Obituary of Rita Catherine Murphy

The death of Rita Catherine Murphy, wife of the late Aubrey Murphy, occurred at Embassy Hall, Quispamsis, NB on April 24, 2016. Rita was a kind and generous spirit and will be missed by all who knew her. Her life was a wonderful example of unconditional love for family and friends. Born in Irishtown, NB on February 13, 1918, she was a daughter of the late William and Sally (Donovan) Delahunt. Rita attended school in Moncton and studied at a private college in Boston. She returned to New Brunswick and worked as a medical secretary in Moncton and Sackville. Rita and Aubrey were married in 1953 and moved to Germany where Aubrey was posted with the Canadian Army. They enjoyed several years in Europe and travelled extensively throughout the continent. Upon their return to Canada they resided in Dartmouth, Summerside and Saint John where Rita was an office administrator with the Victorian Order of Nurses for many years until her retirement at age 66. She developed lifelong friendships with many of the nurses and staff including Paula Binette who remained a close friend and support until the very end. Rita and Aubrey moved to Quispamsis in 1976 and were active members at St. Mark's Catholic Church from its inception. Rita remained in Quispamsis after Aubrey’s passing and lived in her own home until age 94. She moved to Concorde Hall in 2012 and enjoyed her time at Shannex. The family would like to thank the kind employees of Concorde Hall and Embassy Hall for their wonderful care and compassion. Rita is survived by her children; Michael Murphy (Joan) and Cathie Langille (Michael) both of Saint John, sisters; Sister Maureen Delahunt of Emmitsburg, Md. and Ann Provost of Oakville, ON; grandchildren; Tyler (Allyson), Brendan (Jessica), and James (Holly) Langille and great grandchildren; Reese, Brooke and Lochlan, as well as many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Rita cherished her role as Nana, her grandchildren brought her much joy and happiness and they were blessed by her love and support. Besides her husband and her parents, she was predeceased by her infant twin sister Pauline Delahunt, sister; Sister Florence Delahunt, and brothers Edwin Delahunt and Austin Delahunt. Resting at Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis (849-2119) with visiting on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Mark's Catholic Church on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 10 AM. Interment to take place at St. Lawrence Cemetery, Irishtown, NB at a later date. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to St. Mark's Memorial Fund, or to the Alzheimers Society would also be appreciated.