seeing him in 2015 , I think it was when I brought Auburn to the PVEC Tournament. At half he came over to say hi and to remind me that if he was still coaching I would be losing, instead of winning. I am glad to have met him and my deepest condolences to his wife , children and family. Jim Bowes
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Darrel & Christine MacDonald posted a condolence
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Linda and family please accept our condolences and sympathy on the sudden passing of Jack. We met you folks in Green Valley AZ. Over the many years our friendship blossomed, us being from Alberta, have two dogs (Pachine and Peppi), one being a Boston Terrier. You welcomed us with open arms to many events, Super Bowl parties, Fish Fries, and our Friday hook up for cocktails at Easy Street or 19th Hole. Dear Jack servicing us Black Russians or Dark and Stormy drinks while we chatted into the night on Chancero. Our memories will help us heal and we will never ever forget Jack. May you all have many good memories too.
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B.Zwicker posted a condolence
Thursday, March 6, 2025
To Linda, Nadia and family,
A good man has been taken from us. I will miss Jack. He figures largely in my memories of teaching at PVEC even though we were at opposite ends of the building. A memory of later years is of sharing a dance while The Usual Suspects were playing at a New Years dance. A sweet man. I am so sorry for your loss.
Brenda Zwicker
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Wayne & Muriel Hiltz lit a candle
Thursday, March 6, 2025
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Linda & Family: We are so sorry to learn the shocking sad news of Jack's untimely passing. He was always friendly and willing to chat anytime we met. Try to find comfort in meeting his expectations of taking care of each other, and keep his memory tucked in your hearts. He was a great guy!! Our Sincere Condolences, Tender Thoughts & Prayers. Wayne & Muriel Hiltz
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Kris Richards posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Condolences to Linda, Jaye, Nadia and family. RIP "Captain". You'll be dearly missed.
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Faye Corkum posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
My condolences to Jack's family. He will be missed by many.
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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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Marlene Richards posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
My sincere sympathy on your precious loss. Jack and I had many conversations over the years when I was in guidance at PVEC and of course those conversations always ended up with a humorous story. He was indeed a well respected individual and will be greatly missed by many.
Sending heartfelt thoughts to you Linda and your family.
Marlene Richards
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Peter Selig posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Jack and I became friends many years ago when we worked the Friday night shift together at the Bridgewater IGA during our high school years. Both of us became educators and coaches and over the years we would run into each other, usually at some high school sporting event, and catch up on things and share a good laugh. Jack had a tremendous meaningful effect on the lives of the South Shore youths that he interacted with during his career. He was held in high regard by the many that knew him. I was very saddened to hear of his passing while vacationing and visiting a friend of mine . Please accept my sincerest condolences for a friend gone way too early.
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Murray Barkhouse posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Dear Linda, Nadia, and Jay
Please accept my sincere condolences at the passing of your husband and father.
Jack Murphy was a dedicated, enthusiastic, and charismatic basketball coach. He was colourful, entertaining and deeply appreciated by the community. He served as a role model for students and players by his work ethic and determination. His positive influence on the basketball court led many students to pursure successful careers. Jack knew that a competitive basketball programme required financial backing. He was always coming up with new schemes to raise money. He was tremendously skillful at motivating students to raise capital, whether it was a 50/50 draws, school canteen profits, packing bags at grocery stores, lottery tickets, bake sales, coke machine profits, the list goes on. Success breeds success and students and teachers alike were always amazed at Jack's prolific sport budgets and expenditures. I taught with Jack for 24 years and I will always remember him as a wonderful colleague and friend. Murray Barkhouse
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Nancy L. Zinck posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The basketball on the court is so poignant of Jack's life during his teaching time at the various schools. I don't think there is a student, baller, teacher, anyone who hasn't been touched by Jack's sense of love for the sport, his students, teams, co-workers etc. I watched a lot of ball games coached by Murph where we won (when I attended Centre) or Mahone Bay handed us a nice defeat. Murph then moved to PVEC and had excellent success there. The banners on the walls are proof. The memorial at PVEC is there for all to read and realize what kind of a great guy Murph really was.
May all the memories you have bring you joy. Murph was definitely a one of a kind.
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Doug and Melissa posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Linda and family
Our thoughts are with you
Jack was a friend from back in the 50s and he will be missed by many
Take care and remember the good times
Doug and Milissa Snyder
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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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Swhynot1@hotmail.com posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
I knew for x number of years, a great guy always a smile and joking around, linda is a sweetheart along with Nadia and Jay
Sending sympathy to the family of Jack. Thinking of you all. Hard to believe, after moving to city Thinking how many friends have passed over time so sad brings tears. Biggest hugs Nadia, Jay and and Linda. Sylvia Smicer, Halifax
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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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Cathy Croft posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Linda & family,
Such a great soul & character. I loved working with Murph & watching him coach. Kerry has towed a lot of kids at Molega so your reference to water skiing on Fancy Lake resonated too.
We are sorry for your loss & know we all have lost a great guy.
A donation has been made to South Shore Hospice in honour of Jack.
Cathy& Kerry Croft
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John MacKay posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Back in the 80’s I was a member of the Windsor Regional basketball team. Our Warlords and Mr Murphy’s Panthers had many a battle. I always had the upmost respect for him. A very nice man and great coach! Thank you for the memories, RIP!
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Jamie Richards posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Nance and I send our condolences to Linda, Jaye, Nadia and all of Murph’s family. Jack was a very dear and special friend to me and I’m going to miss him. The “Lake” won’t be the same without Murph. He was a master storyteller and an incredibly fun guy to be around. Till we meet again Captain. RIP Murph.
The Commodore - Jamie
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Linda and Bill Mason posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
We are so very sorry to learn of Jack's passing. We always loved when he dropped in for a visit.
He was a ray of sunshine and always brought happiness to the day. Our deepest sympathy Linda, Jaye and Nadia.
There is only one Jack Murphy and his wonderful personality, his stories and his friendship will live on in our memories. There are some people who pass away but you never really accept it because they made such an impact on your life. Jack was that kind of guy. We all have so many memories. Rest in Peace.
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Renee Naugler lit a candle
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
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Jack will be with each of us for eternity. He had such a huge presence and spirit that will forever remain. A moment of his time was a priceless privilege to everyone that had the opportunity. He will be missed beyond words, yet will walk with each of us daily with support and encouragement to be the best we can be . Be kind …be very kind to each other
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Richard Crouse posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Linda and family, so sorry to hear of Jack’s passing, he was a great man, known him for a long time as I grew up in the community. Cherish your memories, I’m sure there are great memories to help you move forward. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Rick and Michelle Crouse
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Mary Conrad posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
NADIA and Family
Nadia so so sorry to hear of ur dad's passing ...Hold each other tight and remember the good times. Sending our deepest Condolenses ....Mary and Alan Conrad
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Carol and Bruce Josselyn posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
To “Mom” and family
Please accept our sincere condolences. Jack was an inspiration to everyone who had the honour to be in his company. I know our four kids admired and respected him. He will be missed tremendously. You’re in our thoughts and our prayers. RIP Jack
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