MURPHY Joyce (née Kelly)
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- Jul 9
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Peacefully, surrounded by her loving and caring family at Molly Ryan Resthome in New Plymouth. Aged 93 years. Much loved wife of the late Des Murphy. Cherished mother of Kerry and Fazira; Barry and Suzie; Mark and Jocelyn: Joanne and Liam; Leanne and Michael. Adored grandmother of 17 and great-grandmother of 31 and special friend of Bernie and Janine. Joyce will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Thank you to the staff at Molly Ryan resthome for the loving care provided to mum in the short time she resided there. She loved her time with you. All welcome to attend the Rosary at the Youngman’s home, 1500 SH3, Te Kuiti on Friday 11th July at 7pm. A funeral mass to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held at St George’s Church, Te Kuiti, on Saturday the 12th of July at 12pm. Joyce will be laid to rest with her beloved Des at the Te Kuiti Cemetery. Tributes can be left on our website www.vjwilliams.co.nz/funerals-tributes. All communications to Murphy Family c/- PO Box 241, Te Kuiti 3941. VJ Williams & Sons, Funeral Directors Association of NZ.
So sad to learn Joyce has passed on. She was a very special lady and I so enjoyed knowing her in my life as a child in Piopio and later while teaching at St Jo's. She had a lovely sense of fun and a gentle nature. Her hands, clever with flowers. I am thinking of her children, grandchildren and all her extended family, especially tomorrow as they come together to pay tribute. Eternal rest Grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen. Melanie Brown (nee Hallam, formerly Bird).
So very sorry to hear about Joyce’s passing. What great childhood memories I have of family get togethers. Please accept my sincere condolences to you all at this very sad time.
Fay Bint (nee Kelly)