Mary Mae Murphy

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Mae (LeLievre) Murphy, 72, of Sydney, Nova Scotia after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by members of her family. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and her greatest passion was for her children and grandchildren.

Besides being a longtime volunteer at the Cancer Center at the Regional Hospital, she worked for Mabou Gardens and the Central Supplies Garden Center and was a member and supporter of Her Tops Group and the Cape Breastoners Dragon Boat Team.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Cliff Murphy, Sydney; daughter, Michelle Murphy, Sydney; sons, Timothy (Verna) Murphy, Fort McMurray AB, Craig (Nancy) Murphy, Fort McMurray, AB; grandchildren, Shalyn, Tessa and Shayleen, Fort McMurray, AB and Alyssa, Sydney, NS, Mitchell, Cold Lake, AB, Nathanial (Kayley) Fort McMurray AB and Ethan, Sydney, NS; sisters, Beatrice (Leonel Cormier) East Margaree, NS; Annette (Francis MacLellan) Inverness, NS, Angie LeLievre, Inverness NS; brothers, Paul (Marie) LeLievre, Inverness, NS; Clifford (Debbie) Sydney, NS; sisters-in-law, Ellen MacIsaac, Dartmouth NS, Janet Murphy, Denman Island, BC; brothers-in-law, Floyd (Gloria) Murphy, Richmond, BC and Danford (Debbie) Murphy, Mabou, NS; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents she was predeceased by her sister, Dina (Paul MacInnis), Louisdale, NS; brothers, Johnnie Boy, Inverness, NS and Joe (Denise) LeLievre, Kitchener, ON; sister-in-law, Lyndsey (Janet Murphy) Jennings.

Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held in Inverness Funeral Home on June 21, 2024 from 3-7 pm. Funeral Mass to take place in Stella Maris Church, Inverness on June 22, 2024 at 11:00 am with burial to follow in the parish cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton County or a charity of choice.

Online condolences may be made to: www.invernessfuneralhome.com