Edward P. Murphy, 72, of Westbrook, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 16th, 2022 at the Middlesex Hospital – Shoreline in Westbrook with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 49 years to Elizabeth Coyle Murphy. Edward was born in New Haven on July 29th, 1949, and was the son of the late Edward W. and Theresa Bruzevius Murphy. He earned an Associate degree from the University of New Haven and served on the North Haven Police Department for 28 years until retiring as a Detective. Edward was a member of the Westbrook Elks Lodge, the Niantic Gun Club and a former member of the Emerald Society. Father of Emily Cook (Terry), Erin Brown and Elizabeth Wein (Jeffrey). Grandfather of Julia, Hannah, Claire and Molly Cook, Emmett and Alastair Brown, Declan, Ellie and Henry Wein. Brother of Gail Pond.
The visiting hours will be Friday, Jan. 21st from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home. A service will be conducted in the funeral home at 12:00 PM with the Pastor James Detweiler presiding. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 3811-9929.
I am so sorry for your loss. I have known Eddie since I was a young girl and Betsy used to babysit for us and she would be on the phone with Eddie. I enjoyed his Irish hospitality. Sincere Sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Nancy and Mike Johnston
So sorry for your loss. An amazing man who will be dearly missed.
Karen and I want to give our sincerest condolences to you Betsy and your entire family. Ed was a nice and quiet gentlemen. We’ve been friends since grammer school and I had the pleasure of working with Ed on the North Haven Police Department for about 25 years. May he rest in Peace.
My sincere condolences to the Betsy and the entire Murphy family. I worked with Ed for many years and found him to be a true professional and family man. May he rest in peace.
Although I have only known Ed a short time, shooting skeet with him and our conversations about our careers as cops and firefighters have most most enjoyable. We will miss him.
Dear Betsy and family,
Although it has been many years, I remember Ed fondly and was terribly sorry to hear of your loss. We shared many fun times with your family and I know Ed will be dearly missed.
Sending prayers and deepest condolences to everyone in your family.
Carol (Glasz) Lenahan
So sorry for your loss. We will miss him and all the good times we had growing up with the girls in North Haven and on the force together.
God be with you all. Please reach out if we can help with anything.
Dave and Ann ❤️
Worked with Ed on the Police Department for many years in both the patrol division and detective bureau, his pet name was Murph the surf and he was a strong family man and investigator. We had a lot of laughs in our unit.
My sorrow for your pain in the passing of Ed, my best to you and the girls and their families during this difficult time as well as the years in you future.
Betsy, So sorry to learn of Eddie’s passing. He will be so missed by family and friends and cousins and especially by those wonderful grandchildren and their adventures with you and Eddie. We send our love and prayers. Cathy K. and Frank Edwards
Dear Betsy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God bless you and your family.
Kevin Callahan
Our deepest sympathies to the Murphy family. I worked with Eddie in the patrol division. A great guy and family man who will be missed.
Betsy and family, we are so saddened to hear about Eddie! Prayers for peace and comfort during the difficult days ahead. We always loved seeing the happy photos of Ed with his beloved grandchildren, also the fun Ireland and other trip pictures.
In sympathy, Mary E and Arnel Kimmett
Dear Murphy Family,
My deepest sympathy to you at this very sad time. I worked with Ed for 10 years and also got to know him during my years with the Emerald Society. I remember him as kind, funny, and a man of great integrity. I also recall that he liked having the same name as a popular comedian at the time.
Blessing to all of his family and friends.
Betsy and family. So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. He was a great co-worker and we had some great hunting trips together. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family
Betsy: So sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
Betsy and family, So sorry for your loss of a fine honest man. He was a good friend to many and a caring co-worker at the North Haven P.D.. H will be missed by all that new and had contact with him, May he live on in our memories of him.
Dear Betsy,Gail,and family
I’m heartbroken to hear he is gone. He was like a brother not a cousin to me, my condolences to your loss my prayers to all. Remember the great times and may he Rest In Peace , amen.
Betsy and family, so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing,. He was a good and loyal friend and co-worker. He will surely be missed.
My sincere Condolences to the Murphy Family. I work with Eddie for many years at the police department. He was a great mentor and a true gentleman. May God bless your family and give you strength in these difficult times. Rest in Peace Brother Murphy.
Praying Gods promises give you peace as you grieve the loss of your precious husband.
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’[a] or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
He said to me: “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life.
Jesus (Revelation 21:4-6)
Dear Betsy and family, we are deeply saddened to have heard of Eddie’s passing. He will be greatly missed by so many friends and family.
Sue and Kevin Canavan
Betsy, Gail and Family
We were shocked to hear of “Maggees” passing and offer our sincere condolences to you all. Shall he rest in peace and shall you recover from this loss as best as possible. You are all in our thoughts and prayers