Mary Catherine Murphy (LeBlanc)
(1932 – 2024)
We’re saddened to announce the passing of our beloved mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great good friend to all who knew her on September 11, 2024 on the Aberdeen Hospital, Palliative Care Unit with household by her aspect. Mary was born November 11, 1932 in Belle Côte, Cape Breton, NS to the late John P. and Margaret (Chiasson) LeBlanc and eventually settled in Rockfield, NS the place she lived along with her husband and introduced up six youngsters, and numerous beloved pets over the previous 58 years.
Mary was the final surviving member of her fast household and was pre-deceased by her loving husband of 63 years Dennis Albert Murphy, daughter in infancy, sisters Louise Cormier and Adelaide Deveau, and a number of other brother and sister-in-laws.
Mary was a homemaker on the farm in Rockfield, NS the place she welcomed many family and friends to get pleasure from her biscuits and sweets with a cup of tea, to partake in a pleasant sport of scrabble, which she (nearly) all the time received, or to sit down by the window to speak and watch the birds. Mary’s favourite ebook was a cookbook as she all the time cherished to strive new and distinctive recipes. Mary has handed down the enjoyment of cooking and baking to her youngsters and grandchildren and was all the time there to supply assist and course when meals weren’t turning out in accordance with the recipe. Mary was additionally an lively member with the CWL on the Holy Identify Parish for 37 years.
Mary and Dennis each had a love for music, particularly Cape Breton jigs and reels, and repeatedly attended Wednesday music nights in Durham, the place they made many great mates, and so they hardly ever missed an evening! After Dennis’ passing, she continued to attend the music nights. Mary additionally loved the corporate of the numerous widespread and not-so-common species of birds on the farm; she made positive all of them bought fed each day and would sit and watch them by the kitchen window.
Mary is survived by her three sons; George (Patsy) Murphy, Fredericton, Shawn Murphy, Rockfield, Darryl (Shannan) Murphy, Dartmouth; three daughters Denise (Roger) Aucoin, Port Carling, Ontario, Catherine (Bob) DeRabbie, Canso, Carolyn (John) Rivers, Abercrombie; Seventeen grandchildren; Allison, Jenny (Brandon), Amy (Mike), Mariah (Peter), Ryan, Shalyn, Marissa (Jeff), Nathan (Christine), Alicia (Ryan), Jeremy (Michelle), Tanner (Andrea), Hayden, Brenna (Dallas), Allie (Mat), Lyndsey (Jamie), Garrett (Diane), Monica; Eleven great-grandchildren; Seth, Olivia, Maryonna, Charli Rose, Emmy, Coby, Isabelle, Mason, Hali, Norah, Anna; and sister- and brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and mates.
Mary seemed ahead to her yearly summer season journey to Belle Côte to go to along with her nieces and nephews: Johnny (Linda), Junior (Cecile), Herman, Lucy (Lawrence), Ella (Frank), Jordon, Ann (Ross) and John Paul (Cheryl) the place she all the time loved the nice meals, music, and reminiscences of dwelling.
Mary lived in a close-knit neighborhood and had great neighbors all through her life, that will repeatedly drop in for a go to and examine in on her. Michelle pampered Mary with month-to-month magnificence salon days and performed scrabble along with her on Tuesday nights, Marybelle visited weekly with a scrumptious meal, and Archie and Ruby have been all the time there every time wanted.
The household want to thank the Nursing Workers of 4 North together with the Nursing Workers of the Palliative Care Unit for the great care of our mom. A particular thanks to the VON Care Employees for the numerous weekly visits. Final, however actually not the least, thanks to Cathy, a particular good friend and caregiver, who all the time brightened Mary’s days with good meals, puzzles, and nice dialog – Mary and her household cherished and cherished each second of your kindness and friendship.
Visitation will happen Sunday, September fifteenth, from 2 – 4pm and 6 – 8pm at Eagles Funeral Dwelling, Westville, NS. The funeral will probably be celebrated Monday, September sixteenth at 11am in Holy Identify Church, Westville, NS with Father Peter MacDonald officiating. Interment will probably be within the Heatherdale Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Donations could also be made to the Holy Identify Parish, Pictou County Chapter of the VON, Aberdeen Hospital Palliative Care, or to a charity of your selection.
“Mom’s greatest joys in life were enjoying time with family and friends and the love of music.”
