Charles Harold Purcell
1926-2016
The family wish to announce Charlie’s passing,
which occurred on September 1, 2016 at Carleton Kirk Lodge, his
residence for the last two years. Charlie (The Tab Man) was
born on December 18, 1926 in Fairville, West Saint John. He
was the son of the late William and Emma (McIntyre) Purcell.
Along with his parents, Charlie was also predeceased by his loving
wife of 51 years Dorothy (Kennedy) Purcell in 2008; brothers, Edward,
Raymond, Clarence (Ted) and Robert; as well as sisters, Audrey Paisley
and Pauline Linton.
Charlie spent his working life at Irving Pulp & Paper
for 44 years before retiring. He also served as a volunteer
firefighter in Fairville Station #1. Charlie enjoyed life
camping at Mic Mac Trailer Park every summer, washer tossing, fishing,
berry picking and Mother Nature. For the past ten years
Charlie was a can tab collector and became « King of Tabs ».
Thursday night you could see him enjoying coffee at Tim
Horton’s, Simms Corner. « If you can’t be good
be careful ».
Charlie is survived by his children; son, Patrick (Pat)
Purcell (Bernice) and daughter, Carolyn Leger (Alvin); grandchildren,
Jillian and Jaclyn Purcell and Angela and Marc Leger (Jen Sambles); as
well as sisters, Phyllis Clarke and Connie Lockhart.
Arrangements are under the direction of
Brenan’s Bay View Funeral Home,
1461 Manawagonish Road, West Saint John (634-7425) with visiting on
Friday September 9, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. The funeral
service will be held from Carleton Kirk United Church, 1 Carleton Kirk
Place, West Saint John on Saturday September 10, 2016 at 11:00
AM. Interment will take place in the family plot at St.
Joseph’s Cemetery, Westmorland Road, Saint
John.
For those who wish, remembrances may be made to a charity of
the donor’s choice.
www.BrenansFH.com

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Charles Harold Purcell – 1926-2016.source

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