Joseph Murphy Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joseph Murphy of Southwest Harbor, Maine, who passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it 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 Joseph'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, J. Joseph Murphy and Helen Murphy (Frankiewicz); and his son Peter N. Murphy of London, UK.. He is survived by: his wife Maria Nicholoson Murphy; his children, Matthew D. Murphy of Chicago and Julia E. Murphy of West Hartford, CT.; and his grandchildren, George M. Klein of New York City, Emma Grace Murphy of Beverly Hills, CA, Nicholas and Sorcha Murphy of Dalkey, Ireland..
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 5th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Fernald Funeral Homes (1139 Main St, Mt Desert, ME 04660).
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Doctors Without Borders USA, P.O. Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5030.
