Doris Winnifred (Murphy) Williams, 1934 – 2024.
Doris passed away peacefully with family present May 21, 2024 in the
Palliative Care Unit, Aberdeen Hospital.
Doris was born in Queensport, Guysborough Co., NS, on January
1, 1934. She was a daughter of the late Harry and Elsie (Spanks)
Murphy, of Trenton, NS.
She was a member of the former St. Augustine Anglican Church,
Trenton, and a member of St. George’s Anglican Church, New
Glasgow.
Doris belonged to the Michelin Social Club and several
bowling leagues in earlier years. She loved to bowl, dance and play
Bingo.
She worked numerous jobs during her working life but mostly
in retail; Claritone, Metropolitan Store, C.P. Smith and finally
K-Mart, from where she retired.
Doris was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Leo
Williams; brothers: Gary and Barry Murphy; brother-in-law, Murdock
MacKenzie.
She is survived by sisters: Eileen MacKenzie, Trenton; Brenda
Murphy, New Glasgow; nieces: Lisa MacKenzie, Halifax; Sandra MacKenzie
Ehler (Billy), Trenton; grand-nephew, Wyatt MacKenzie Ehler;
brother-in-law, Glenn (Betty) Williams, Caribou; special cousin, Ruth
Guthro, New Brunswick; special and best friend, Freda
McIntyre.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place 7-9 pm
Friday, May 24, at R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 55 Almont Ave., New
Glasgow from where funeral service will be held at 11am Saturday, May
25, with Rev. Jeanne Hunter officiating. Reception to follow the
service. Burial in Hillside Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be
made to the SPCA or Palliative Care Unit c/o Aberdeen Health
Foundation.