Burton Fullerton “Burt”
Purdy – 85, Truro,
formerly of Lower Onslow, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October
16, 2021, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in
Oxford, Cumberland County, he was a son of the late Ivan and Bertha
(Fullerton) Purdy.
Burt graduated from Provincial Normal College, Truro, in 1955
and was a former school teacher having taught in Kings County,
Colchester County, Cumberland County and Halifax County. He taught at
Atlantic Provinces Resource Centre for the hearing impaired for
several years and then acted as interim teacher for
APRCHH.
He was a life-time member of First Baptist Church, Truro,
where he was a member of the choir and served on the Board of
Christian Education. He also served as supply organist for various
churches in the community. In association with the hearing impaired,
he attended Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech, Northampton,
Massachusetts, USA, and he also attended Mount Allison University and
Dalhousie University summer sessions.
Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers,
Gordon and Robert “Bob”.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where the funeral service
will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 27, 2021, Reverend Gordon
Sutherland officiating. Interment in Robie Street
Cemetery. (Please
note that proof of double vaccination and photo identification will be
requested prior to entry to the funeral home for the funeral service,
and masks must be worn at all times; thank you for your co-operation
and understanding.) If so desired, donations in
Burt’s memory to a charity of choice are welcomed.
Webcasting of the funeral service will be available at 1:55 p.m.,
Wednesday, October 27, 2021, and will remain on this website for some
time. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by
viewing Burt’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A
Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Burton Fullerton Burt Purdy 1936 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia