• Anita Theresa Murphy ( nee King )

    February 19, 2023

  • Passed peacefully away on February 18, 2023, at James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre, surrounded by her loving husband of 72 years, Anthony, and their 9 children: Anita Theresa Murphy (nee King). She was 95 years old.

    Born on April 7, 1927, in Long Harbour, Anita was a loving mother to Trudy (Clyde Brown), Sharleen (Gerard Butler), Anthony, Nicholas (Julie), Craig (Clare), Karen (Christian Menard), James, Scott (Kim) and John (Dahlia). She adored her 24 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

    Predeceased by her granddaughter Lindsay, parents, James and Mary King, brothers Anthony and John and sisters Bride, Agatha, Catherine, Elizabeth, Gertrude, Mary, and Ann.

    Anita was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who planted the seeds of her love into all she met. She will be remembered for her dedication to her family, humor, and her kind and comforting approach to others. She loved to read, knit, and garden. She was our historian with a wonderful memory of her family’s history who remembered and celebrated all our birthdays and anniversaries with cards and phone calls. She was a bright light in our lives and will be dearly missed.

    Special thanks to the staff at Oram’s  Birchview Manor where she spent her final years and to the staff who provided care at James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre.

    The funeral will be held in Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Long Harbour on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 1pm. Visitation will take place at the church on Monday, February 20, from 2 – 4 pm and 7 – 9pm. Interment to follow in Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery.

    No flowers by request. Donations can be made to the Diabetes Canada (www.diabetes.ca) or a charity of your choice.

    Please visit www.hollowaysfuneralhome.ca to sign the memorial guest book or send a message of condolence.

    Anita

  • 19 comments

    Bernard Murphy

    19 Feb 2023

    It is hard to put into words the loss of a reverred personality such as Anita (King) Murphy of Long Harbour, My thoughts and condolences go out to Anthony and the family. She will be sorrily missed by residents of Long Harbour and Mt. A. Heights. R.I.P.

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    Chris King

    19 Feb 2023

    My condolences

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    Lena (Hickey) Sutton

    19 Feb 2023

    Anthony and family so sorry to hear of Anita’a passing. Sincere condolences to you and your families. May Anita rest in peace.

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    PAUL WHITE

    19 Feb 2023

    Sending heartfelt condolences on the passing of a wonderful lady. Always a kind word and a beautiful smile.

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    Diane Burke Lynch

    19 Feb 2023

    Karen, to You, your Dad and all the Family... So sorry for your loss! My sincere condolences to you all. I remember your darling Mom, ‘always so pleasant and caring. Cherish the fond memories. May they help you during this sad time. Sincerely, Diane Burke Lynch and Family

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    Leonard Murphy

    20 Feb 2023

    So sorry for the family's lost , my deepest condolences to you all.

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    Leonard Murphy

    20 Feb 2023

    So sorry for the family's lost , my deepest condolences to you all.

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    Sam and Marina Philpott

    20 Feb 2023

    To Scott andKim and all the Murphy Family. Sorry to hear of Anitas passing . She was a beautiful Lady and we enjoyed our short talks when we seen her and Mr Murphy at church.Hold on to your memories.REST IN PEACE Mrs Murphy.you will always be in our prayers

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    Shirley Rimiller

    20 Feb 2023

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Anita was a beautiful lady. Some of my fondest memories were at her house in Long Harbor. RIP 🙏🏻

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    Donna Hill

    20 Feb 2023

    Dear Aunt Anita, I wish I was able to have seen you once again. I will miss visiting you on my visits. I have so many cherished memories of your love. You will be dearly missed. You are now home with your siblings. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.

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    Tom and Jean Bruce

    20 Feb 2023

    Sincere condolences to Anthony and all the family on the passing of Anita. She certainly was a lovely lady and always had a smile for everyone. Rest in Peace, Anita.

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    Suzie and Wayne Ioviero

    20 Feb 2023

    Everyone is in our thoughts and prayers.

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    Carmelita Butland Bruce

    20 Feb 2023

    To All the Family of the Late Anita Murphy, especially her dear husband, Anthony: Thoughts and prayers are with everyone during this sad and difficult time on the loss of your beloved! May God bestow His Blessings on all! I’m sorry I was unable to pay my personal respects! Carmelita Butland Bruce and family

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    David & Maureen Keating

    20 Feb 2023

    Sincere condolences to The Murphy family on the loss of your loved one. Anita was such a beautiful and friendly soul. Always a beautiful smile so mild mannered and kind. Always a soft spoken hello and a smile when seeing her in church. A beautiful lady gone to rest. Hugs to all the family ❤️❤️

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    Vera (Hann) McCarthy

    21 Feb 2023

    Mr Murphy and all the Murphy family - my deepest condolences on the loss of your darling wife and Mother. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Rest In Peace Mrs Murphy 🙏

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    Bridget (Murphy) Keating

    21 Feb 2023

    I am sending sincere condolences to Uncle Anthony and all my cousins on the passing of Aunt Anita, your dear wife and mother. As you mourn her passing, you will find ways to celebrate her long and well-lived life. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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    Jacquie King

    22 Feb 2023

    So sorry to hear that Aunt Anita had passed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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    Russell & Helen White

    25 Feb 2023

    Scott, Kim, and all the Murphy families - we were sorry to hear of the recent passing of your mother, grandmother.... Through the years, we've heard nothing but praise from Brittany about her wonderful Nan and Pop. Mrs. Murphy will be missed. Sincere sympathy to all of you, but especially to Mr. Murphy on the loss of his loving wife. May she rest in peace.

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    Anita Ward (Hunt)

    28 Feb 2023

    My sincerest condolences to all of you. Many good memories growing up next door, she was truly a kind gentle soul, always with a beautiful friendly smile. Treasure your memories. 💔

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