Rheta Brule
Died: April 16, 2020 | Place: Marian Villa
Obituary
BRULE, Rheta…
Peacefully at Marian Villa, London on Thursday, April 16, 2020, Rheta Mary (Childs, Murphy) Brulé in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Ray Brulé (2019) and the late Richard Mills Murphy (1991). Dear mother of David Murphy and his wife Anne Van Egmond of London, Suzanne Frank and her husband David Turnbull of London, Andrea Martin and her husband Steve of Penticton, BC, Janet Murphy and her husband Jeff Redden of Penticton, BC, James Murphy and his wife Jan of Chiang Mai, Thailand, Mary Ellen Rossouw and her husband Andrew of Calgary and Karen Murphy of London. Dear step-mother of Janet Craig (Hugh), Susan Strong, Hugh Brulé (Dean), Claire Brulé (Al Mackie), Anne Coles (Jim Pianosi), and Albert Brulé (Anne). Also loved by her grandchildren Allison Hall-Murphy, Carmen Beattie, Cedric Beattie, Vaughn Oliver, Alec Murphy, Peter Murphy, Amy Hughes, Chris Jackson, Luke Rossouw, Emma Rossouw, and Jessica Rossouw and Alyssa Murphy and by her great-grandchildren Noah Gelb, Rosetta and Camilla Hammond and Daphne and Maya Papanikolaou. Dear sister of Barry Childs of Montreal. Predeceased by her mother Mary Jean Childs, her brothers Hugh Childs, Albert Childs, Donald Childs, Doug Childs and her sister June Wilde, her sisters-in-law Liz , Barb, Connie and Lucy and her brother-in-law Judge J. Albert Brulé and her sister-in-law Bernice Reily. Rheta enjoyed her years as a medical secretary at St. Joseph’s Hospital, London Ontario. She loved animals, music, ballroom dancing, bowling and travel, especially to tennis tournaments. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Parish, 511 Cheapside Street, London, on Friday, August 13, 2021 at 11 am. Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. Please call the funeral home between 9am-5pm (519-433-5184) to reserve your spot for the service. As per the directive of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, a limited number of people can attend. All those attending are required to wear masks and follow COVID-19 protocols. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Centre, P.O. Box 601, Mount Brydges, ON N0L 1W0. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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Thinking of you Suzanne and sending condolences to you and your family for your loss
Barry.
Dear Suzanne,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your dear mother. This is a difficult time for you but you were a devoted daughter and cherished your time with her.
David and Suzanne and family:
I was saddened greatly to hear of the passing of your beautiful Mom. I understand that she had a long and joyous life, however, that still does not diminish the grief one feels at the death of a parent. I look forward to seeing you both again in the near future. I will toast to your Mom’s long and vibrant life. All the best. Your friend Barab
Dearest Suzanne
I was saddened to hear of your Mom’s passing. I know she will be a part of your life forever. You were a great source of strength to her ( and to Ray) in their final years. Both Barry and I are hoping that you find peace in this time if seclusion.
Much love
Fi and Barry
Rheta and Ray were loyal fans of the local music scene, especially Big Bands. There was nothing more inspiring than seeing them dance spontaneously during a performance. I can now vividly imagine them dancing to Duke Ellington and Count Basie music in a heavenly space. They both will be greatly missed here back on Earth.
Jerry (London Jazz Orchestra)
Suzanne, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I did not know her but it looks and sounds like she was amazing. My condolences to you and your family.
Loretta Marienfeldt
Suzanne and Dave I know you were of great comfort and solace to your mom over this difficult time. I am so sorry it had to be this way with social distancing…I cannot imagine how difficult that is for you now but I am thinking of you and sending the biggest virtual hugs and love your way. Love karen
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Thinking of all of you at this difficult time.
To all my MURPHY cousins,
I send you my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mom . Your mom is an inspiration to me . Her love for life was wonderful . She had a beautiful smile .
Take care, lots of love .
Your cousin Carol Landry (my mom was Barbara Murphy).
My deepest condolences for the loss of your mother.
(Neighbour from William St.)
to my Murphy cousins and Dave. My warmest condolences under these unprecedented times. Rheta was a vibrant lady. She is now in the light with Ray and cherished the moments at the `waving window“
We will miss Rheta as a good friend and tennis colleague with Ray for many years. They were a great couple. Time flies by all to fast.
I remember Rheta and Ray from the Moonlighters Tuesday night dances at the Lambeth legion. The were fun! It was always a delight to see them there. They were an inspiration, and proof that getting old can be filled with pleasurable activities and joyful moments. My condolences to Rheta’s family and friends.
A thoughtful and thorough obituary for a wonderful, hard working and life loving person. What a truly amazing life and legacy.
We love you Grandma!
Rheta and Ray were regulars at the Moonlighters band practices. Playing was much more meaningful and fun when they would get up and dance along. I miss their laughs and stories as well.
Aunt Rheta, you are dearly missed but I feel like you live on in my wonderful memories. Sending love and hugs to the beautiful family that continues your legacy.
Hello to David, Suzanne, Andrea, Janet, Mary Ellen, Jimmy and Karen and families (whew)!! Rheta has shown so much love and held the “sweetest mom” title forever with in her family and has touched many friends . ? I remember your mom very well (not so much as of lately) and how impressed I was by the love shown! A privilege to know you all !! My sympathy goes out to you , enjoy those special memories! xoxo Joyce ?