Obituary of H. Michael Dunphy

H. Michael Dunphy of Quispamsis, formerly of Saint John West, husband of the late Rita J. (Fisher) Dunphy, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 31, 2012 at his residence. Born in Saint John on June 7, 1924, he was a son of the late Daniel and Bella (MacLellan) Dunphy. Michael was a graduate of St. Vincent’s Boys School and St. Dunstan’s University, and was a Certified General Accountant all his working life. He was employed first with the Tax Department, then as Executive Director of the Certified General Accountants Association, of which he is a life member, and in 1978 opened his own accounting and taxation firm. He was a long time member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and the Irish Canadian Cultural Association, and served on the Speakeasy Board of Directors. He enjoyed reading, being a book club member, Tai Chi, music, and most recently renewed a love of playing pool. His family and friends will remember Michael for his great sense of humour, and the many times he entertained them with poetry readings and portraying the many characters he invented and developed over the years. Michael is survived by his children, Colleen Holiday (John) of Queensland, Australia, Mark Dunphy (Carol) of Vancouver, BC, Carolyn MacKenney (Kevin) of Hampton, NB, Mary Jane Davison (Jim) of Vancouver, BC, and Kevin Dunphy (Liana) of Bedford, NS; grandchildren Erin MacKenney, Katelyn MacKenney (Mark Dupuis), Connor MacKenney (Maryse Doucet), who affectionately called him "Bonkey", and Kayla Dunphy, Ryan Dunphy, and Michael Dunphy to whom he was Grand-Dad; a great grandson, Owen MacKenney; a sister, Anne Mitchell (Jay) of Columbus, Mississippi; a brother, John Dunphy (Patsy) of Nepean, ON; as well as several nieces and nephews. Michael was also predeceased by an infant son, John William; and his brother, Ronald Dunphy. Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 12:00 Noon from Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 360 Dufferin Row, Saint John West. Interment will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances to the Whelan Family Pharmacy Award, Romero House, Bobby’s Hospice, or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences and remembrances may be placed at www.BrenansFH.com.