Born on November 21, 1937, Munroe was the third son of the late Willis James ‘Jim’ Murphy and Annie Elizabeth (nee Barnes). He was predeceased by brothers Innis Carmen and Herbert ‘Herb’ Hewlet, brother-in-law David Duncan MacDonald and sister-in-law Winnifred Christine (nee Zwicker). He is survived by his sister Marie Jeanette (David MacDonald), beloved wife of 56 years Rhadie Virginia (nee Budge), children Michael Munroe (Tracey Doucette) and Natalie Colleen (Chris Jones). His pride and joy were steadfastly his treasured grandchildren Jordon, Seamus, Liam, Eryn, Connor and great granddaughter Alayna. Also near and dear to his heart were his two god children Claude Donovan and Allison Williams, step-granddaughter Kayla Robinson (Colin) and step great grandchildren Austin and Alyssa.
The majority of Munroe’s life was spent working tirelessly on road refurbishment all across Nova Scotia with Martell’s Construction with his brother Herb at his side (Mutt and Jeff). Decked out in their signature green work clothes from tip to toe, the two would leave in the early Monday morning hours for the job site, work all week and then race home late Friday evening, only to work the land of their small hobby farm on the weekends. Many of the people who he worked with at Martell’s were not just colleagues but became life-long friends.
While he enjoyed keeping abreast of the news and lively debates on world happenings, Munroe’s interests in his spare moments included cheering on the Toronto Blue Jays and watching golf. He loved to travel in the off-work times, particularly in winter to enjoy the heat of the sunny south. When not travelling, he enjoyed going to the card games or a boisterous evening at home playing cards with friends and family to pass the winter evenings.
He will be greatly missed as he takes his final journey to find eternal peace.
His family wishes to send the sincerest thanks to all who extended their support during this time, in particular Lenora, Jessie, Lisa, Rychina and Janell.
Due to seating restrictions Munroe’s family will be gathering Wednesday afternoon at St. John’s Anglican Church. Guests and community members may simultaneously attend the funeral at the Ingonish United Church on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 2pm and join the family for the committal in the Anglican Church yard. Masks & social distancing are required. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed via Fillmore & Whitman’s facebook page. The livestream will only be viewable shortly before the start of the service. Memories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.fillmoreandwhitman.com. Donations in Munroe’s memory may be made to either St. John’s Anglican Church, Ingonish United Church or the Ingonish Fire Department.
