Joanne MURPHY

Joanne (Jo) McLean Everett Greens, Moncton, (formerly of Riverview) Following a courageous battle with cancer, Jo was surrounded by her family when she passed away peacefully at the age of 65 on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at the Moncton City Hospital. Born in Halifax, NS, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Eileen Murphy (Riverview Recorder). Having moved to Riverview in 1948 she lived most of her life in greater Moncton. She was a devoted mother, wife and grandmother, and was a good friend to many. She loved to socialize and beat Felix at a good game of pool. She was a member of Bo Diddley’s Lounge, Moncton Dart Club and J.R.’s Lounge. She was an avid quilter who enjoyed many types of needlework and shared her love for needlework with her children. She was retired from Human Resources Canada where she worked for many years as a Compensation Specialist for which part of her job was helping people retire. Jo will be lovingly remembered and missed by her husband of 45 years, Felix (Kat); her five daughters Maryanne Wright (Dana), Riverview, Maureen Gillis (Bruce), Wilmot, NS, Eileen Walsh (Darren), Cornwall, PEI, Patti-Lynn Lebans (Ramie Girouard), Ammon, Sheila Oyler (David), Halifax, NS, and one son Dan (Lisa), Denwood, Alberta; brothers Robert (Ann), Ontario, and Michael (Patricia), Shediac, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She loved and was loved by her grandchildren Robert and Tamara Wright, Matthew Gillis, Alicia and Caleb Walsh, Joceline and Jeremie Lebans, and Jena McLean. Visitation at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995) Wednesday 2-4,7-9. Funeral service at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home Chapel Thursday May 25, 2006, 1:30pm, Rev. J.B.Mallais officiating. Reception following the service. Interment, Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Dieppe. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice. www.fergusonknowlesfh.com