In loving memory of Colm Thomas Murphy who sadly passed away on 28th October 2022 aged 66 years. He will be dearly missed by his wife Catherine and all of his family and friends.
A church service will be held at St John The Evangelist church in Gravesend at 1.30 on Monday 5th December. A private committal for family will follow.
The church service will be available on a live stream. This can be accessed through the church website: https://stjohnsgravesend.co.uk/ which then allows you to access the YouTube channel of the church. The livestream should also be available to view on the YouTube channel after the service.
A service in Ireland will be arranged at a later date.
Colm’s family have asked for immediate family flowers only. If you wish to make a donation to the Normandy Memorial Trust, this would be greatly appreciated.
I still can't believe it.
You were such a great teacher, one of the greats. I'm sure everyone would definitely agree that you made lessons fun, exciting and interesting. You went above and beyond, helping with GCSE/A Level Choices, motivating all students and making them realise their full potential. You gave St Johns your all. Thankyou for your service with the school. Rest in Peace, Sir, you will never be forgotten, forever in our memories.
Thinking of Catherine and family at this sad time. Thank you Colm for your friendship and visits, rest in peace. Reg Charles Normandy Veteran, Sheila and Chris Harding
Very much appreciated - Catherine
We were fortunate to meet such a man as Colm - God bless you
Thank you so much very much appreciated -Catherine
God bless Colm - We were very lucky to have met you and to witness your drive and enthusiasm in respect of the Normandy veterans. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to join you and Cath on the last two school tours to Normandy and to witness the excellent work you have completed in ensuring the veterans will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace - Debbie & Barry Downing
Fly high Colm, an inspirational and wonderful man with a wicked sense of humour. The wardrobe story will always remind me of you and make me chuckle. You will be missed by all the many people who knew you xx
In loving memory Colm. Thankyou for all your hard work and devotion to the veterans and the Normandy memorial Trust and for everything you and Cath done for our lovely George Batts. Thinking of you Cath and family especially on Mon, 5th Dec. Love Tracey x
In memory of all the Normandy veterans departed and all you did Colm R.I.P
Sincere condolences to Catherine & Colm's family our thoughts and prayers are with you all thank you Colm for all you did for our Dad Roger Driscoll a Normandy Veteran. Rest in eternal peace
I cannot believe it still as you were one of my favourite teachers throughout my school life.. You were a great teacher & close friend to my parents. You will be missed in school by many others. Rest In Peace Sir!
Thinking of you Catherine and Nicci and family.
Mr Murphy, you were the most loveliest, loyal and dedicated teacher I met in my entire Secondary school life and you certainly were a teacher who was never forgotten. Your lessons and your words of wisdom were ones that stuck with me even now nearly in my 30's. It is such a massive loss and your passing brings me great sadness but I hope whereever you are now you are in peace and I send my thoughts and prayers to your family but also to all the other people's heart you touched as you certainly touched mine. Fly High Mr Murphy!
Deepest sympathies to Catherine and the extended family on the unexpected passing of Colm. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time
A true gent. RIP Colm
At the memorial service to General Gordon. Andrew Marshall, John Loughlin, Colm Murphy, Matt Barron
Modestly recieving recognition for his support of the Eternal Hero's Ravenoville Memorial and the Normandy Veterans as a whole from Mayor Celine Lautour, September 2021
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