Phyllis Audrey Murphy

Calais – Phyllis Audrey Murphy, 82, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 29, 2010 at her home. Phyllis was born in St. Stephen, N .B. on April 3, 1928, daughter of the late Donald and Geneva Pomeroy. She graduated from high school in St. Stephen and from Holy Rosary Business School. Phyllis was a secretary for many years with the City of Calais, a teller for Calais Federal Bank, and assisted her husband in operating their pizza shop, Hank’s Pizza. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church and was actively involved with many church groups including the Brothers & Sisters for Mission and the Music Committee. She enjoyed square dancing and traveling to Florida. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband John “Hank” Murphy; and two brothers Donald and Kenneth Pomeroy. Surviving are her two sons, Brad Murphy and his wife Debbie of Calais and Calvin Murphy and his wife Deborah of Bangor; four grandchildren, Erika, Erin, Jessefa and Ariel; two great-grandchildren, Kyson and Trayton; a sister Marie Regan of McAdam, N.B.; a brother Gordon Pomeroy of Moores Mills, N.B.; and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of Phyllis’ life will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 1, at the Second Baptist Church in Calais with Pastor Matt Burden officiating. Burial will follow in the Calais Cemetery. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport.