MURPHY: Paul Austen

On 26 September 2025, peacefully at Bethsaida Rest Home, surrounded by his children.  Dearly loved husband of the late Mary-Clare, much loved father of Madeleine and Mark and loved father-in-law of Barbara.  Proud grandfather of Melissa, Juliet, Hannah and Olivia. 

Messages to the Murphy family c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz   

In lieu of flowers, a donation to Cystic Fibrosis NZ (cfnz.org.nz/donate ref: Paul Murphy) would be appreciated or may be made at the service.  

Special thanks to the staff at Bethsaida for their care of Paul. 

A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Road Blenheim on Wednesday 1 October at 10.00am followed by interment at the Ward Cemetery.

Locally Family Owned

CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES  BLENHEIM  F.D.A.N.Z.  Tel 03 5782004  www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz