H.
Michael Dunphy
1924-2012
H. Michael Dunphy of
Quispamsis, formerly of Saint John West, husband of the late Rita J. (Fisher)
Dunphy, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 31, 2012 at his
residence. Born in Saint John on June 7, 1924, he was a son of the late
Daniel and Bella (MacLellan) Dunphy. Michael was a graduate of St.
Vincent’s Boys School and St. Dunstan’s University, and was a Certified General
Accountant all his working life. He was employed first with the Tax
Department, then as Executive Director of the Certified General Accountants
Association, of which he is a life member, and in 1978 opened his own
accounting and taxation firm. He was a long time member of Our Lady of
the Assumption Parish and the Irish Canadian Cultural Association, and served
on the Speakeasy Board of Directors. He enjoyed reading, being a book
club member, Tai Chi, music, and most recently renewed a love of playing pool.
His family and friends will remember Michael for his great sense of humour, and
the many times he entertained them with poetry readings and portraying the many
characters he invented and developed over the years.
Michael is survived by
his children, Colleen Holiday (John) of Queensland, Australia, Mark Dunphy
(Carol) of Vancouver, BC, Carolyn MacKenney (Kevin) of Hampton, NB, Mary Jane
Davison (Jim) of Vancouver, BC, and Kevin Dunphy (Liana) of Bedford, NS;
grandchildren Erin MacKenney, Katelyn MacKenney (Mark Dupuis), Connor MacKenney
(Maryse Doucet), who affectionately called him "Bonkey", and
Kayla Dunphy, Ryan Dunphy, and Michael Dunphy to whom he was
Grand-Dad; a great grandson, Owen MacKenney; a sister, Anne Mitchell (Jay) of
Columbus, Mississippi; a brother, John Dunphy (Patsy) of Nepean, ON; as well as
several nieces and nephews. Michael was also predeceased by an infant
son, John William; and his brother, Ronald Dunphy.
Resting at Brenan’s
Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on
Tuesday, September 4, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 12:00 Noon from
Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 360 Dufferin Row, Saint John West.
Interment will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. For those who wish,
remembrances to the Whelan Family Pharmacy Award, Romero House, Bobby’s
Hospice, or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences and remembrances may be placed at www.BrenansFH.com.
Condolences
I have many fond memories of Mike & Rita and
their supervision of me as I wrote my exams.My thoughts and prayers are with
the Family. Jack Nielsen
— Jack Nielsen
My sincere condolences to the Dunphy family. I
became his new neighbour a few years ago and we soon became friends and enjoyed
many laughs prior to his move to Quispamsis. I will cherish our brief
friendship for years to come. So very sorry for your loss. RIP Mike.
— Val Parks
You remember Mike He was Danny's and Bella's
oldest boy. It seems I knew Mike all my life.... From Stanley St. to Hope River
Elmsdale, Seven Mile Bay, and Alberton in between. Later, St. Dunstan's. Then
he got serious- Along came Rita Who stole his heart And they were a pair to the
end. Our sincere sympathy goes out to the Family. I will remember Mike for his
humor, Singing "Shanty Town" at parties, And his stories- Rest well,
We will join you later. You're loving cousin, Reg and Robbie and Family.
— Reg MacLellan
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