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Passed away at Sunnybrook Hospital following a fall at home at the age of 76. Partner of Mandy Martin for 37 years. Brother of William Murphy (Jean). Uncle of Brian Murphy, Laurie Woodruff (Kevin), Deanne Taylor (Andy) and Matthew Murphy (Dawn). Close cousin to Ford Matthews, and remembered by a broad extended family. Lanny was raised in Roseneath and attended High School at CDCI East, Cobourg. He began his working career in the construction business before signing on with Ontario Hydro as an electrical operator. He would be located at stations throughout Ontario, notably Abitibi Canyon, Gravenhurst, the Muskoka’s, and throughout the Ottawa Valley. He retired in Belleville at age 48, after a full career. He then began his own business, LG Murphy Excavating, relocating the business and his home to Colborne in 1998. Lanny was a strong supporter of the Colborne Curling Club, and anything involving music, which was one of his greatest pleasures. In his later years, he was not a fan of winter, and would spend the cold months in warm tropical locales. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Keeler Centre 80 Division St., Colborne on Friday March 4, 2022 from 3 to 7 pm, with words of reflection to take place at 4 pm. Donations may be made to the Colborne Curling Club, or a charity of your choice.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Cancer Society
YOU WERE A CHARACTER AND WILL BE MISSED, IT WAS A PLEASURE TO HAVE WORKED WITH YOU, YOU WERE AN INSPIRATION
I am so sorry for your loss, Mandy. Lanny sounds as if he was a wonderful guy... and a dog person, too! My sincere condolences. Diana Storen
I am so sorry for your loss Mandy. I am thinking of you at this difficult time.
Hello Mandy, I was so sorry to hear about Lanny. Please know that I'm sending big hugs your way.
Mandy, So sorry to hear about Lanny. Words seem inadequate at this time, but we want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept our deepest sympathy, and may you find comfort in the knowledge that others share your sorrow. Malcolm Orr & Family
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Colborne Curling Club
Bill, Jean and family, sincere condolences to your family and his friends. I road on the school bus with Lanny longer ago than I would like to think. Then met him again a few years ago in Colborne at the jamborees. He will certainly be missed.
Mandy, Brian and I were sorry to hear of Lanny's passing. You're in our thoughts.
Mandy: My deepest condolences. I never met your husband, but he seems to have lived a full life. His job with Ontario Hydro is an interesting foreshadowing of your role as Director on a board with overview of an electricity utility. With loss, it is important to keep all the good memories alive. I know you as a strong person who will cope and carry on.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Colborne Curling Club
Mandy, very sorry to hear of your loss. We extend our sincere condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. Bob & Heather (Bell)
Bill Jean and Family Sorry to hear of Lanny's Passing our thoughts and prayers are you with at this time Stan and Ruth
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Colborne Curling Club
So sorry to hear of Lanny's death. Our sincere sympathy to Bill and Jean and the rest of his family.
Mandy, my sincerest condolences to you and your family. Rest easy Lanny
Sincere condolences.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Colborne Curling Club
so very sorry for your loss Mandy..sending love and prayers.
Hi Mandy, I’m sorry for your loss. I knew Lanny, as I have been best friends with his stepson since we were teenagers. I just wanted to say what a pleasure it was meeting a man of such fantastic intellect. As a teenager and an adult, I was impressed by his dearth and breadth of knowledge. He could fix a tractor, run a union, play a mean banjo, and when he found out I was taking Canadian Literature, he had five recommendations for me and two at his house. Great guy!
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Colborne Public School Breakfast Club
I am truly sorry to hear of your loss Mandy. On behalf of Holdco (Lakefront Utilities) Board of Directors, please accept our heartfelt condolences in your time of grief. Personally, I was aware of the many times you had to rush to the hospital to be at Lanny's side, always being there for him. If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to ask. Sincerely, Dereck Paul
Sincere condolences on your loss, Mandy.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Colborne Curling Club
We are sorry to hear of your loss, Mandy. Terry knew Lanny back in high school in Cobourg. A donation has been sent to the curling club.
Hello Mandy: So very sorry to hear about your loss. Fr. Ed attending St. Georges Grafton, informed us this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hans Leys and Clare Phillips
Mandy, I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Lanny. You both have been good friends for a long time. My condolences to you ??❤️
Our sincere condolences to Bill Jean and Family and Mandy. Lanny and I had many chats in the last few years regarding our family connections. Like many of us he got interested about that as he got older. RIP my Friend. Allan and Debbie Elder
Mandy. I'm so sorry to hear about Lanny's death. Linda and I send our best. Our hearts go out to you. Tom
Sorry to hear of your loss Mandy , best wishes and thoughts going forward.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Colborne Curling Club
Sorry to hear of the passing of Lanny. Condolences to family and friends. Dave and Brenda Chapman
Deepest condolences for your loss. Lanny was great guy. Drove me to Ottawa twice to Workers Comp. when he was Chief Stewart. Never will forget his kindness.
Mandy, So sorry to hear of your partner's fall and death. I am sure that you have lots of good memories to ease the pain of your loss. Thinking of you, Barbara Garrick
I am sorry to hear of Lanny's passing.
Sorry to hear of Lanny’s passing. Lanny and I were good friends all through high school, skipping classes to check out cars in the car lots, etc. It was nice to connect with him in later years.
I went to high school with Lanny. Great guy. My condolences to Mandy and the family
Mandy, Bill, Jean and the Murphy family,-we were saddened to learn of Lanny`s passing. We were neighbours of the Murphy family at Roseneath for a number of years when Lanny was a teenager. Please know that we care.
Sincere condolences to Mandy and to all family members, from NDArchitects, Colborne.
So very sorry Mandy. Sending love and support. Linda
One of my best memories of Lanny was his singing and guitar-playing during his 65th(?) birthday party at Colborne Legion. Among other songs, he sang, "Take me Home, Country Roads." Now, he has gone home, as we all do. See you later, Lanny.
Bill and family, sorry to hear of Lanny's passing. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Deep felt sympathy and apology Mandy. I saw your post on facebook but I didn't understand your relationship to Mr. Murphy. If he was your partner, then he must have been truly special as are you. Hugs. Dave
Such sad news. Keeping Mandy in our hearts at this difficult time.
Condolences to the Murphy family
Laurie, Kevin and families sending our deepest condolences. We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Lanny's family at this time of loss.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Colborne Curling Club
My Dad, Bob Lackey worked with Lanny for a few years. He always spoke highly of Lanny and enjoyed his friendship. RIP Lanny.
I am so sorry for your loss. Lanny was my moms cousin and she was very saddened to hear of his passing. Sending love and healing
Condolences ? to Mandy and the Murphy families our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time
Our deepest sympathies to you and all family. God has gained another Angel. May he Rest In Peace.
Extending our sympathy to Bill,Jean and the Murphy family in the loss of your loved one.
Sorry for your loss Mandy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Or Condolences to You and your families
Sorry to hear about lannys passing. He was a neighbor who grew up on hill near our farm. I first met lanny in the grain field pitching oat shieves and thrashing at his Dads. That’s awhile ago. The Murphy’s were great neighbours. Jim & Leah Hogg
Dear Mandy, Sincere condolences on the loss of Lanny. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
I am holding space in my heart for you. I am here for you always Mandy. Amy
Condolences to the Murphy family ?
So sorry to hear of Lanny s passing
Chuck and I are so sorry to hear of Lanny's passing. We send our deepest condolences. Take care Mandy.
So sorry for your loss Mandy and family. He was a great neighbor.
Our deepest sympathy to Mandy and her family. Sending our thoughts and prayers to you at this time.
Our condolence's to the Murphy family !
Condolences to Mandy Martin and Lanny's family.
Our sincere condolences to the Murphy family for your loss.
Condolences to the Murphy family and to Mandy Martin.
I’m so sorry for your lost Mandy, so many good memories, such a great man …
Our condolences to Bill, Jean and family in the passing of your brother. May the special family memories give you comfort now and in the days to come. Thinking of you at this sad time, Your former Roseneath neighbours.
My condolences Mandy, and the Murphy family.
Sorry for your loss.
Deepest sympathy Mandy. Sending love Tony and Carol Farren
Bill , Jean and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Lanny's passing. I am sure you have many fond memories of bygone days. Please accept my deepest sympathy at this sad time. I am thinking of you.
So sorry to hear of this great loss. My family and I got to know Lanny well through his music. I will hold the times and tunes shared at Pickers very close to my heart. God bless you.
Bill Jean and family sorry to hear of Lanny's passing my deepest condolances to all you r family
Mandy and the Murphy family. I am so, so sorry for your loss. My heartfelt condolences and prayers for you and all the members of the Murphy family.