Obituary of Lydia Mae Murphy

MURPHY, Lydia Mae – age 95, of Upper Nine Mile River, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on January 7, 2020 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Renfrew Gold Mines, she was a daughter of the late Vance and Hilda (Thompson) Custance. In her earlier years, she was a teacher, mostly in one room schoolhouses and enjoyed sharing stories of this time in her life. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother - known to her family as Grammie. She loved to laugh and had a wonderful sense of humour. She and her loving husband Harold spent 53 years together until his passing in 2009. She possessed a wealth of information about her community and its history and was often called upon to verify information and identify folks in old photos, etc. She was the last known living person to have been born in Renfrew Gold Mines. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn (Stan) Brown; grandchildren, Ian (Brenda) Thrones, Amy Thrones; great grandchildren, Jaxon White, Addison White and Vance Thrones; sister, Margaret (Hugh) Creelman; nieces, Christene Creelman and Brenda Creelman. Visitation will take place beginning 1pm Monday, January 13 until time of service at 2pm both in Ettinger Funeral Home, 2812 Highway 2, Shubenacadie, Rev. Martin Reid officiating.. Reception to follow. Interment will be held at a later date. Donations to Sand Hill Cemetery, Upper Nine Mile River or the Women’s Institute of Upper Nine Mile River would be appreciated. The family wishes to thank the nursing staff at Colchester East Hants Health Centre for their compassionate care. Condolences, words of comfort and memories of Lydia may be shared with the family at: www.ettingerfuneralhome.com