Murphy, Deborah Ann (Debbie, Deb and Nan) passed away at home with her loving family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer on June 24, 2017. Deb was born May 17, 1952 in Sydney C.B. After her Dad, Robert Hardy passed at a young age the family moved to Yarmouth. Deb is survived by Her Mother Cora and Step-Dad Alyre Comeau. Deb loved singing, dancing, and when not with (Her Children-Students ) as a teacher’s assistant with the Tri-County Regional School Board, Deb loved Being home having our grand children visit, walking and enjoying life to the fullest. Deb is survived by husband, Terry; sons, Craig and Joanne Crosby, Trevor and Trish Crosby; step-daughters, Tracey and Troy Crowell and Shauna Murphy; grandchildren, Madison and Emilie Crosby, Jasmine Muise, Jennifer and Jayden Crosby; step grandchildren, Michael Murphy-Jane, Kristen and Tyler Murphy; sister's, Elaine Hardy and Shelia and Emile Hachey; and brother, Robert and Tammy Hardy. Deb was predeceased by her sister, Linda Warner. We would like to give our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Tom Baxter and his wonderful secretaries along with the staff in Oncology, Dr. Riley and Paula Watkins of palliative care, The V.O.N. and Tri-County Home Care, your gentle kindness will always be cherished and remembered. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sweeny's Funeral Home and Crematorium, Yarmouth. Visitation will be held on Wednesday June 28, 2017 from 6-9 P.M. in Sweeny’s Funeral Home chapel, after which cremation will take place. The Funeral Service will be held at 2 P.M. on June 30 2017 at The Yarmouth North Baptist Church, 8 Elm St. with Rev. Bill Newell and Rev Shawn Kehoe officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain Cemetery on Parade St. After the service all are welcome to attend a reception at Yarmouth North Baptist Church. Donations may be made to Gilles Boudreau & Friends Help Cancer Help Fund and to the local Chapter of the V.O.N. On-line condolences may be sent to: sweenysfh@eastlink.ca or you may sign the guestbook on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net
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