Rita May Murphy's obituary , Passed away on February 20, 2026 in Moncton, New Brunswick

Rita May Murphy

June 24, 1924 - February 20, 2026 (101 years old)

Moncton, New Brunswick

Rita May Murphy's obituary , Passed away on February 20, 2026 in Moncton, New Brunswick

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Rita May Murphy

June 24, 1924 - February 20, 2026 (101 years old)

Moncton, New Brunswick

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Rita May Murphy Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rita May Murphy (Moncton, New Brunswick), who passed away on February 20, 2026, at the age of 101, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank MacDonald and Maggie MacDonald; her husband James Murphy; and her siblings, Winnie, Joseph and Ted.

She is survived by: her children, Patricia "Pat" Pothier (Claude), Michael Murphy (Dianne) and Mark Murphy (MaryAnne); her grandchildren, Heather (Tyler) and Cory (Amanda); her great grandchildren, Avalon, Logan and Isabelle (Nova Scotia); her stepgrandchildren, Curt and Kari (Jon); and her stepgreat-grandchildren, Florence and Remi (Alberta). She is also survived by several nieces, nephews.

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Funeral arrangement under the care of
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February 25, 2026

Lise Belliveau wrote a sympathy message

“Deepest condolences and sympathy to the Murphy Family😞Growing up our backyards were only separated by a white fence,Pat,Mike and Mark and we 4Goguens (Lise ,David,Michelle and Chris)and others ran back and forth freely,we have very fond memories of Rita and those years,,she was a lovely lady💔”


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February 24, 2026

Barbara Campey wrote a sympathy message

“So sorry for your loss . We are saddened to hear about Rita . She lived at Peoples Park Tower and had many friends, Our bingo crowd has lost a dear friend. We will never forget Rita Murphy, always joked about being mayor of PPT. Ann Campey”


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