Brendon Francis Murphy

NASHUA – Brendon Francis Murphy, a longtime Nashua resident, died peacefully in his sleep Thursday, July 21, 2022, at his Hudson, Florida, home. He was the husband of Diane (Sunny) Murphy, with whom he married on Jan. 11, 1964. They were lovingly married for 58 years and enjoyed a lifetime of friendship and cherished memories.

Brendon Francis Murphy was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, the late son of John Murphy and Margaret (Kelly) Murphy.

He received his education in the Lowell school systems, LHS class of 1960. He was a member and past president of the Westford Jaycees and a longtime member of the Nashua Lodge of Elks.

Brendon was known for his outgoing personality and his over-the-top sense of humor. One of his favorite things was to make people laugh and engage anyone who would join him. He was an avid golfer known for his colorful golf attire and temperament on the courses that he so loved. He owned his own barber shop before working for Metropolitan Insurance Co. until his retirement in 2001. Brendon also enjoyed skiing, dancing as well as watching his favorites sports teams, the Boston Celtics, the Red Sox, and the Patriots.

Besides his wife, Diane (Sunny) Murphy, Brendon is survived by his children, Brendon J. Murphy (Jim) and his wife, Terri Murphy, of Londonderry, New Hampshire, Shaun P. Murphy and Jen Smith of Merrimack, New Hampshire, David E. Murphy and Susan Higgins of Mont Vernon, New Hampshire; his grandson, Joseph Jackson of Salem, New Hampshire; his granddaughters, Jessica Higgins of Exeter, New Hampshire, Molly Higgins of Milford, New Hampshire; and two great-grandchildren, Lou Higgins and Noah Smetana. Brendon also leaves behind several nephews and nieces that he loved spending time with as well as the countless friends he made along the way.

A memorial service at Grace Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home, Hudson, Florida, will take place at a later date. A celebration of life also will take place in Nashua following that date.

ARRANGEMENTS BY THE GRACE MEMORIAL GARDENS AND FUNERAL HOME, 727-863-5471 – Gracefuneralhomehudson.com.