Harry Murphy

Harry J. “Murph” Murphy, 86, of Walkersville passed away suddenly in his sleep on 23May2021 in a home he shared with his daughter Susan, son-in-law Kevin, and grandson, Quest.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, 29May2021 at Stauffer Funeral Home, 40 Fulton Ave., Walkersville Md. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Tim May officiating.

Harry is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Barbara Murphy (BTW they met as 3-year-old children); his son Harry III, and all of his brothers and sisters.

Interment will be private ceremony at Mt. Olivet Cemetery where Harry will join his wife, Barbara.

Harry was born in Boston, Massachusetts, lived 48 years in Southern California raising his family, and finally landed in Frederick/Walkersville Maryland for the last 22 years. There are so many things that could be said about Harry, but most of all he was known as a loving, supportive, generous Dad, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. Harry was hard working from the age of 7, until he retired at 62. He enjoyed life and traveled extensively with his wife and family. Harry wanted so much to be in the military but due to medical reasons could never enlist, however he was so proud when 4 of his 5 children enlisted; 2 Marines, 1 Army Airborne Infantry and 1 Army WAC (Women’s Army Corp). At 81, Harry went sky diving for the first time and wanted to go again. Harry loved to mow the grass and his daughter had a terrible time getting him off the yard mower. Harry will be greatly missed, most of all he left a hole that can never be filled in the heart of his family; we love you DAD!

Harry is survived by son, Thomas and wife, Louise Murphy of Corona, California; daughter, Therese Ayers of Frederick, MD; son, Richard and wife, Reina Murphy; daughter, Susan and husband, Kevin Meslovich; and HarryIII‘s widow, Cathy Murphy of Frederick, MD; Grandchildren (great-grandchildren are listed in parenthesis): Jessica Rivera (sons: Peter, Noah, Dylan); Thomas Ayers; Anthony and wife, Brittany Murphy;  Maura and husband, Dennis Eilefson (daughter Kiera, son Trent); Marc and wife, Andrea Ayers (daughters: Celeste, Annabel, Esme, sons: Donavan, Basil); Valarie Hopkins; Carlos and wife, Katty Cortez; Marise; Samuel; Thomas and wife, Amanda Murphy (3-day old son: Carter); and Quest Meslovich. Harry also had many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends who will miss him. Most of all he is survived by his 4 dogs: PT, Brutus, Ari and Malakai with whom he had a very special bond and will be extremely missed.