Northside Eastbay
July 15, 1943 – Sept. 27, 2024
Died peacefully at Hospice Cape Breton with his family by his side.
Adrian was the second child of James Francis and Evelyn Margaret (Keough) Murphy. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Brenda (MacAdam) Murphy; sons, Sean (Sandi), Peter (Jill), and Jamie; daughter, Colleen (Paul) Matlock; grandchildren, Evan (Jessica), Logan, Catherine, David, Josh, and great granddaughter, Alexia.
Adrian is also survived by siblings, Barry (Doreen), Bruce (Peter), Kevin (Regina), Fr. Paul, Shelley, Ann Marie (Billy) Quinn, Jane (Paul) Wukitsch, Gordie (Doreen), and sisters-in-law, Florence Ann (Blair), Phyllis (Terry), and Betty (Jimmy), as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides his parents, Adrian was predeceased by, brothers, Jimmy, Blair, Terry, and sisters-in-law, Darlene (Jimmy) and Debbie (Shelley).
Adrian was first and foremost a family man. Family was the center of his world, especially the children. He delighted in family gatherings of any sort, being the center of attention with many stories of “how it was when…”. He was generous in spirit and cared deeply for his friends.
We would be remiss if we did not make special mention of his friend and neighbour, Pat Murphy. Pat was his rock and anchor the past few months; Ivan Doncaster, his once-a-week lunch buddy and “news from all over”; and Alexander MacEachern, who kept him up on the history of the area and the families of long ago.
Adrian wished to have any donation made in his memory to go to Hospice Cape Breton or St. Mary’s Cemetery Fund, East Bay.
There will be no visitation for the late Adrian Murphy. Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 4, 2024, at 11 a.m. in Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Private family interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, East Bay.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
So sorry to hear of Adrian’s passing. A very good friend and neighbour. Many memories of him and my father sharing old stories while my mother filled them up with tea and biscuits. RIP Adrian. From: Clarence Currie
Our deepest condolences
May you find peace comfort in the memories you shared over the years. From: Sam and Mary Helen Adams
Sorry for your loss. From: Adam Lewis
Bill and I were saddened to hear of Adrian’s passing. We send our prayers and condolences to you and your family. May your family and friends and the memories you share of Adrian comfort you in the days ahead. From: Jill and Bill Hickey
Brenda and family Sorry to learn of Adrian’s passing. Our condolences to all family members. Take care
From: Duncan and Libby Cameron
He was a great friend to everyone he met. My condolences to the family.
Brenda and family, my deepest sympathies.
Diane MacDonald
condolences to all the family Adrian was such a sweet man
Brenda and family…
I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear Adrian. Sending my heartfelt condolences , love and support to you all.
Condolences to you all. Thinking of you💕
Brenda and all of Adrian’s family, my deepest condolences on your great loss. Roseanne (Gillis) Maclean
We would like to send our most sincere condolences to Brenda and family, and all the Murphy family and friends. I will miss our visits and phone calls. Rest In Peace Adrian.—–Bev and Dan Neil
Sending our condolences to Adrian’s family. His stories will be missed by those fortunate to hear a few.
Sharon and Marc Munroe
Condolences to Adrian’s family and friends.
Brenda and all of Adrian’s family, my deepest condolences for your great loss,Roseanne Maclean
Condolences to all. Hugs and prayers.
My sincere sympathy to Brenda and family, grandchildren and Adrian’s sisters and brothers. May he Rest In Peace free from his pain and suffering.
Dear Brenda and family and Murphy family, I am so sorry for your loss. Manys a time Adrian would come down for a visit with Mom and Dad, He was a sweet man and he will be greatly missed. My sincere coldolences to everyone. RIP Adrian.
I have known Adrian for over 60 years. He was a great guy and great to talk to with all the stories he had about growing up in East Bay and all the people that he knew. Another change and loss in the community for sure and he will be missed. My sincere condolences to Brenda and family.
Condolences to you Brenda and Family. Thoughts and Prayers are with you 🙏🙏🙏
Thinking of you and sending sincere condolences to you and your family
Bernadette
We used to attend St Mary’s in East Bay and I remember meeting Adrien and he wanted to know all about our family connections right away. He was always so
kind especially to my Archie. I’ll never forget that he saved us from buying a lemon of a house. He would gently tell me all the history and things wrong with it and was a big reason why we didn’t buy it. So grateful for his wisdom. He was such a kindhearted man! Heartfelt condolences to Brenda, Peter, Jill and family. Hugs to all.❤️Michelle Gouthro
I was saddened to hear of Adrian’s passing. Peace be with you!
Condolences to Brenda and Family and to his Brothers and Sisters and their extended families
My memories of Adrian go way back to the 50s and they are great
Always was polite and honest in all our dealings
RIP
our condolences to the family. Adrian will be missed
Dear Brenda, children, siblings and all family, I extend my heartfelt condolences to you at this difficult time. Adrian was a great man. He will be missed by many.Treasure your great memories.Sincerely, Betty Cunningham
Brenda, Barry, Bruce, Kevin, Father Paul, Shelly, Anne Marie, Janie, Gordie and family so very sorry for the loss of Adrian. Please take comfort in your many happy memories. With our deepest sympathy & love Donna & Nick Rutherford
Dear Brenda, family and friends,we extend our deepest condolences to you all at this difficult time.We were blessed to have had such a wonderful friend.!We treasure our times together; laughter,music and Tarabish games! May heartfelt thoughts and prayers bring you comfort and loving memories bring you peace.God Bless ! Love, Ed and Doreen Tynski
Sorry to hear about Adrian passing.
He was a great storyteller. I enjoyed the times I was able to share time with him.
I am very sorry to learn of the loss of my uncle Adrian! He was one of the most welcoming and hospitable man I’ve known.
Our condolences to Brenda and all of Adrian’s family. So sorry for your loss. Bernie and Theresa(Gough) Janega
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Brenda.
Our sincere condolences to you Brenda and family on the loss of Andrian . May he RIP He will be sadly missed by everyone . Michael Mac Innis & Donnie ( Hector ) Mac Mullin !!!
Brenda and all of Adrian’s family and friends, Sincere Condolences going out to each and everyone of you.
Shelley, we extend our sincerest condolences to you in the loss of your brother Adrian. As well, to all your family. You are in our thoughts. Take good care of each other. Hugs!!
Brenda, our condolences to you and your family on the loss of Adrian.
My condolences to the family. So very sorry for your loss.
Brenda and family
So sorry to read of Adrian’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time
Helen MacLeod
Our deepest condolences to Brenda and family! Adrian will be greatly missed!
We were very sorry to hear about Adrian passing. He was such a good man and will be missed. We loved listening to his hunting stories.
We will keep him in our prayers always
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Adrian.
As promised in his baptism, may Adrian receive 🙏 eternal peace and rest in Heaven with all the souls gone before him.
We must remember, ” death is the mother of beauty, hence from her alone shall come fulfillment to our dreams and desires.
I pray the family continue to keep a strong belief and faith in God and His wishes.
God bless all Adrian’s family and friends. He was a very kind and religious.
Rest in peace!
God bless
I met Adrian in about 2005 when I came over to CBI from England to connect with my family there. He was a really nice easy going friendly guy who took pleasure in showing me his area in his pick up truck. He was easy to like with a ready smile.
Sean and the entire family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. He was fortunate to have such a great family behind him. Keep your memories close to your hearts and he will always be there.
Sincere condolences to Adrian,s family. We enjoyed our visits with him at Allison’s and Florence,s. David and Linda
Our deepest condolences to you Brenda and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Hugs to all of you ❤️
RIP wonderful Adrian 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Sorry to hear of your loss ,Brenda and Family. Thoughts and prayers sent to you all at this very sad time. From the Benoit Family of East Bay.
Brenda and family,so sorry to hear about Adrian.He was one of the best friend and co worker that anyone could ask for.
Condolences to you Brenda & family on the passing of Adrian.
Deepest condolences to the Murphy’s from the Ford family. I was Very Fortunate to sit beside Adrian at his dinner table in his home and break bread. He and his family took me in like one of their own. He had a Big impact on my life,His Laughter will be Dearly Missed…Lots of Love to the Murphy’s ♥️
Was so sorry to see that Adrian has passed. Worked for over 25 yrs with him at Sysco. Was so helpful and was always there to help you out. He will be missed by all.
Adrian was a gem of a friend. His death has left a definite ache in our hearts. To Brenda, Jamie, Peter, Colleen, Shaun, and all his extended family, please accept our deepest sympathy.
Brenda and family, so sorry for you loss.
Brenda…my sincere condolences on Adrien’s passing. I did not know him well, but he seemed to be a very kind man.
When Donnie was dealing with cancer, Adrien always took the time after Mass to ask him how he was getting along.
Also, Adrien appeared to be a loving grandfather to Jill and Peter’s children. May he rest in peace and may you always have the courage and strength to deal with his passing.
Stay strong!
Leona
Brenda,colleen and family. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Adrian. I am sending my condolences to you all. He was such a loving and wonderful person. He will be missed . May he rest in peace.