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Linda Marie Jeanne Cecile Murphy (nee Hillinger)
July 12 1939 – January 10 2025
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Linda Murphy announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and dear friend to many in her 86th year.
Predeceased by her husband Paul Murphy (2024) and daughter Donna Zaruk (2024). She leaves behind sons Michael and Kevin (Linda) Murphy and son-in-law Brian Zaruk. Cherished Nannie to grandchildren Matthew (Chelsea Marr), Allison (Gavin Lutz) and Daniel Zaruk, Justin (Theresa Merwin) Murphy and Stephanie (Rocco) Milana. Great grandmother to Rayna, Luca, Sydney and Levi.
Linda was born and raised in Montreal, where she studied at Luke Callaghan Memorial School. She was keen in the fashion and modelling industry throughout her younger years. Linda met Paul and they married in February of 1960. The family settled in Grimsby in 1965 where she was very involved throughout the community. She was known as Madame Murphy, the well-loved French teacher to thousands of students in the Niagara Catholic school board. Linda was a prominent member of Jericho House, the Canadian Federation of University Women Club and the WLMH Auxiliary team. She took pride in her many years doing prenatal tours at the hospital.
Linda was fortunate to spend much of her life traveling with her husband Paul. They loved to frequent Barbados, Aruba, Florida and were able to enjoy many, many cruises. Her favourite trips were when she returned every summer to the cottage at Lac Hughes in the Laurentians.
The family would like to thank the Palliative Care team and the wonderful staff and volunteers at McNally House Hospice. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will occur at Stonehouse-Whitcomb in Grimsby on Friday January 17th from 5-8 pm, with prayers and tributes at 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations may be made in her honour to McNally House Hospice.
Friday January 10th 2025
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death notice Linda Marie Jeanne Cecile Murphy Hillinger Friday January 10th 2025
obituaries notice Linda Marie Jeanne Cecile Murphy Hillinger Friday January 10th 2025
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Linda Marie Jeanne Cecile Murphy Hillinger Friday January 10th 2025 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
