RONALD THOMAS MURPHY
Ron was born in Windsor, Ontario on May 14, 1936. He was the eldest son of Thomas C. and Myrtle (Coverdale) Murphy. The family lived in Walkerville prior to moving to the Carlisle area. They then moved to Sheffield, where they farmed for several years. When the Dudhope Avenue area of Galt was developed they moved to the city.
Ron and his wife Maureen (Pawelko) were married in First United Church on June 2, 1961. Ron leaves to mourn his son Brian and daughter Lesley. His brothers Gordon (Jean) and David (Linda) and brother-in-law David (Carol) Pawelko share the family’s loss. His grandsons Benjamin and Henry will also remember their grandfather fondly.
Ron was a long-time member of the staff at Cambridge Brass where he was the Supervisor of Payroll and the Human Resources Administrator. When the Ontario Provincial Police announced the creation of their Auxiliary Police Units, Ron was one of the first to volunteer. He served with the O.P.P. Auxiliary for 40 years – April 1, 1957, to April 1, 1997. He was honoured by the O.P.P. for his years of service with the presentation of a 40 year Long Service Medal by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.
Always willing to give back to his community, he was at one time a volunteer driver for Family and Children’s Services of Waterloo Region. Ron also volunteered with the Home Support Program providing gardening and snow shovelling services to seniors attempting to remain in their own homes.
Ron and his parents were founding members of St. Giles Presbyterian Church. He was for a time a member of the Board of Managers and Secretary to the Board.
Family and friends are invited to join the family for a service of remembrance at the Corbett Funeral Home on Wednesday November 9, 2022, at 11a.m., with the family receiving guests one hour prior to the service.
At this time, we thank you, but please no flowers. A donation to Cambridge Memorial Hospital or a charity of choice would be appreciated.
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Thursday November 3rd 2022
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Ronald Thomas Murphy Thursday November 3rd 2022..
Décès pour la Ville:Cambridge, Province: Ontario