Nancy Elizabeth Dunphy
1951-2021
Dunphy, Nancy Elizabeth, 69, Truro, passed away Thursday,
April 15, 2021, in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro.
Born in Springhill, she was the daughter of the late Charles and
Kristine (Cameron) Bird. Nancy worked as a Flagger for the Department
of Transportation, Nova Scotia Light and Power, and was a former
crossing guard. Nancy loved to play darts and go for drives with her
husband to see the deer, who she called her friends.
She is survived by her second husband of 30 years, David
Johnson; sons, Donald, Halifax, Charles (Rose), Salmon River, Carl,
Truro, Timothy, Cape Breton; daughters, Elizabeth Dunphy and Penny
Hewett, both of Halifax; several brothers; several grandchildren;
nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Carl Richard;
sisters, Bessie and Beckie.
No visitation by family request. A graveside service will
take place on Saturday, May 1st at 11:00 am, in
the Springhill Junction Cemetery, Springhill with Father Charles Offer
officiating. Due to Covid-19 and Public Health requirements, a maximum
of 250 people will be permitted to attend and masks are required.
Please bring your own chair, and practice physical distancing.
Donations in memory may be made to the Tim Horton’s
Children’s Camp, Tatamagouche, NS, or to the Colchester
SPCA. Arrangements are under the direction of the
Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private
messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing
Nancy’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A
Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Nancy Elizabeth Dunphy 19512021..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia