Passed on: March 9th, 2010
Passed peacefully away after a short illness at the Health Sciences Centre on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, Mary Bernadette Murphy of Brigus in her 63rd year. Predeceased by her parents Jack and Anna Hartley, sister Anne Marie, father and mother-in-law Bliss and Ruperta (Paddy) Murphy. Leaving to mourn her loving husband Robert; children: Tracy (Mark), Gregory (Andrea) and Suzanne (Dave); two grandsons: Alexander and Noah; sisters: Yvonne (Roy), Janet, Shelia (Wayne), Camilla (Leonard), Doss (Al), Jackie (Alex) and brothers: Richard, Dennis (Yvonne); sisters-in-law: Anne (Dave), Susan (David) and Barbara (Wayne) and special aunt and uncle Leo and Marie Quilty; as well as a large number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at Broughton's Funeral Home, Brigus, with visitation on Wednesday, March 10 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, March 11 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral to take place on Friday, March 12, 2010 at 10 a.m. from St. Patrick’s Church, Brigus. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation. Please visit www.broughtons.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
“Bob and Family, We were saddened and shocked to read about Mary's passing. We well remember her many hours of volunteer work at St. Edward's and with Sparkes/Brownies/Guides in Brigus!”
“To Robert and Family and Mary\'s family.
I learnt today from Anne about the sudden passing of your dear wife/daughter Mary. I am so sorry to hear of your sad loss. My thoughts are with you all . May the happy memories of your 40 years together give you and your family the strength to help you through each day .
Sincerely
Weny Rogers
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