Roberta Harrison
1934-2019
Surrounded by the love of her family, Roberta Willena Charlene
Harrison of Plaster Rock, NB, passed away peacefully at Hotel Dieu St.
Joseph Hospital on December 26, 2019 at the age of 85 years.
Roberta was born in Plaster Rock, NB, on May 7, 1934. She was the
daughter of the late Charles J. and Sarah “Sadie” (Roulston)
Murphy.
Roberta is survived by her children, Karen (Ron) Green of Weaver, NB,
Colleen (Alvin) Hamilton of Sisson Brook, NB, Kendall (Carmen Gill)
Harrison of Rusagonis, NB, and her daughter-in-law, Stephanie Murphy
of Plaster Rock, NB.
She was the loving grandmother / nana to Jennifer Walker (Terry Mann),
Ryan (Karyn) Hamilton, Alicia (Christian) Taylor, Sarah (Kris) Jensen,
Brian (Mandy) Hamilton, Alaina Murphy (Kevin Connors), Tyler (Ashley)
Green, Ashley Murphy (Greg Madsen), and Isaac Harrison.
Grammy Bert was so loved by her great grandchildren, Ben and Addy
Hamilton, Landon and Kayden Connors, and Lyanna Jensen.
She is also survived by her many nieces and nephews on both sides of
her family. They were special to her and she loved them all. She also
had many special friends who will also miss her.
She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Emerson Harrison; her
son Robert “Bob” Murphy; her daughter, Esther Ann; and her
brothers, Richard, Howard, and Junior Murphy.
Roberta worked at Tobique Valley Hospital for many years and when she
retired she spent her time laughing and visiting her many friends. Her
greatest joy was being part of the lives of her grandchildren and
great grandchildren and watching them grow and flourish.
Resting at St. Andrew’s United Church in Plaster Rock, NB, with
visitation on Thursday, January 9, 2020 from 11 am – 1 pm with a
Celebration of Life to follow at 1:30 pm. Rev. Steven Longmoore
officiating. Interment will be in the Plaster Rock Community Cemetery
at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Andrew’s United Church,
the DunRoamin Stray and Rescue, or the Momma Bear Cancer Fund would be
appreciated by the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brunswick Funeral Home,
Perth-Andover and Plaster Rock.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Roberta Harrison 19342019..
Death notice for the town of: Plaster Rock, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick