Florence M. Murphy
Born In: Georges River
Passed in: North Sydney
Passed on: March 18th, 2014
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Florence Milida Murphy, age 68, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, on Tuesday March 18, 2014 at her home.
Born in Georges River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Reid and Dorothy (Richards) (Reid) Seymour.
She was employed for a number of years at the Cara Restaurant in the Marine Atlantic Terminal, later at Bottoms Up Pub and then at the North Sydney Fire Hall. Florence was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, North Sydney, and was an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Church. Florence was well known for her amazing sense of humour and sharp wit. She enjoyed singing, playing and entertaining the residents of the guest homes in the local area.
Florence is survived by her husband Richard Murphy; her children, Kenny (Laura) Francis, Joy Francis, Carla Murphy (Keith Styles), Gordie Murphy (Allison Fitzgerald) and Kim (Adair) MacLellan; her five grandchildren, Albert, Emma, Jordan, Justin and Ariel and one great-grandchild Charlie. Also surviving are her siblings, Paulette Powers, Geraldine (Robert) MacKinnon, Percy (Carol) Reid, Joanne (Nelson) Scott, Mary Lou Reid, Rick (Monique) Reid, Ruth (Rick) Rioux, Gord (Sherry) Seymour and Dave Seymour (Jeanie Kaulback); sister-in-law Gloria Reid, brother-in-law George Pink and several nieces and nephews.
Florence was predeceased by her son-in-law Keith Francis, sister Joan Pink and brother Joe Reid.
Visitation for Florence will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church, North Sydney, with Rev. John Hannem officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church Fund.
Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com.
