FRIENDSHIP — Peter D. Murphy, 69, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 surrounded by his loving family following a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Rockland, August 8, 1954 he was the son of Gordon W. and Joan M. Lash Murphy.

Peter started lobstering as a young man and spent most of his life on the water. He was highly respected by the younger guys on the wharf due to his years of knowledge and experience. He was a hard worker and always took care of his family. If he wasn’t taking care of his family, he was taking care of others, quietly buying groceries for people in need, or doing whatever needed to be done. His family said he would give the shirt off his back.

In 2002 he married the love of his life, Debora Dorr. Together they have made their home in Friendship. Peter had a special way of making people laugh and was quite humorous, in his own way. His right-hand buddy was his golden retriever Cooper. He loved spending time with his family, especially vacationing in warmer climates.

Predeceased by his parents; Peter is survived by his wife of 22 years, Debora Murphy; his daughter, Heather Murphy of Richmond; two step-daughters, Judy McNaughton and her husband Adam of Jefferson, Amy Willett of Portland; a step-son Wilfred Hendron and his husband Siul Hendron of Miami, Florida; his siblings, Joy Sanblom and her husband Rick, Jonathan Murphy and his wife Julie all of Friendship, Karl Murphy and his wife April of Cushing; his grandchildren, Julia Murphy and Ivan Murphy, Victoria Perry, Liam McNaughton, Robbie Colpritt; as well as many nieces, nephews and a large loving extended family.

A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 11 a.m., at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home 110 Limerock Street, Rockland. The Reverends Alan Chamberlain and the Jon Vermilion will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Peter’s memory may be made to Maine Lobsterman’s Association, 2 Storer Street, Suite 203 Kennebunk, ME 04043.

To share a memory or condolence with Peter’s family, please visit their Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.