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Josephine Jacqueline Murphy Cotreau

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Birth	:	26 Aug 1926 Wedgeport, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death	:	6 Sep 2020 Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial	:	Saint-Michel Parish Cemetery, Wedgeport, Yarmouth County, Canada
Coordinate	:	43.7426374, -65.9833777
Description	:	Today we announce the loss of our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and a friend to many, Josephine Jacqueline Murphy-Cotreau. Mom is the last of the 14 children of Captain Will Murphy and his wife Frances (LeBlanc) of Wedgeport. She lost her father at the age of seven, but with so many older brothers, she never lacked for paternal affection and support, especially from her brother Walter Murphy. She loved her family and neighbourhood in Wedgeport, where her many cousins filled her childhood with happy memories. She married our father, Edwin Surette, also of Wedgeport and settled for a number... Read More	Today we announce the loss of our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and a friend to many, Josephine Jacqueline Murphy-Cotreau. Mom is the last of the 14 children of Captain Will Murphy and his wife Frances (LeBlanc) of Wedgeport. She lost her father at the age of seven, but with so many older brothers, she never lacked for paternal affection and support, especially from her brother Walter Murphy. She loved her family and neighbourhood in Wedgeport, where her many cousins filled her childhood with happy memories. She married our father, Edwin Surette, also of Wedgeport and settled for a number of years in Halifax, where her three children were born and where she met her best friend for life, Vina Pothier. A longing for Wedgeport brought them home where they purchased a bungalow and lived for many years. After Dad passed, she eventually remarried Lawrence “Del" Cotreau and moved to Revere, Mass, keeping her home in Wedgeport for holiday visits. After 12 years, the couple moved to Wedgeport and resided there until illness dictated that they could no longer live at home. After the passing of Del, Mom moved to The Meadows, where she spent the last three years of her life. She was cared for by so many wonderful people there under the medical direction of Drs Horton and Chandler. Mom loved her family above all else and the isolation of the past months due to COVID 19 was her last cross to bear. Josephine was predeceased by all of her Murphy siblings, Willie; Marguerite; Leo; Walter; Minnie; Loran; Roderick; Norma; Patrick; Michael; Madeline; little Jackie and baby Willard and many of their spouses who were great friends. She was predeceased by a son in law, Elden LeBlanc. In 2009 she lost her beloved son, Roland Surette, to cancer. She is survived by her son, Eldon (Ruth) Surette, Edmonton, Alberta, daughter Donna (Jack) Messenger, Barrington Passage, daughter in law Ellen Surette (Kevin Pothier), Wedgeport, grandson Morgan (Trudy) Surette, Wedgeport, N S, grand-daughters Melanie (Justin) d’Entremont, North East Point, Jan Jones (Steve Marcelynas), Connecticut, step-grandchildren, Travis Messenger (Heidi) Clyde River; Troy (EunJung) Messenger, Bridgewater; Amber Brannen, Argyle; Stephen Townsend, Wedgeport. Also, she had eight great-grandchildren, Baylee; Taylor; Jacques; Jordyn, Lauren; Kristen; Alina; Tyler. In addition, there were six step-great-grandchildren, Chloe; Naomi; Emily; Avril; Ethan and Rayna. We ask that there be family flowers only and donations be made to the Wedgeport Cemetery and the Meadows Home for Special Care. Visitation will be Friday, September 18th, 7-9pm from the Sweeny’s Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service will take place 11am Saturday, September 19th from the Saint Michaels Catholic Church in Wedgeport. Father Albeni d’Entremont officiating. Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to [email protected], or you may sign the guestbook online at www.sweenysfuneralhome.net. Mom, we could never say goodbye to you. We will just say, “We love you. See you later .”

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Where is Josephine Jacqueline Murphy Cotreau's memorial?
Josephine Jacqueline Murphy Cotreau's memorial is located at: Saint-Michel Parish Cemetery, Wedgeport, Yarmouth County, Canada.
When did Josephine Jacqueline Murphy Cotreau death?
Josephine Jacqueline Murphy Cotreau death on 6 Sep 2020 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the Josephine Jacqueline Murphy Cotreau's memorial?
Latitude: 43.7426374
Longitude: -65.9833777

Family Members:

Parent

Capt William Stephen Murphy

(1879 - 1933)

Françoise Edith “Frances” LeBlanc Murphy

(1882 - 1983)

Spouse

Edwin Frederic Surette

(1918 - 1987)

Lawrence Delphis “Del” Cotreau

(1925 - 2016)

Siblings

Marguerite Anne Murphy O'Brien

(1902 - 1979)

William Edward “Willie” Murphy

(1903 - 1981)

Francis Lionel “Leo” Murphy

(1904 - 1969)

Marie Cecilia “Minnie” Murphy Mahé

(1907 - 2009)

Walter Douglas Murphy

(1909 - 1985)

Loren Frederick Roger Murphy

(1912 - 1997)

Roderick Stephen Burns Murphy

(1914 - 1987)

Michael John Murphy

(1918 - 2002)

Patrick John Murphy

(1918 - 2005)

Willard Chester Murphy

(1921 - 1922)

George Stephen “Jack” Murphy

(1925 - 1929)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint-Michel Parish Cemetery
Wedgeport, Yarmouth County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.7426374, -65.9833777

2. Saint Joseph's Island Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.7608748, -65.9338263

3. Saint-Gabriel Parish Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6956024, -66.0214111

4. Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.7795967, -66.0503804

5. Ste-Famille Roman Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8089000, -65.9743600

6. Chebogue Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.7770400, -66.0976100

7. Arcadia Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8211400, -66.0566940

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Coordinate: 43.8380400, -65.9355700

9. Old Argyle Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.7966899, -65.8576235

10. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.7975500, -65.8575000

11. Highland Plains Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8471900, -66.0169900

12. Lower Argyle Harbourview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.7344698, -65.8352181

13. Tusket Cemetery
Tusket, Yarmouth County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.8515200, -65.9745190

14. St. Stephen's Anglican Church and Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8623433, -65.9768301

15. Our Lady Of Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8319700, -66.1021600

16. Saint Ambrose Cemetery
Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.8245990, -66.1169210

17. Greenville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8609300, -66.0468800

18. Yarmouth Mountain Cemetery
Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.8365800, -66.1022800

19. Anglican Church Hill Cemetery
Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.8252300, -66.1228500

20. Old Main Street Cemetery
Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.8387600, -66.1198600

21. Tusket Falls Cemetery
Tusket Falls, Yarmouth County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.8830700, -65.9830200

22. Laurel Hill Cemetery
Pubnico, Yarmouth County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.7043686, -65.7828674

23. Churchill Cemetery
Dayton, Yarmouth County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.8686104, -66.1037468

24. Gavelton Meeting House Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8974700, -65.9490100