A funeral cortege for an NHS worker who died of Covid-19 stopped outside the hospital where she worked so colleagues could pay their final respects.
Jane Murphy, 73, who worked as a clinical support worker at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, sadly died of coronavirus on April 16.
Affectionately known as ‘Ma Murphy’, Jane’s coffin travelled by the infirmary’s A&E department this morning in order to give staff the chance to pay their last respects.
Staff lined the streets and clapped in honour of the ‘well-loved’ mum-of-two.
Jane's funeral is taking place today with her cremation at the city’s Mortonhall Crematorium.
For the past six years her son Stephen Murphy also worked as a clinical support worker in A&E, sometimes crossing paths with his mother on the job.
He and his brother Brian, who were both brought up in Mayfield and still live there, paid tribute to their mother.
The siblings said: “You were taken too soon and too quick.
“You were not alone, we were by your bedside until your last breath.
“We miss you and will never forget you.
“Rest In Peace mum lots of love.”
It is thought a garden bench may be erected to honour Jane's memory, but plans have not yet been confirmed.
Janice Alexander, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh site director, said: “Jane was an exceptionally well-respected and well-loved colleague at the Royal Infirmary, who will be greatly missed by many.
“From everyone at the site, and across NHS Lothian, I would like to extend our heartfelt thoughts and wishes to Jane’s family at this difficult time.”
NHS worker Neil Murray said: “I worked with Jane for five years, she was kind, caring and had a great sense of fun.
“She will be greatly missed.”
Saxophonist Trav Saxingh shared a video of him playing a song in memory of the dedicated NHS hero.
He said: “She was an ace worker and a much loved member of staff.
“She continued to work and refused to retire from the NHS and she’s been there as a mentor for nurses and doctors who are now consultants and senior charge nurses everywhere.”
