Robert Murphy

MURPHY, Robert “Bob” John

After a lengthy illness, Bob, a longtime resident of Brampton passed away at the age of 79 on December 27, 2015. Predeceased by his loving wife Diane Murphy and sister Sharon Smith. Father to Wanda (Bill), Wayne (Alison), Wendy (Linda). Grandpa to Andrew (Lisa), Grant, Owen and Tristan.

Bob was a machine shop teacher with Central Peel Secondary School for many years. He shared the enjoyment of travel and gardening with his wife. Bob volunteered much of his time with multiple organizations over the years; connected to municipal politics, OSSTF, retired teachers, gardening societies, the OECU credit union and St. Bartholomew’s United Church.

A service will be held at St. Bartholomew’s United Church, 22 Abbey Road, Brampton on Thursday December 31, 2015 at 2 pm with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Carcinoid NETS Cancer (www.cnetscanada.org) or London Heath Sciences Foundation.