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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
MURPHY, Patricia Ann - Pat passed away at Tuxedo Villa. Beloved sister of Angenora. Predeceased by parents Anna Bertha Funk and Cornelius V. Murphy. Remembered by many cousins in the U.S.A.
Pat was employed by Swift Canadian and Best Brand Meats. She was a Navy Reservist at HMCS CHIPPAWA from 1961 to 1992 as CPO 1st class. President of C.P.O. mess from 1986 to 1988, also a member of White Ensign and St. James Legion for 33 years. Pat participated in the annual Canadian MidWest Naval Curling Bonspiel. She received the Canadian Centennial Medal in 1967. She was very active in Sports Manitoba speed skating, provincial girls’ basketball, skiing, especially curling at Deer Lodge Curling Club, John Blumberg Golf, 18 holes and Sandy Hook Golf Club close to her cottage. Pat enjoyed travelling. Highlights were a golf tour to Thailand and a cruise to German Christmas Markets. Due to her Essential Tremor, she stopped these sports.
Cremation has taken place and no service will be held. Interment at Brookside Cemetery. Her parents are buried in the Military section of Brookside.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Children’s Hospital or the Grace Hospital Foundation.
Rest in Peace (The Winnipeg Free Press 02 Sep 2023)
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