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The death has occurred of

Desmond “Mel” Murphy

Richmond Grove, Templemore.

August 23rd 2023. Very peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of South Tipperary General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of June and loving father of Des, Kevin, Ciara, Damien, Brian, Aiden & Claire. He will be dearly missed by his brother Hughie, sister Mary, daughters-in-law Noeleen and Deirdre, son-in-law Geoff, his loving grandchildren & great-grandchild, Dawn, his sisters-in-law Kathleen & Breda, nieces & nephews, extended family and many friends.

May He rest in peace.

Reposing in Grey’s Funeral Home Templemore this Thursday Evening from 5 pm to 7 pm. Removal on Friday morning to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Templemore, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment in the adjoining Cemetery afterwards.

Family flowers only please.

Mel’s Requiem Mass may be viewed by clicking here

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  1. Buddy Guerin

    Sincerest condolences to June, family and extend family on the passing of Des. . RIP Des.

  2. Tom Cullagh

    Deepest sympathy to June and extended families on Mel’s passing. May Heaven be his bed.

  3. Anonymous

    Sincere condolences to June & family and extended Murphy family . Rest in peace Mel.

  4. Philip & Bernie Ryan

    Sincere sympathy to June and family on the death of Your husband Mel. May he rest in peace.

  5. Jackie Cahill T D

    Sincere sympathy to the Murphy family on the sad passing of Desmond “Mel”. May his gentle soul rest in peace

  8. Pat and Nora Flannery Toomevara

    Our deepest sympathy to the Murphy family on the sad passing of Mel.May his gentle soul rest in peace

  9. John Paul Hennessy

    Mel you were an absolute gent. Great times in the malt with my father and urself rest in peace 🕊️

  10. John & Bridgeen Mcloughney

    Sincere sympathy to June and family on the passing of Mel may his gentle soul rest in peace

  11. Seamus and Josie Moloney , Barnane

    Sincere sympathy to June and the extended Murphy family , May Mel’s gentle soul Rest in peace

  12. Sandra Connors Thurles

    Sincere Sympathy to June and Family on the sad passing of Mel May he rest in peace

  13. Aideen & Colm O Brien

    Sincere sympathy to June and the Murphy family on the sad loss of Mel. A real gentleman. May he Rest in Peace

  14. Michael coonan new row Temple more

    Sincere sympathy to the Murphy Family on the passing of Mel years ago we used to get the of him in the shop bought my first car 1978 used to get the petrol Burmah brand may his soul rest in peace

  15. Michael n Claire Webster

    Deepest sympathy to the Murphy family at this sad time

  16. Cathy Ryan and Fran Morris.

    My condolences to Brian, Deirdre and children and all the Murphy family on the sad passing of your father. Rest in peace. Cathy Ryan and Fran Morris.

  17. Ciaran O Sullivan

    So sorry to hear of the passing of Mel. My heart goes out to the wonderful Murphy family at this time. So sorry for your loss. Take care all. RIP Mel.

  18. Bridget Connors

    You were a true gentleman mel condolences to june and family

  19. Michael Lowry TD

    I extend my sincere condolences to Mel’s wife, sons and daughters, to his extended family members and his large circle of friends and to all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

    May his soul rest in eternal peace.

  20. Hanora Cahill Connery

    Sincere sympathy to June and all the family and extended family on the death of Mel. May he rest in peace.

    From all the Cahills in Drom

  21. joe Bourke, Clonmore

    Deepest sympathy on the passing of Mel
    an absolute gentlemen
    Joe Bourke and family,
    Clonmore

  22. Tomas Skehan and Mary Murphy and family.

    Our deepest sympathy to Brian and extended family. On the sad loss of his father Mel rip.

  23. Garry , Nicki O'Shea and family

    Sincerest Sympathies to all of his family and friends. Mel was always a pleasure to meet and chat with. Lovely quiet spoken man. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace

  24. Michael Maher Abbey Lodge.

    Deepest sympathy to June Des, Kevin, Ciara, Damien, Brian,Aiden and Claire on the passing of Mel. Sympathy also to Hughie and Mary and extended families.RIP Mel.

  25. Trish O’Brien and family

    Deepest sympathy to June, family, extended Murphy family and friends on sad passing of Mel RIP
    A true gentleman with a lovely smile

  26. Martin Burke

    Rest in peace Mel, condolences to all his family and friends.

  27. Julia Tarrant, The Mall, Templemore.

    Heartfelt sympathy to June and family on Mel’s passing. May his gentle soul now rest in peace and you his family and loved ones be given strength and comfort to deal with your loss.

  28. John & Kathleen Nesbitt

    Sincere sympathy to June, family and extended families on the sad passing of Mel. May he rest in peace.

  29. Kathleen & Michael Heffernan

    Condolences to June & family on the death of Mel. R.I.P.

  30. Bill & Anna Corcoran, Templemore

    Deepest sympathy to all the Murphy family on the passing of Mel. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  31. Tony Chadwick (Norfolk, UK)

    Sincere condolences to June and all the Murphy family upon the passing of Mel. May Mel rest in peace. Remembering our schooldays together and remembering Mel and all the family in my prayers.

  32. Joseph, Gerardine and Claire Ahern

    Sincerest condolences to Claire and all the Murphy family on the sad passing of Mel. May he rest in peace

  33. Mick and Nellie Ryan, Mnt Kinnane, Borrisoleigh.

    Our deepest sympathy to the Murphy and the extended family on the sad passing of Desmond (Mel) May he rest in Heavenly peace. 🎚

  34. Pat and Mary Ryan, Tooreigh, Templederry.

    Our deepest sympathy to the Murphy families on the passing of Desmond, May he rest in eternal peace,

  35. Des and Anne Murray.

    Sincere sympathy to June and all the family on the passing of Mel. A truly lovely man.

  36. REA Spratt, Dungarvan.

    Deepest sympathy to Ciara and the extended Murphy family on your sad loss.
    REA Spratt, Dungarvan.

  37. Liz, Dara and Heather Rogers

    Our deepest sympathy to Brian, Deirdre, Sarah ,Mel and extended Murphy Family on the passing of Desmond. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

  38. HEnry Young Templemore.

    SO SORRY TO LEARN OF THE PASSING OF MEL.MY CONDOLENCES IS EXTENDED TO JUNE HIS SONS DAUGHTERS GRANDCHILDREN GREAT GRANDCHILDREN HIS BROTHER AND SISTER IN-LAWS NEPHEWS NIECES THE MURPHY AND LONG FAMILIES .MAY MEL NOW REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE IN THE PRESENCE OF HIS CREATOR ALMIGHTY GOD

  39. Cyril and Karen Berry.

    Our deepest sympathies to June, all Mel’s family and extended family. May he rest in peace.

  40. Vinny O Meara & Cathriona Purcell,

    Sincere sympathies to June, Des, Kevin, Damien, Ciara, Brian Aiden and Claire on the sad passing of Mel, May he Rest in Peace.

  41. Oliver and Marie Houlihan

    Sincere sympathy to all the family on the passing of Mel, may his soul rest in eternal peace

  42. Derek & Tricia O Meara Limerick

    Sincere condolences to all the Murphy family on the sad passing of Mel . May he rest in peace.

  43. P.J. O’ Toole

    My condolences to June and all your family. May he rest in peace.

  44. Christene O'Brien & Colin OToole

    Deepest condolences to June, Des, Kevin, Ciara, Damien, Brian, Aiden, Claire and the extended members of the Murphy family on the sad passing of Mel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

  45. Johnny Hackett

    Sincere sympathy to Mel’s Family. May he Rest in Peace. Johnny Hackett.Templemore.

  46. P. J. O’ Toole

    Our deepest sympathy to June and all your family. May he rest in peace.

  47. Pat & Alice Guerins

    Our deepest sympathy to the Murphy family on the sad passing of Mel,may his gentle soul rest in peace

  48. Michael O Brien & family Roscrea

    Condolences to June and family on the sad passing of Mel.May he rest in peace

  49. Tess and Birdle

    So sorry for yer loss too all the Murphy family, Rest in Peace Mel xxx

  50. Joanne McHugh

    Sincere sympathies to the Murphy family on Mel’s recent passing. May he rest in peace.

  51. Paddy and Catherine Bourke Rocker Loughmore

    Sincere sympathy to all the Murphy family on the sad passing of Mel. May he Rest in Peace.

  52. Micheal and Mary Tierney.Glenbreeda.

    Sincere sympathy to the Murphy Family on the passing of Desmond. May his soul rest in peace.

  53. Micheal and Mary Tierney.Glenbreeda.

    Sincere sympathy to all the Murphy Family on the passing of Desmond.May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  54. Eimear Tuohy and Eoin Butterly

    Sincere condolences to Kevin, Claire and family on the loss of your dad. May he rest in peace

  55. Billy Hanley

    Deepest sympathy to all Mels family, may he rest in peace.

    Billy Hanley Limerick

  56. Billy and Jo Hanley Limerick

    Deepest sympathy to all Mels family, may he rest in peace.

  57. Mary Ormond and family

    My deepest sympathy to June and family on the death of Mel .Mary he rest in peace

  58. Ray and Linda Nesbitt, Templemore

    Condolences to all Mel’s family on his sad passing. RIP 🙏

  59. Mary Buckley and Family Killea Templemore

    Sincere Sympathy to June and Family on the sad passing of Mel May he rest in Peace

  60. Robert Stapleton (Lacey Avenue).

    Sincere sympathy to you all. Rest in peace Mel.

  61. Brid Treacy and Russell Loughnane and family xx

    Our deepest sympathy to all the Murphy family on the passing of Des. Thinking of you all at this time. May he rest in peace 🙏.

  62. Mary Conway

    Deepest condolences to all the Murphy family. Thinking of you all at this time.
    May your Dad rest in peace.
    Oisin & Mary

  63. Jim O'Doherty Templemore

    Sincere Sympathy to June & the Murphy Family on the Sad Passing of Mel. May he Rest in Peace.

  64. Gary and Deirdre Breen

    Sincere condolences to Claire and the Murphy family on the sad passing of Mel. May he rest in peace.

  65. Eddie Webster & Phil Tutty Loughmore.

    Sincere Sympathy to the Murphy Family. R I P.

  66. Mary Ryall

    My deepest sympathy to Claire and all the Murphy family on the sad passing of Desmond. Thinking and praying for you all at this time. May he rest in peace.

  67. Ann Marie Cassidy nee Delaney

    Condolences to all the Murphy Family on the sad passing of Mel. May he Rest in Peace. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

  68. Charlie Pam & Ivor Wallace.

    Our deepest sympathy to the Murphy family on the sad passing of Mel. May he rest in peace.

  69. Paul and Linda Molloy Kilkenny

    Condolences to Damien.Kevin and family on the passing of Mel may he rip

  70. Liam and Mary Flannery

    Deepest sympathy to the Murphy families on the sad passing of Mel.Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.Liam and Mary Flannery,Monsea Nenagh.

  71. Liam and Marian Shanahan New Line Roscrea

    Sincere sympathy to all the Murphy family on the death of Mel. May he rest in peace.

  72. Annemarie Bowe

    June and family I am so very sorry for your immense loss. Mel was a true gentleman.
    Rath Dé ar a anam dhílis.

  73. Pat and Kathleen Cusack

    Sincere sympathy to June and Family and to all the extended Murphy Families on the passing of Mel.May he rest in peace.

  74. Breed Cowan and family Borrisoleigh

    Sincere Smpathy to June and all the family on the Sad passing of Mel. May His gentle Soul Rest in peace.

  75. Michael & Lily O'Brien

    Our sympathies to you June & family & extended relatives and friends on the death of Mel. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  76. Doyle family gurteen castliney

    Sympathies to all mels family may he rip

  77. Josephine Ryan, Mt Kinane

    Sincere sympathy to the Murphy family on the sad passing of Mel. May he rest in peace.

  78. Teresa Devaney and family Park Road

    Deepest Sympathy to June and Family extended Murphy and Long Family’s on the death of your beloved Mel
    May Mel’s gently soul rest in peace

  79. Donal & Marie Ryan, Rathdowney.

    Sincere sympathy to you June, Des, Kevin, Ciara, Damien, Brian, Aiden, Claire & to each of your families. To Hughie, Mary & to your families extended family and friends. May Mel now rest in peace.

  80. Jim and Maunie Brennan

    Sincere sympathy
    To the Murphy family on the sad passing of Mel
    Jim and Maunie Brennan
    Church Ave

  81. Jerry and Noreen Molloy, Molloy Insulations.

    Sincere condolences to Damien, Kevin and family on the death of your father.

  82. Alan leen

    So sorry to hear the sad news of mel’s passing….sincere condolences to June and all the Murphy family from alan@chris leen….May he rest in eternal peace…..

  83. From paddy pauline Holland

    Sincere condolences to June and all the Murphy family on the death of Mel

  85. Church s

    Condolences to June and all the Murphy family from paddy and pauline Holland on the passing of Mel &

  86. Margaret Hough

    Sincere condolences to the Murphy family on the sad passing of Mel. May he rest in peace.

  87. Marcus n Julie Keaveney

    So sorry June to hear the sad news about your beloved Mel, our heartfelt sympathy to you, your Family & Grandchildren
    Also your extended Family at this lonely time for you all. Thinking about you & Mel when we started out on the Mall as neighbours
    All those years ago & remembering the gentle kind person he was. May he rest in peace & you & the Family take care of each other
    Marcus & Julie Keaveney
    Westown, Tramore.

  88. Charlie Pam & Ivor Wallace.

    Deepest sympathy to the Murphy Family on the sad passing of Mel. May he rest in peace.

  89. John & Angela Galvin

    Sincere sympathy to June and all the Murphy family on the death of Mel. My memories of Mel are of a warm friendly person whom I enjoyed
    many chats over the years. May he rest in Peace.

  90. Yvonne Cawley ( Templemore )

    Deepest condolences to June, Des, Kevin, Ciara, Damien, Brian, Aiden, Claire and extended family on the sad passing of Mel. He will be missed in Richmond Grove. May he now Rest In Peace.

  91. Pádraig Ó Flannabhra

    Sincere sympathy to June and Murphy,family;his sister Mary;brother Hugh on the sad passing of Mel RIP.
    Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

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