Fr. John Brendan Murphy

Murphy, Father John Brendan, late of the diocese of Leeds, originally of Newmarket, Co. Kilkenny.

 

Sadly, passed away at Ouse Nursing Home in York, England on 24th of November 2025, aged 97 years.

 

Dearly loved brother to Johanna, James and Carmel and pre-deceased by his brothers Brendan, Gerard, Gay, Willie and his sister Kittie (Sister Sally). A treasured Uncle to his many nephews and nieces and a great friend and companion to many more.

 

He will be remembered very kindly for his quick wit, charm and dedication to the Catholic Church which he served passionately and diligently for 71 years.

 

May Fr. John Rest in Peace.

 

Funeral service will take place at The Church of the Holy Trinity, Hugginstown, (Eircode R95 FH74) on Saturday, 7th February, 2026 at 11am.

 

Burial of Ashes will follow afterwards in Calvary Cemetery, Hugginstown.

 

Messages of sympathy and support for The Murphy Family may be left on the condolence section below.

 

Family flowers only please, with donations in lieu for CONCERN Worldwide, should you so choose.

 

Please direct all enquiries to Molloy’s Funeral Directors, Callan. Thank you.