Kevin Murphy
June 21, 1951 ~ February 1, 2024
Resided in:
Sebago, Maine
Sebago- Kevin Murphy, 72, of Hawkes Road, died peacefully on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House with his loving family by his side.
Kevin was born on June 21, 1951 in Kittery, at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital the son of the late Charles W. and Marilyn J. (Mead) Murphy. Kevin graduated from the South Portland High School 1969. After graduation, Kevin enlisted in the United States Navy and served from 1970-1976.
He married Deborah A. Capano on September 25, 1976 at the Cape Elizabeth Historic Spurwink Church. He was a retired member of the Electrical Local 567 where he held positions of President, Vice President, recording Secretary, executive board, apprenticeship director and job steward numerous times, retired in 2012 due to ill health. He also worked as a carpenter with CA Monsell & Son doing high end carpentry.
Kevin was a Nascar fan, and enjoyed word jumbles & cryptoquip. He had a talented green thumb and enjoyed gardening, reading mysteries and fiction. He and was a fan of John Grishom, fried clams at Ken’s, ribs at the Yankee Smokehouse in Ossippee, NH. In 2000 they built the log cabin in Sebago, now known as “Paradise.” He loved driving his Cadillac and riding along the Kangamangus Highway and time at the cabin in Tamworth, NH. His family fondly remembers spending summers camping and boating on Sebago Lake with family and friends.
He was predeceased by a brother, Dennis Murphy; a sister, Joyce Powell. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Debbie Murphy of Sebago; a daughter, Molly Murphy of Gorham; a brother, Michael & Helen Murphy of Scarborough; a sister, Margaret & Jim Harris of TN; numerous nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles.
Kevin’s family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Winters and staff “his Angels,” Dr. Wrona, and Dr. Reynolds for their great care and the staff of Gosnell Hospice House.
Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel. To view Kevin's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com
Memorial contributions may be made in Kevin's memory to the Special Olympics Maine, 525 Main Street, Unit D, South Portland, ME 04106; Make-A-Wish® Maine, 66 Mussey Road, Scarborough, ME 04074
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Debbie, please accept my condolences for your loss of Kevin. You and Molly are in my thoughts and prayers.
Beth Cantor
We have many friends in our life, few were as dear as Kevin. He will be missed by many, us especially. On my last visit, with one hand over his heart and the other on his brow, I vowed to tell his stories as long as I am able. Rest in peace my old friend. I believe we are not truly dead until our name is spoken for the last time.
Harry and Lois Hoyt.
I’ve known Kevin for many years. Was in their wedding.
Love you !
Debbie & Molly – I am so sorry for your loss. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. Wishing you strength and peace during this difficult time.
My friend- I’m having a hard time coming up with the right words to say. My heart is broken to hear of your passing. I know that we met, during what I could only image was your hardest battle in life. I feel as though I’m a better person for having met you. Thank you for the many laughs, smiles, books and hugs. Fly high my friend, until we meet again ❤️
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RIP Brother Kevin
Kind, caring and loving
He used to make my first born lunch for school if I forgot!
Unique
Family
Miss you already
Everything
His love
Always something good to say.
I wish you peace
He was the best
What can I say they would be of meaning for those that did not know him?
One of my two best brothers.
I sure am going to miss him
A lovely father, uncle, husband, brother.
Kind, warm, lovely, welcoming.
He had a great smile and heart.
He took care of Eddie during kidney transplant recovery.
Uncle Kecin was a genuine man that welcomed me into the family with an open heart. He gave the best hugs. I enjoyed getting to know him when he took care of Eddie during his kidney transplant recovery. He said that Pam is the one he wanted for Eddie. His kindness will never be forgotten. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Until we meet again. Love Pam.
To Debbie, the Murphy family and all who loved Kevin,
Sad day for all of us when we heard about Kevin. “Sorry for your loss” is not enough to say. Losing a brother is one of the hardest things I ever known. I have always thought of Kevin as family so it hurts that much more.
Years back, I remember sharing rides to SMVTI after he was out of the service. Sharing that experience and his love for carpentry was from that time in Building Construction. Like an older brother, he would share words of wisdom to make me better. Practical knowledge is what a young man needs at a time when the world seemed so uncertain. His advice was probably the little push I needed to actually win the “Golden Hammer Award.” Kevin and my brother Jimmy would mention it to me from time to time and lift my spirits.
Memories of Kevin, just like my brother, always make me smile. I have heard of a saying that goes something like, where there is a Murphy you will find a Mac. That is so true!
I was at the hardware store when I heard the news, buying wood glue and screws to fix a chair that someone had already tried to fix. I thought of Kevin, knowing that he would always want to do it the right way. Thinking of Kevin brought a smile to my face as I know it would his!
Kevin made the world a better place and was a positive influence in my life. He will always be in my prayers. So, I now have one more person to talk to when I look up into the sky.
Knowing that you are reunited with your loved ones that passed before you, don’t let the noise get too loud on St. Patrick’s Day. Say hello to Jimmy for me too. And on that day, I will raise my glass to you and shed a tear for who we have lost. Then the smile will return remembering the good times! ‘Til we meet again!
Philip. Angela, James and John MacDonald
Integrity! Man of his word!
Almost always! Laughter is contagious!
He took pride in doing things the right way!
I met Kevin on trip to Madawaska back in 79. My car was in the shop and he picked me up in his brothers Dennis’s Toyota wagon. On our 6hr ride the car quit on us 3 or 4 times. We got out lifted the hood shook a few wires and started back up. They teamed us up on the job and Kevin was my apprentice. I kept saying Kid do this and Kid do that and found out later he was a week older than me. After that we had been on many jobs together in town, out of town and even outer state, Union meetings, Union picnics and even a couple of bonfires in Scarborough.
You are in our prayers
Steve and Kathy Olsen
May Kevin’s memory be a comfort and an unending gift for Debbie, Mollie and all of his family. Susan and Win Winch
May Kevin’s memory be a comfort and an unending gift for Debbie, Mollie and all of his family. — Susan and Win Winch
Sending my sincere condolences to the Murphy family.
I love you guys. I’m so sorry for your lose
He was the sweetest caring man. He loved with his whole heart