It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Eleanor Murphy (Underhill), in Ottawa, at the age of 95 years. She passed away quietly in her sleep on August 2, 2023, following a brief illness.
Margaret was born on June 13, 1928, to Herman and Hazel (Astle) Underhill in Quarryville, NB. Margaret is survived by her husband John Douglas “JD”, her sons Wayne (Erin) and David (Lisa), grandchildren Lyndsay (Ben), Terry, Leah-Anna, Meredith, Melissa, Meaghan and by her great-grandchildren, Nate and Brooke. She will also be dearly missed by her siblings Shirley, Clarence, Daryl, Vera, Mildred, Lorraine and Sandra. Predeceased by her parents, her bothers Reggi, Lesley and Herman and by her sisters Eva and Marie.
Margaret moved to Moncton and worked at Eatons for many years before meeting and marrying John Douglas Murphy on November 14, 1953. They had 2 children, Wayne Douglas, and David Michael. Life in a military family brought many moves from Halifax, NS to Wainwright, AB, to Montreal, QC, to Kingston, ON, to Saint John, NB, to Oromocto, NB and finally Ottawa, ON. Margaret worked for the Civil Service in Ottawa for many years before retiring in 1993.
She enjoyed knitting, needlepoint, crocheting, baking, and spending time with her many friends and neighbours in the Carson Grove neighbourhood. She loved playing cards and especially enjoyed her trips to her beloved Blackville, NB by the Miramichi River, to visit her many brothers and sisters.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1pm Monday, August 21, 2023 at Perley Health Ottawa, 1750 Russell Road in Lupton Hall.
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Gloria Fry
Linda n Wendell simpson
Our prayers are with you linda
Lois Underhill Dedam
So sorry to hear about my beautiful aunt’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Uncle Doug, Wayne & David and my aunts and uncles. ❤️??
Janice Ross
Sending my condolences and heartfelt sympathy’s to all of Margie’s family. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.
Wendell n linda simpson
Our hearts go put to family
Johanna MacDougall
Goodbye to a wonderful neighbour in Carson Grove. Always a friendly smile and a kind word, she will be missed.
Murray Paul Murphy
We will sincerely miss Margaret. She was always interested in us and our family over the years. She made baby blankets for both Sean and Amanda and our grandkids.
Peace be with you. Maria and Paul
David Murphy
The best sister in law ever. Will miss Margaret. May she Rest In Peace.
Margie was a very special person. She taught me how to make the best pie crust! Rest in peace.