Obituaries

DOROTHY ANGELA MURPHY (nee JACOBS)

Dorothy passed away peacefully at Brightwater Linden Pointe, Winnipeg, Manitoba on July 12, 2023 at the age of 100 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Carol, Dorothy, Bill, Clifford (Brenda), Teresa (Gordon), and Patrick (Jennifer); grandchildren: Patrick, Brian, Clifford, Allan, Steven, Lori, Matthew, Tricia, Angel, Kevin, Erin, Dennis, Kathleen and Michael; great-grandchildren: Xzander, Zachary, Téa, James, Addison, Hannah, Amélie, Zach, Cassidy, Gabrielle, Eve, and Andrea. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Clifford Matthew Murphy in 1974, and her eldest daughter Marie in 2017.

Dorothy was born to Patrick and Margaret Jacobs on October 2, 1922 in Vancouver, BC where she grew up with her younger siblings Mary and Bill. She met Clifford Murphy while attending grade school and they married in 1942 during the war. Marie was born while Clifford served in the Royal Air Force Ferry Command from 1940 to 1945. Upon his return to Vancouver, they welcomed two new additions to the family, Carol and Dorothy. Clifford’s career in the Armed Forces then took the family to Quebec where Bill, Clifford, Teresa, and Patrick were born.

As a military family, Dorothy coordinated many family moves to cities including Saint-Hubert, Edmonton, and Winnipeg. No matter where the family found themselves, Dorothy made each place feel like home. She was a wonderful and caring mother, who filled the house with love and laughter. Her door was always open to those around her, including many neighbourhood children she looked after. She was a great listener, storyteller, and loyal friend, who enriched the communities she lived in.

After Dorothy’s husband passed away in 1974, she attended Red River College, obtained her driver’s license, and worked at Mappins Jewellers. She was very hardworking, strong and independent. She loved to host family gatherings, read, and do daily crossword puzzles. Her faith was also very important to her, and she was an active, long-time member of St. Charles Parish.

Dorothy was always kind, intelligent, sensible and caring. Happiness for Dorothy came from making the people around her happy. Those who knew Dorothy loved her for her warm smile, willingness to help others, and great sense of humour. She will be truly missed.

The family is grateful to the staff, caregivers, and nurses at Brightwater Linden Pointe, as well as the community at The Westhaven.

A mass and celebration of life will be held at St Charles Catholic Parish (320 St. Charles St.) on Tuesday, August 1 at 2:00 pm. Interment to follow.