Linda Purdy
1945-2020
Linda Purdy of Riverview passed away Saturday, February 22,
2020 at the Moncton Hospital.She was born to the late Albert and
Kathleen (Ardley) Nichols in Halifax on February 5, 1945.
She moved to Riverview in 1966 when she married her husband
Hilbert. Linda was very active in United Church
Women at St. Paul’s United Church in Riverview and was a
life member, where she held many positions on the Executive. She
enjoyed playing bridge with her many friends. Linda enjoyed
her walking group and in her spare time knitting, cross stitching and
reading. She and her husband enjoyed boating for over 40 years on
“The Purdy Nice”, first in Shediac and then later on
the St. John River. Linda loved to bake for her four grandchildren and
most of all enjoyed making “Nanny Jam”.
Linda and her husband were active in many aspects of motor
sport, including the New Brunswick Antique Auto Club, the Greater
Moncton British Motoring Association, and the Moncton Motor Sport
Club.
She will be dearly missed by her husband of 53 years, Hilbert
Purdy; her sons Kevin (Joanne) of Victoria, BC and Chris (Diane) of
Riverview and their four children Luke, Ella, Ryan and Evan; her
brother Ted Nichols (Eva) of PEI; and her sister-in-law Janet
Hermanson of Dartmouth. She was predeceased by parents and her sister
Nancy Davison.God bless this lifetime wife, mother, grandmother, and
friend to all. May she rest in peace following a long courageous
battle. Amen.
The family will be receiving relatives and friends at
Cobb’s Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Rd.,
Riverview (869-2007) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A service
celebrating Linda’s life will take place at St.
Paul’s United Church, 404 Cleveland Ave., Riverview on
Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 11 AM. Rev. Steve Berube officiating.
The interment will take place in Alderwood Cemetery at a later date.
In memory of Linda, a contribution to Riverview P.R.O. Kids would be
appreciated. Online condolences can be expressed at www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Linda Purdy 19452020..
Death notice for the town of: Riverview, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick