Patrick Murphy, 17, son of Brown women's rowing coaches Phoebe and John Murphy, died on Tuesday near his home in Rhode Island after a kneeboarding accident. Patrick and his family had just returned from an extended post-Henley family vacation on Monday evening. Patrick grew up among nearly a generation of Brown rowers, and will be missed by many, many people, as the entire Murphy family has touched so many young lives in a tremendously positive way. A Memorial service will be held Thursday 7/26 at 10:00am at the St. John's Episcopal Church, 191 County Rd. in Barrington, RI. We join the rowing community in sending our sincere and heartfelt condolences to Patrick's family and friends. In lieu of flowers contirbutions may be made to the Barrington High School, 220 Lincoln Avenue, Barrington, RI 02806.
Patrick's official obituary: Patrick David Murphy.