Sarah Catherine Elizabeth Murphy Obituary
We bid farewell to Sarah Catherine Elizabeth Murphy (Inverness, Nova Scotia), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 31, 2025 at the age of 84. Sarah Catherine Elizabeth touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sarah Catherine Elizabeth Murphy to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alphonsus Ryan and Sadie Ryan (MacLeod); her son Alphonsus Gerard; her husband Bowden; her siblings, Francis, James (late Pat), Bernard, Liguori, Jerome, Gertrude and Noreen; and her siblings-in-law, Betty Ryan, Sandy Sanford and Art Surette.
She is survived by: her children, Willie (Karen), Johnny (Gail Gibbons), Ellen (Rodney Gillis), Phonsey (Carrie), Elaine (John McDonald) and Darrell (Linda MacDonald); her grandchildren, Logan Gillis (Megan MacPherson), Ryan Murphy, Jennifer Lewis (Michael), Shawn Murphy, Dylan Murphy, Mitchell Murphy, Kaylan Murphy, Marli Gillis, James Murphy, Jake Gillis, Daniel Murphy, Nickolas Murphy and Lexi McDonald; her siblings, Helen Surette (late Art), Jack, Bryden (Maxine), Mary Elizabeth Nahirny (Mike) and AJ; her siblings-in-law, Mary Ryan and Andy Leochko; her friend Marie Moran; and her caregivers, Mary MacNeil, Amber MacDonald, Nicole Hawley, Maillet, Sonier, Chiasson, Dr Lowry, Dr Amy MacDonald, Dr William Booth and Ronata Brophy. She is also survived by many nieces & nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 5th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Port Hood & Area Resting Place. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 6th 2025 at 3:00 PM. A burial will be held on Friday, June 6th 2025 at the St Peter's Parish Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Port Hood & Area Resting Place.