Colin Patrick Purcell Sr.
1935-2017
PURCELL Sr., Colin Patrick
« The History Man » – Port Hawkesbury/Mulgrave,
passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 23, 2017, in the Port
Hawkesbury Nursing Home at the age of 82. He was the beloved husband
of the late Muriel Purcell (Levangie) of Frankville, who predeceased
him in January 2007. He was also predeceased by sisters, Genevieve
O’Connoll, Helen DeCoste; brothers, Mel Purcell, Jimmy
Purcell, Gerald Purcell (in infancy) and his parents, James and Hattie
(LeBlanc) Purcell.
He will be deeply missed by his six children, Jim (Lisa)
Purcell; Bernita Purcell; Stephen (Earlene) Purcell; Colin (Leona)
Purcell; Sherry Purcell (Jim Peeples); Blaise (Debi) Purcell. Grampie
will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Kaitlin (Tristan),
Kerri (Diego), Daniel, Eric, Michael, Nelson, Miranda, Jenna (Steven),
Sarah (Jacob), Andrew, Ryan and Emily; great-grandchildren, Rhys,
Ronan, Anne-Marie and Sage. Colin will forever be in the hearts and
memories of his surviving siblings, Eileen Power, Leo Purcell and Jean
Morrow, who were always by his side, through his final
hours.
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to
dad’s long time friend, John Clancy for his continued care,
support and kindness throughout the years until his resting moment. A
special thank you to the nurses and staff of Port Hawkesbury Nursing
Home and to Dr. Collins for taking care of our father throughout the
years.
The Purcell family will receive relatives and friends at the
Mulgrave and Area Resting Place on Monday, November 27 from 2-4 and
6-8 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday from St.
Lawrence Roman Catholic Church, Mulgrave with Father Allan MacPhie
officiating. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the
Mulgrave and Area Resting Place, St. Lawrence Cemetery Fund or St.
Lawrence Church. Arrangements are under the care and direction of
Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Words of comfort may
be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com
« Now
Colin has done many things, since first he went to
work,
He’s
tried his hand at this and that, was never one to
shirk.
But all who
know him, know him for a thing he’s dabbled
at,
They know
him as « The History Man », there’s no denying
that! »
~Mel
Purcell~

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Colin Patrick Purcell Sr 19352017.source

Décès pour la Ville: Port-Hawkesbury, Province: Nova Scotia

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