In Celebration of

Henry Douglas Murphy

November 8, 1951 - January 5, 2025

Doug passed away peacefully in his sleep at his beloved cottage in Muskoka on Sunday, January 5, 2025. He is survived by his wife and best friend for 50 years, Gayle (nee Treleaven); his sister, Martha; nephews Matthew Yipchuck, and John, Spencer and Dale Murphy.

Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor Street W. (east of the Jane subway) Toronto on Monday, January 13, 2025 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation or OVC Pet Trust.

Guestbook

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Jocelyn Hewson (cousin)

Entered January 7, 2025 from North Vancouver, BC

Gayle, Martha, and families:
Such sad and shocking news. I'm so sorry for this tremendous loss. Circumstances didn't bring Doug and I together often in our adult lives, but I think back to the younger years so fondly and remember the fun and shenanigans during the Crystal Lake years. Such a lovely funny, kind, and peaceful man. Sending you my deepest sympathy and love,
Jo & Harold

Greg Crawley (Long time friend)

Entered January 7, 2025 from Bolton, Ont.

You will be greatly missed Murph

Linda Beckerson (Friend)

Entered January 8, 2025 from Windsor On

Doug was a lovely quiet guy with a wonderful sense of humour and smile. He was a genuine, kind and very sincere man. He and my husband Phil were friends since they were children and shared a great friendship over the years. Doug will be missed greatly by all of us who knew him and loved him. God bless you and comfort you Gayle in your tremendous loss of your best friend and husband.

Douglas Marshall (Friend)

Entered January 8, 2025 from Davison, Michigan

He was a faithful and kindest friend a man could ask for.
I will miss him!
So many great times and memories
By old friend
Jers

Tim Guiry (1st Cousin)

Entered January 8, 2025 from Oakville

Doug was a few years older than me. As kids he was one of my cool older cousins. I fondly remember Doug "pressing his hair" on the couch before he went out for the evening. Doug was always kind to me growing up and I will always remember his warm smile and his quick wit.
Love cousin Tim.