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MAUREEN MARGARET MURPHY
Date of Passing: Dec 11, 2023
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMAUREEN MARGARET MURPHY
Today, our hearts are broken as we mourn the loss of our beloved sister Maureen. Her bright light and huge heart left us far too soon, but we will always remember her wit, warmth, love and generosity. Maureen passed on December 11, 2023 of complications from COPD.
Maureen was predeceased by her father Dr. Claude Murphy, her mother Winnifred “Peggy” Murphy, her sister Kathleen “Kate” Murphy (Mike Waldram deceased), and her husband Gerry Leger. She is survived by her sister Aileen (Greg), brothers Robert (Anne) and Paul (Barbara), nephews Sean (Danielle) and Brady (Sarah), and niece Brittany, as well as our honorary sister Lynne Richardson.
Maureen’s first love was music. She was classically trained for many years and was usually a finalist at the Manitoba Music Festival. Maureen and her sisters were educated at Convent of the Sacred Heart in Winnipeg, where the Glee Club was an all-important activity. She still has many ‘sisters’ from the Convent. Opera may have been her career, had she not discovered Aretha Franklin. Her first band – Sugar ‘n’ Spice – included her sisters and they had some success with release of a record – “The Cruel War”. Music took Maureen all over Canada and the northern USA, playing with such bands as Toronto’s “Shooter”, Winnipeg’s “Zdenka”, “LesQ” and “Crowcuss” and many others.
Her music career led naturally into broadcasting – she spent several years co-hosting a morning radio show with Don Percy, where her natural wit and sense of humour shone.
Mo – a family nickname – if she let you call her Mo, you were special indeed. Mo had an amazing ability to collect friendships. She would happily commit her time and resources to her friends, and they would happily reciprocate. She was a very good friend with a soft, forgiving manner.
As her family aged, she took on the responsibility of being the point person for Dad and Mum’s care throughout their final years. She always welcomed their friends and visitors and made them part of her life. She found great purpose and comfort in her companionship with her father in his twilight years, and his ability to live and eventually pass on in his own home would not have been possible without her love and support. Her family thanks her.
We are so grateful for the time, the laughter and the love we’ve shared with Maureen. If you wish to communicate with Maureen’s family, please use this email address: maureen@mvscs.com. A celebration of her life will be held in the spring.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 23, 2023, Dec 23, 2023
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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To Maureen Murphy's Family. Hello Paul and Family. With my deepest sympathy to you and your extended family who will so miss your beautiful sister, Maureen. Please let me know if there will be a public celebration or memorial service for Mo. Thank you. Blessings & Love, Pat Reid ❤️ - Posted by: patricia reid (Friend ) on: Jan 11, 2024
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Hello Murph! I was looking at a great article about the Sugar and Spice just before you passed. You were so cool. White plastic over the knee GoGo boots and mini skirt!!! You and Kathleen and Ailene (Izzeey Wizzzeey) were so beautiful, and, man, could you SING & PERFORM AND ENTERTAIN! "I Got The Music In Me!!" You nailed it, Murph. We were so close at such a young age and vulnerable time. The best was that we cared for and loved each other. I certainly benefitted from your love...and joyful spirit. Peacefully Rest, Sweetheart. Love Surrounds You. Patti - Posted by: patricia reid (Friend ) on: Jan 08, 2024
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Remembering a time when we were kids and we had a Murphy reunion when I was about 13/14. I loved singing with my cousins. It was so much fun and felt so good. Then another time I remember seeing the Sugar and Spice at a dance/concert in the Regional gym in Yorkton. Loved visiting at your mom and dad ‘s home in Winnipeg. I wish we had spent more time together as cousins. Time passes and now fewer remain. My sincere condolences to Ailene , Robert and Paul. It is a heavy loss to loose your sister Maureen. Take care and Id love to see you again. The Jim and Helen Murphy kids are all in Saskatoon these days. Please let us know if ever you are our way. Judy - Posted by: Judy Solheim ( Murphy/Kuling) (First cousin) on: Dec 26, 2023
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I'm sorry for your loss. Paul and family. - Posted by: Joyce Lancaster (Friend) on: Dec 23, 2023
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Maureen was so much fun! I remember a very cold winter driving in her two seater sports car with no heat, cleaning the inside windows and laughing. Then another memory comes to mind where we were going to make Thai rolls as a business. But we couldn’t roll them well and kept running to Stephen and Andrew’s for more wine. Maureen was great to work with and play with and loved her family so much. Maureen, I am sure you are up there laughing with Don Kirton and Bob Holliday. - Posted by: Jocelyn Greenwood (Friend and work colleague) on: Dec 23, 2023