Robert "Bob" James Michael

Murphy

Bob’s journey began on January 10, 1955. He was the eighth of nine sons born to Michael and Lillian Murphy. He graduated from Regina High School, sold aluminum siding for a summer, and then attended Corner Brook Trade School, where he graduated with a millwright/machinist certificate. He moved to St. John’s and worked with C.N. Dockyard until he was laid off. Somewhere along the way, he also met Glenda (Gillam). He went on to attend Memorial University, graduating with a Teaching Degree in Industrial Technology.The babies started arriving in 1982, beginning with his first girl, Lisa. Adam and Cory (Nicole) followed, much to his delight. He also gained a special daughter, Tanya (Rich). And to cap it all off, he became a Poppy to Julianna, James, and Sloane. Bob taught in Corner Brook, Burgeo, and Nain, but his last and favourite posting was Labrador City, where he retired in 2010. Between coaching baseball, softball, basketball, and track and field, he spent whatever spare time he had fixing dirt bikes out of other dirt bikes, Ski-Doos out of other Ski-Doos, and too many cars to count.

Most people will remember Bob for his quick wit and the stories (or lies) he told. Most people had to check with Glenda to find out whether it was indeed a lie or the truth! He loved Humbermouth, fishing, the great outdoors, and keeping his family happy. 

Bob passed away on the morning of November 11, surrounded by those he loved and who absolutely loved him.

There will be a visitation/celebration of Bob’s life from the hours of 2-4pm and 7-9pm on Friday November 13th 2026 at Country Haven Funeral Home. A private family interment will take place at a later date.

Any and all donations in his memory can be made to the Palliative Care Unit at Western Memorial Regional Hospital.