Linda Murphy

Linda passed away at home with her family on January 26th, less than 5 months after diagnosis with an aggressive illness. Surviving are her husband of 37 years, John, daughter Susan and son-in-law Paul Smith of Bedford, daughter Debbie of Bedford, son John and daughter-in-law Sheri of Middle Sackville, and son Matthew and daughter-in-law Laura Oxenham of Toronto. Linda is also survived by her grandchildren Justin Kelsie, Ben and Hannah Smith and James Murphy, and by her sister Donna McCulloch of Kennetcook. She was predeceased by her parents, Leonard and Lorraine Murray of Upper Kennetcook and, in 1978, by her first husband Donald MacPhee.

Linda enjoyed sports, reading and travel, especially annual Florida vacations, but was happiest during family gatherings at home. She provided leadership and unwavering support to her family, took great pride in her children’s accomplishments, and especially enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sporting events.

Linda received outstanding care at the QEII HI Site Unit 7.4 and VG Site Unit 5A, and from the Palliative Care Team, VON, and dedicated nurses and homecare personnel who made it possible to return home to be comfortable with her family.

Visitation will take place Monday evening, January 30th from 7:00-9:00pm at J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax. Linda’s funeral will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, January 31st at St. Agnes Church, corner of Chebucto and Mumford Roads, Halifax. A reception will follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Linda’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences can be made by visiting: www.jasnowfuneralhome.com