Claire Murphy
1934-2022
Claire Anita Murphy, age 88. With profound sadness we would
like to announce the peaceful passing of Claire Anita Murphy,
surrounded by her loving family at home on September 18,
2022.
Born in New Glasgow on August 8, 1934, she lived most of her
life in Thorburn where she raised her family. Claire was a daughter of
the late Bill and Agnes (MacDonald)
MacGillivray.
Claire was known for her contagious smile, giving nature and
her effervescent personality which would light up every room.
She was most proud of her children and grandchildren and was
happiest when surrounded by family, extended family and friends.
Claire spent her early years working at Sobeys, caring for
her family and many others. She worked as a mail helper until the age
of 82. She took part in the Home and School and was a member of the
Catholic Women’s League for over 50
years.
She loved card parties, her own birthday party, Bingo and
Thursday night TV Bingo parties where everyone was welcome in her home
(the more the merrier!)
She was predeceased by her husband, Mike Murphy; a son in
infancy; two nephews, Bert Grice and Daniel MacGillivray; nieces, Joan
Hughes, Irene MacGillivray, Katrina Wilcox and Anita MacGillivray;
three sisters, Irene Adams, Helen MacGillivray and Mary Lou Delorey;
two brothers, Lawrence MacGillivray and Donnie MacGillivray; and many
aunts, nieces and cousins. She was the last surviving member of her
family.
She is survived by her daughter, Agnes (Paul) Buell, their 3
children, Holly, Kyle, Riley; her sons, Stephen (Lori) Murphy; and
Raymond (Rhonda) Murphy, their daughter Katie; her special God child,
Angie (Derek) Landry, and their children Claire and
Sean.
She will be remembered fondly by her many nieces and nephews
and their extended families.
Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 pm Wednesday, in the R.H. Porter
Funeral Home, 55 Almont Ave., New Glasgow. Funeral service 11 am
Thursday, in the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, with Fr. Colin MacKinnon
officiating. Burial in St. Ann’s Cemetery,
Thorburn.
“You may be gone
from my sight but you are never gone from my
heart.”
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Claire Murphy 19342022..
Death notice for the town of: New-Glasgow, Province: Nova Scotia