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Muriel Grace Purdy

Muriel Grace Purdy

Purdy, Muriel Grace - Wiliamsdale, NS; Surrounded by family who loved her dearly, it is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Muriel Purdy at CRHCC, Amherst, on September 20th.
A strong but kind and gentle soul, born May 25th, 1919 in Amherst, NS, to Irving and Myra (Purdy) Crawford, most of her childhood was spent in Millvale, NS.
In her late teens, she attended the Amherst Academy and then Normal College in Truro. While teaching school, she married Ivan Keith Purdy in 1942. Muriel was a member of the Miillvale United Church, serving as Elder, secretary/treasurer, organist and other offices over the years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, life member of the Millvale UCW and she gave leadership and support to local community groups and projects, like CGIT and 4H.
Muriel delighted in her personal collection of her family history and loved sharing her knowledge and stories of the past with an amazing attention to detail. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles, knitting and keeping in touch through her iPad. Visits with family and friends of her age became fewer but the stories they shared were treasures of the past.
Muriel had been a school teacher, wife and loving mother. Upon the unexpected death of her husband in 1983, Muriel carried on the family business as blueberry producer and wood lot owner, with the support of two sons, Wendel and Gordon.
She was devoted and was much loved by her family. Muriel is survived by her children, Bob (Sharon) Purdy, Onoway, AB, Wendel (Linda) Purdy, Williamsdale, NS, Judy (Bruce) Corkum, Bridgewater, NS, Elizabeth MacArthur, Claremont, NS, Lloyd (Rachelle) Purdy, Cap Cocagne, NB, Patricia Brown, Williamsdale, NS, Dan Purdy, Williamsdale, NS and Rebecca Purdy, Amherst, NS. Remembering most every birthday and occasion with a card, Muriel loved her whole family including 22 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and her extended family. The fate of her son Joe Purdy remains unknown.
She was predeceased by her husband Ivan Purdy, children, Donna Purdy and Gordon Purdy, grandson Michael Purdy and her brother Norman Crawford.
Arrangements have been entrusted to W. Allen Funeral Home, 60 Water St., Oxford, NS (902-447-2167) where visitation will take place on Friday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service for Muriel will take place on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Starting at 2 pm, the Order of the Eastern Star, Cedar Atlantic Chapter #3, Wallace, NS will hold a memorial service, followed immediately with the funeral service, Ruth Gamble, DLM officiating. Burial will take place in the Millvale United Cemetery, after which all are invited to the Millvale Community Hall (Little Red School House) for a time of reception and further sharing of memories.
Donations in memory of Muriel may be made to the Millvale United Cemetery or a charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Muriel's online memorial through W. Allen Funeral Home's facebook page, or their website at www.allenfuneralhome.ca
Your mother is " . . . your first love, your first friend, even your first enemy, but nothing on earth can separate you . . . not time, not space . . . not even death"

 

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