Mildred 'Millie' Murphy
Born In: Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: January 25th, 2011
It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Mildred Hewitt Murphy, 85, formerly of Coxheath on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney.
Born in Whitney Pier, she was the daughter of the late Heber and Hattie (Hewitt) Lake.
Millie was a member of the United Protestant Church of Sydney River, where she enjoyed singing in the choir. In 1945, she attended Nova Scotia Normal College in Truro. Millie taught at Whitney Pier Elementary and Coxheath Elementary until 1961, when she chose to stay at home and raise her family. She was a member of the IODE and the Riverview Y's Menettes.
Surviving are her loving and devoted husband of 60 years, Samuel; daughters, Mary Ellen (Vincent) Strautmanis, New York and Joan (Terry) Haliburton, Antigonish; brother, Howie (Aggie), Coxheath; grandchildren, Alexa, Max, Olivia, Claire, Oskar and Sophia Strautmanis, Luke and Chelsea Haliburton.
Millie was predeceased by her brother, Roger.
Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Friday 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Millie's life will be held Saturday 11 a.m. at the United Protestant Church of Sydney River, with Rev. Dana Feltmate officiating. Interment in Alfred Smith Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Society or a charity of one's choice.
The family would like to thank the staff of St. Anne's Bay, Harbourstone for their exceptional care of Millie.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca.
