This is her story, written in the hopes that her legacy will continue in the 
     
     lives of successive generations. 
     
    
   
   
    
     Kathleen Murphy has been witness to some of the most profound 
     
     changes the world has ever experienced. Throughout, she has adhered to 
     
     her core values and beliefs. Some would call them old—fashioned; others, 
     
     looking at the exponential changes taking place around them, would call 
     
     them timeless. 
     
    
   
   
    
     It was a privilege to be asked to write this book. I would like to express 
     
     my appreciation to Shawn Murphy, Michael Murphy and Mary Jane 
     
     Cassidy for their assistance and editorial guidance. The other members of 
     
     Kathleen’s family gave generously of their time and insights. 
     
    
   
   
    
     Kathleen overcame her reservations to talk about herself. 
     
    
   
   
    
     I would also like to thank Kenny Vail for his creativity in the design and 
     
     layout of this publication. The fusion of text and photographs has served 
     
     to enhance both. 
     
    
   
   
    
     I hope this book will accomplish what Kathleen’s sons and daughter 
     
     hoped it would, and that this story will have lasting appeal and interest to 
     
     future generations. Any shortcomings are mine alone. 
     
    
   
   
    
     Wayne MacKinnon 
     
     Savage Harbour 
     
     Fall, 201 l