Eleanor Olive Murphy
July 7, 1948 – Aug 16, 2019
Died peacefully on Friday, August 16 at a vacation cottage, Round Lake, Ontario. Eleanor was the Daughter of Maurice J Murphy (Ottawa) and Olive Acton (Basken) Murphy (Ottawa). Eleanor was born in Ottawa, Ontario but lived her last 20 years part time in Australia. She will be so very sadly missed by her sister Barbara (Ottawa), best friend Cheryl Bates, (Australia) and by her many friends, companions and former staff at both Arc Industries and Quinlan (OCAPDD). Will be dearly remembered by many Basken, Murphy and Graff cousins. Eleanor is predeceased by her loving second mother, Jean Frances Graff who nurtured her and treated her as her own for 44 years.
Eleanor was an adventurous, gentle loving soul with a wicked sense of humour, she brought sunshine to all the people she met.
Eleanor was a careful and accurate worker in the workshop at OCAPDD and she also attended and graduated in continuing education in the adult special education program.
Eleanor’s health started to fail 3 years ago, but she took each day in her stride in an uncomplaining way, rewarding us with a knowing look and a little smile. She appreciated the special care of the PSW’s that attended to her from Bayshore and VHA and the dedicated visiting nurses from Carefor. The PSWS were with her for 2.5 to 3 years providing loving and loyal care. This special care was set up through her LHIN case manager Kelly Chard and sensitive coordinators at Bayshore. Special thanks goes to the many women and men who enriched her life over the years as activity companions, art facilitators, respite providers and yoga partners. We are very grateful for the continuing home based service provided in Massage and Physiotherapy by Nada Skerl and Katie Ireland respectively. Critical medical care was provided by Dr Owen Hughes for Eleanor’s adult years and Dr Debbie Caddigan for her senior years. Dr Caddigan went the extra mile making frequent house calls and finding a treatment to address Eleanor’s Vascular Dementia so that Eleanor was able to reclaim her positive happy nature.
Friends are invited to visit the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave. Thursday evening from 5 to 8 pm. Funeral Service will be held Friday August 23 in the Scred Space at 2:30 pm with burial and reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to OCAPDD www.ocapdd.on.ca or Camp Misquah, www.campmisquah.com would be much appreciated.
Digital Guestbook
Lesley May
Rob Moore
My thoughts are with you Barbara and I will say prayer for Eleanor on Thursday
Jane Blackmore and Patrick Sinnott
We are thinking of you Barb and know that Eleanor had the best care and love from you and your family, that kept her happy all her life. Be strong in the days ahead.
Liz Curnow
Sorry to hear about Eleanor. She was such a happy loving person who spread her sunshine to everyone. Always good for a cuddle and a chat (and a coffee). Barb you were the best sister Eleanor could have had and the love and support you provided were way beyond being a big sister.
Your's and Eleanor's Aussie family - Cheryl and most of Yorketown - will miss her dearly. I always thought of Eleanor as a happy little garden gnome who should have been playing in the flower bed. Obviously, God needed another bright and
happy person to spread her sunshine in His garden and Eleanor ticked all the boxes. Thinking of you and Cheryl. Liz
Bronny, Phil and Kelli
We loved all the special times when El stayed with us. I especially remember her new colour and hair cut and how proud she was! A beautiful soul who lived a great life! Love to Barb, Cheryl and families xxx????????
Leeanne and David Bates
Condolences to Barb friends and family. Will always remember her cheeky smile and fantastic colouring skills.
Barry and Celia Squire
We will miss Eleanor and her hugs and many questions. Thinking of you Barb at this sad time
Monica Yeung
I'll always remember Eleanor for how she found delight in absolutely everything! Thinking of you!
Cynthia Schutt
Barb
My deepest sympathies. A donation to Camp Misquah has been made in Eleanor's memory. I fondly remember meeting Eleanor in Australia and colouring and reading together!
Cynthia Schutt
My deepest sympathies at the loss of your sister. I fondly remember first meeting Eleanor in Australia and colouring and reading together.
Sincere sympathy, Barb. Eleanor will be remembered with much fondness by her many friends in Yorketown South Australia.