Kathleen Murphy

Kathleen Frances "Kay" Murphy

March-21-1938 - August-31-2013

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Obituary of Kathleen Frances Murphy

Kay Murphy Kathleen Frances Marguerite Murphy, 75, of Smiths Falls, Ontario, died peacefully on August 31, 2013 in the presence of family. She was predeceased by her parents, Edna and Roy Greer, step-father Clarence ‘Joe’ Foeller, Harold’s twin brother Harry, and her beloved husband, Dr. W. Ormond Murphy. She leaves behind her children and step-children, Kelly Mask (Peter), Lori Murphy (Andrea), Ormond Murphy (Cathie), Diane Nolting (Dave), Mary-Lou Souter (John), Jane Willis (Don), and John Murphy (Donnalyn), and many grandchildren. As well, mourning her loss are her brothers and sister, Gerald Greer (Dolores) Dorothy Paul (Jack), and Harold Greer (Jean), members of the Mask family, and many good and loving friends and neighbours. A Service of Remembrance will be held for Kay at Blair & Son, Funeral Home, Smiths Falls Chapel on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 1 p.m., followed by a reception catered by her dear friends, James Perkins and Luc Philippe. Thank-you to all who helped Kay stay in her home, in particular, her caregivers at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, Meals on Wheels, and the South East Community Care Access Centre. Thanks as well, to the outstanding clinical team at Kingston General Hospital, who made Kay’s passing so very gentle. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Lanark County Interval House (https://www.canadahelps.org/services/wa/dnm/en/#/page/9227), a charity Kay held close to her heart.