Many are continuing to express shock at the sudden passing of George Murphy on Saturday night.
The 58-year-old former MHA, cab driver, energy watchdog and business manager for Jiffy Cabs died Saturday night of a heart attack at his home in Seal Cove.
Messages of condolences for Murphy’s family have spanned all ages and walks of life, including the premier and opposition members of the House of Assembly.
But it was Mooney Newell, owner of rival Newfound Cabs, who spoke for most.
He says it was just shocking to hear the news Sunday morning, having just seen Murphy driving on Thursday. “You don’t know when your time is coming, do ya?”
Murphy was best known for his weekly fuel price predictions as spokesperson for the Consumer Group for Fair Gas Prices.
He served as NDP MHA for the former district of St. John’s East from 2011 to 2015, before running for the Liberals in the 2019 and 2021 elections.
Condolences to the family George Murphy from the OK Society.