Arthur “Art” Wellesley Murphy
April 26, 2022
Arthur Murphy
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Arthur (Art) Wellesley Murphy at 68 of Lower Sackville, NS on April 26, 2022 at Parkstone Enhanced Care (Citadel Court) Halifax, Nova Scotia
Art was born in Edmonton, Alberta on October 26, 1953 to the late Arthur Wellesley (Wes) Murphy and Dorothy Murphy (Ferster).
Art was the oldest of six siblings.
The Murphy’s moved to Grande Prairie, Alberta when Art was young where the family settled.
Art graduated from Grande Prairie Composite High School.
After high school graduation he took a carpentry course and studied for two years at Alberta Bible College.
Art moved to Lower Sackville Nova Scotia in 1983 and spent his career in the construction /renovation field.
In March 1984 Art met Debbie (Larder) and they married Apr 1985 and together welcomed two children Holly and Alex
Art accepted Jesus Christ as his personal saviour when he was 16 years old after getting a free ticket to a Billy Graham movie called The Restless Ones at the Gaiety Theatre in Grande Prairie.
His faith was extremely important to him and he faithfully served the Lord throughout his life in generosity and sweat equity. He was a member of Rock Church for 39 years and was active as an usher and was very involved in the men’s prison ministry.
When our son Alex became involved in basketball, so did Art. He was also the first president of the Sackville Minor Basketball Association.
Art spent the last year of his life at Parkstone Enhanced Care suffering from Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia.
Tammy, Lori, Sumi and the staff of Citadel Court took wonderful care of Art and enjoyed his sarcastic humour.
Our family can’t thank the staff enough for making his last year so pleasant.
Our family would also like to thank Derek Clark for being Art’s caregiver the last year he was living at home. He enjoyed the visits and conversations.
Art was a very loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather.
As Holly and Alex grew into adulthood he was always available to lend a helping hand or figure out ways that he could assist them.
Art loved his grandchildren Iris and Ezra and enjoyed spending time with them.
Art is survived by his mother Dorothy Murphy, Kelowna, B.C. wife of 37 years Debbie Murphy (Larder) ,daughter Holly (Nathan Olsen ) Lower Sackville, NS , son Alexander (Alexandria McDonald) and cherished grandchildren Iris and Ezra Riverview, New Brunswick
He is also survived by siblings Ellery (Candace),Kelowna BC, only sister Darlene(Jack McKnight),Kelowna BC , Dale(Frances),Wanham, Alberta, Blaine(Michele),Kelowna BC and Daniel(Kathleen),Grande Prairie ,Alberta, along with many nieces, ,nephews, ,cousins, and wonderful friends across the country.
His ashes will be laid to rest at a graveside service on Saturday, May 21 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lower Sackville Nova Scotia. (rain or shine) All are welcome.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of NS.
SERVICES
Graveside Service
Saturday, May 21, 2022
11:00 AM
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Arthur Art Wellesley Murphy April 26 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Dartmouth, Province: Nova Scotia