Dr. Norma Jean Murphy passed away at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, in the company of her loved ones, on Tuesday, August 21st, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born in Charlottetown, Dr. Murphy began her lifelong journey in education at UPEI and went on to obtain a Bachelor in Nursing from Dalhousie University and a Master in Nursing from the University of British Columbia. Having served as a tenured professor at Dalhousie University’s school of Nursing for 30 years, Dr. Murphy reached the peak of her academic career in Spring 2018 with completion of a PhD from the University of South Australia. She lived out her final days in Millvale, her beloved Island retreat, forever grateful to dear friends Joan Walsh and Gloria McInnis-Perry for their unwavering support, and to the PEI palliative home care team for their compassionate care. Taking inspiration from her departed parents, Cletus and Edna, Dr. Murphy’s life was devoted to the pursuit of excellence, lifelong learning, and dedicated service to her community, her profession, and to those in need. She is survived by her siblings — Clifford Murphy, Gerard Murphy(Sharon Mullally), Ronnie Murphy (Jennifer Burgess), and Rosemary (Carl) Howard; nephews — Clark Murphy and Christopher (Jody) Howard, and nieces — Clare Murphy, Marie Joëlle (Brad) Ambler, Jessica (David ) Casely, Victoria Howard (Michael) Eakins. A funeral mass will be held at St. Dunstan’s Basilica on Saturday August 25th at 11 a.m., with reception to follow at the Haviland Club (2 Haviland Street). No visitation at personal request. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society and the PEI Palliative Care Association are gratefully acknowledged. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Hennessey Cutcliffe Charlottetown Funeral Home. On-line condolences may be made at www.islandowned.ca

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