Death of Aidan Murphy, who turned his cancer fight into a motivational blog

Dunshaughlin man Aidan Murphy this morning lost his battle with gastro-cancer.

The well-known helicopter pilot and balloonist was diagnosed in September 2016 and spent the following year sharing his story on a blog and in motivational talks. One of his last posts was marking his 50th birthday on January 30th, when he said: "Here’s to another 50 trips around the Sun." 

He died peacefully at his home in Maelduin, Dunshaughlin. Predeceased by his mother Anne, he is survived by his wife, Alison (nee Ryan, Navan), daughter Aoife, father Pat, brothers Willie and Ronan, aunts, uncles, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends worldwide.

He is reposing at his residence on Tuesday from 2pm. Removal on Wednesday afternoon at 1pm to the Ss Patrick & Seachnall Church, Dunshaughlin for 1.30pm funeral Mass, followed by cremation afterwards in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross, arriving for 3.45pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Gary Kelly Centre, Drogheda.

 

Aidan's website: http://aidanmurphy.com/

 

Aidan's interview with Inspire about his cancer battle: http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2016/11/25/4130786-the-inspire-interview-rise-above-it-all/