Obituaries

Margaret Rose Dunphy

May 10, 1941 - September 4, 2025

Suddenly entered into rest at her home, on Thursday, September 4, 2025, Margaret Dunphy (nee Pearce) of Bloomfield, died at the age of 84. Daughter of the late Josiah & Lenna Pearce (nee Morris) and beloved wife of the late William Melvin. Loved mother of Arthur and Donna of Picton, Bernie of Bloomfield, Bill Jr. and Patricia of Belleville and Debbie and Hank Lang of Manistique, Michigan, USA. Proud grandmother of Joanne, Scott, Curtis, James, Taryn, Dana, Dustin, Taylor, Ashley, Axton and Tyler and great-grandmom of 3. Predeceased by brothers Douglas, Percy, Nick, and sisters Alberta, Iris, and Madeline. Dear sister of Edessa and fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Cremation will take place and a Graveside Service will be held at Quaker Cemetery, Bloomfield, on Friday, September 26, 2025 at 2 pm. If desired, donations to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation “Back the Build” or the Loyalist Humane Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Rushnell Funeral Homes – Picton Chapel, 33 Main Street (613-476-2450). Online condolences at: www.rushnellfuneralhomes.com 

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