MURPHY PARK
Smiths Falls Hydro dedicates this Park, for the service of W. S. Murphy MD and W. O. Murphy MD. Father and Son, these two have served faithfully on the Hydro Commission for more than 47 years.
Dr. W. S. Murphy was reeve at the time and helped start the commission in 1918, later becoming chairman. Through his foresight Smiths Falls ventured into establishing the utility.
D. W. O. Murphy joined the hydro commission in 1957 and has served continuously as either Commissioner or Chairman to this date. His focus on the utility allowed its customers to enjoy some of the lowest rates in Ontario.
Dedicated on this date:
October 19, 1994
Mayor: L. Lee
Commissioner: R. Healey
Dr. William Samuel Murphy, February 12, 1882 – April 29, 1961, served as mayor of Smiths Falls from 1916 to 1918 and as a Member of Parliament, July 29, 1929 – July 27, 1930.
Dr. William Ormond Murphy, 1922 – 1999.
