Stephen Murphy Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Stephen Murphy of Ellsworth, Maine, who passed away on December 17, 2025, at the age of 62, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping Stephen's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lawrence "Peenie" E. Murphy and Belva D. Murphy (Crockett). He is survived by: his sisters, Tina Barrett (Monty) of The Villages, Florida and Sally Auclair (Armand) of Brewer; his nieces and nephews, Heather Auclair Welch (Nate) of Plymouth, MA, Erik Hamilton of Summerville, SC, David Hamilton of Scarborough and Melanie Knarr (Jim) of Scottsdale, AZ.; his great-nephew Nick; and his great-niece Grace Knarr of Scottsdale, AZ..
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Steve's memory to the Downeast Horizons Foundation, 77 Union St., Ellsworth, ME 04605, or to a local animal shelter.
