Patrick James 'Jimmy' Murphy (3 Feb 1958 - 14 Jan 2026)

Dad,

I still can’t believe you’re gone. My heart is broken in a way I don’t quite have words for. Seeing you the very same day you were taken from us, feels so surreal now, I had no idea it would be the last time. If I had known, I would have hugged you longer.

You weren’t just my best friend’s dad. You were like a dad to me too. You always made me feel safe, welcome, and cared for. Your warmth, your wisdom, your quiet strength, they meant more to me than I ever said out loud.

Last Thursday was such a beautiful send-off. Your daughters did you proud, it was full of love, dignity, and the kind of grace that reflects the man you were. I know, without a doubt, you would have been so incredibly proud of them.

Thank you for every conversation, every laugh, every piece of advice, and every moment you made me feel like part of the family. I will carry you in my heart always.

Rest peacefully, dad. You were deeply loved — and you always will be. 🤍

I’m so sorry that I’m not there for your send off and to say goodbye and say thank you for the memories. I am wearing my Man United shirt in Australia and raising a glass to you. Man U will forever be in my heart thanks to you Jimmy and everytime I watch them I think of you. Love you rest well ❤️

Girls, there are no words, I’m truly heartbroken for you to be going through this, I’m so so sorry for you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, love you girls ❤️ xxx

Sending you all so much love. I know your Dad meant so much to you all….. Keep his legacy going strong together always united the way he would want it. Rest in power Jimmy xx

Dad, my heart has been split in two. One side filled with memories and the other side died with you. I lay awake at night, and take a walk down memory lane with tears upon my cheek. Remembering you is easy, I do it every day. but missing you is a heartache that never will never go away. I hold you tightly within my heart, and there you will remain.

Missing you so so much dad

Love you

Oh Jimmy, I love you so much! I will always love, miss and remember you. You are our family’s legend. I will treasure every single memory I have of you. Sweet dreams Jimmy, you are so loved and adored xxx

Thinking of you Bee and family at this sad time x

Thankful for the good times we all had together with you over the years Uncle Jimmy, the trips, the good times and going to Old Trafford. R.I.P 🕊️🌹

For Our Dad

You never needed a son,
four daughters filled your hands just fine.
Bernadette, Nichola, Samantha, and me Kerry —
your girls, your pride, your legacy.

You worked until your body ached,
long days on building sites,
hands rough, back sore,
but your heart was always soft for us.

We never went without.
We had the best of everything,
not because it was easy,
but because you made sure of it.
Our childhood was safe, full, and warm
because you carried the weight.

You taught us what love looks like
without always saying the words:
showing up, working hard,
providing, protecting,
being there.

The days feel heavier,
but everything you built still stands —
in us,
in the way we love,
in the strength you passed down.

Rest now, Dad.
Your work is done.
You did more than enough.
You were and always will be
our foundation.

Love you forever and ever Dad

💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

Jimmy boy,

You will be sorely missed, truly great man I felt an instant connection and camaraderie with. From the very first day we met, you treated me with respect, warmth, love amd generosity. You were a proper gentleman, a man who would go above and beyond for anyone, no questions asked.

I’ll miss our beers, the football debates, the occasional Xbox night, and of course you happily rabbiting on about Utd and George Best and I wouldn’t have had it any other way.

You were the best father-in-law I could ever have asked for. You supported me in my football, stood proudly on the sidelines watching me and even my mates in cup finals (and thankfully there were a fair few!). You always had my back when things got tasty on the touchline.

When I coached Shae at DVFC, your steady presence and positive voice meant more to me than you probably ever realised, I’ll carry that with me forever.

We shared some brilliant days out together, memories I’ll always treasure.

I’ll miss you, big man.
With love,
Speirsy x

Jimmy, R.I.P - have fond memories of when we were young, watching football, horse racing and going to the pub