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Elizabeth Teresa BETTY Snook

Elizabeth Teresa BETTY Snook

Female 1938 - 2021  (82 years)

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  • Name Elizabeth Teresa BETTY Snook  [1
    Born 28 Sep 1938  St. John's, Newfoundland Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Occupation Nurse 
    Died 29 Apr 2021  North Bay, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Notes 
    • It is with profound sadness that the family of our beautiful mother, Betty Murphy, announce her unexpected passing at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Thursday, April 29, 2021.

      She was a loving and devoted wife of 59 years to our late father, Tom Murphy, who predeceased her in September, 2020. She was an amazing and much adored mother, Nan, Boopy and Great-nan to her children and their families.

      She was born and raised in St. John’s Newfoundland and went on to become a registered nurse. She married our father who had joined the Canadian Armed Forces (Airforce) and this meant raising a family of four children, working as a nurse, while crisscrossing Canada and the United States with the military while never once complaining. She made many life-long friends along the way. Our parents finally settled in North Bay where Mom continued to work as an RN at St. Joseph’s Hospital until her retirement.

      Being from Newfoundland, with her true East Coast hospitality, anyone dropping by meant endless (stealthily restocked!) snacks, always a great meal and delicious desserts. All the holiday meals were at Mom’s.

      Our parents loved travel adventures. They spent many winters in Florida with friends and also enjoyed cruising. Mom loved going for long walks, doing crossword puzzles, scratch bingo tickets, watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy and was always game for whatever her grandchildren threw at her, no matter how outlandish.

      Her last years were dedicated to caring for our father until his recent passing peacefully at home. We are able to take much comfort in knowing they are now together again where they will continue to grow in love, happiness and joy for all of eternity.

      Our mother also leaves behind her surviving siblings both in Newfoundland and Ontario and a large extended family. We will all miss her more that any words can convey.

      A very heartfelt thank you to Dr. Masri, nurses Jim and Lee Anne and all the staff of the emergency department at the NBRHC for the care and compassion they gave to our mother and family members. It is not enough to say they went above and beyond. Thank you to Beth from Pastoral Care for the blessings you gave our mother. A very special thank you to Dr. Cowan, Dr.

      Jinnah and all the staff at the Near North Medical Clinic for all the excellent care that you provided to our mother over the years. It will not be forgotten. Also, a very special thank you to our mother’s neighbours and friends who made a point of checking in with her even during these difficult COVID times. Siblings would also like to thank their sister, daughter Madonna, who cared for her so much and was always there to tend to her daily needs.

      Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McGuinty Funeral Home. In keeping with Mom’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at the Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption at a later date.

      Should you wish, memorial donations in our mother’s name to World Vision or Operation Smile are suggested.

      So small in stature; so huge of heart…our Mom, Betty.

      The Head, Murphy and Karlowski families.
    Person ID I1051  West & Park Genealogy
    Last Modified 19 Jan 2023 

    Father John Joseph JACK Snook,   b. 7 Jul 1897, St. John's, Newfoundland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 May 1956, St. John's, Newfoundland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 58 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth Rose Kirby,   b. 29 Dec 1901, St. John's, Newfoundland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 Aug 1980, St. John's, Newfoundland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Married 14 Aug 1924  St. Patrick's Church, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Documents
    Newspaper announcement of Elizabeth Kirby and John Snook's marriage
    Newspaper announcement of Elizabeth Kirby and John Snook's marriage
    Elizabeth Kirby and John Snook marriage
    Elizabeth Kirby and John Snook marriage
    Family ID F310  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Thomas Murphy,   d. 3 Sep 2020, North Bay, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 20 Jan 1962  St. John's, Newfoundland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. Madonna DONNA Murphy
     2. Craig Murphy
    +3. Sandy Murphy
     4. Thomas Murphy
    Last Modified 8 Jun 2022 
    Family ID F348  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 28 Sep 1938 - St. John's, Newfoundland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 20 Jan 1962 - St. John's, Newfoundland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 29 Apr 2021 - North Bay, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Betty Snook, nursing school graduation
    Margaret (Kirby) Dolan and Betty (Snook) Murphy
    Tom and Betty Murphy's wedding
    Tom and Betty Murphy
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  • Sources 
    1. [S24] Catherine (Snook) West.
      Personal knowledge of individual

    2. [S25] Natalie (West) Park.
      Personal knowledge of individual