Barbara 'Joan' Purdy
Lieu de naissance : New Waterford, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Lieu de décès : New Waterford, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 31 mars 2012
It is with deep sorrow and broken hearts the family announces the passing of their darling wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Joan Purdy, on March 31, 2012, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in New Waterford, Joan was the daughter of the late Alexander Joseph and Bridget Elizabeth (Neville) Beaton.
Joan retired from the Royal Bank of Canada after many years working there, where she met and made many friends. She was a member of St. Agnes CWL and took part in all aspects of the church, did bookkeeping for the New Waterford Scouts, and volunteered her services to the Canadian Diabetes Society and most importantly, her family was everything to her.
Joan is survived by her husband, Kenny; daughters, Barbara (Fred) Gurney, Antigonish, Beth (Neil) MacDonald, Sydney, Catherine, New Waterford; sons, Wayne, Robert (Diane), Grand Prairie, Christopher (Jackie), Kamloops, and Brian; grandchildren, Shaun Daniel (Cristal) Purdy, Amber Purdy, Joshua, Lauchlin and Myra MacDonald, Garett and Kevin Gurney; great-grandchildren, Emily and Shaun Jr. Purdy; sisters, Marg (Ken) Matheson and Mary (Rick) Mamak, both of Ontario.
As per Joan’s request, as she did not want a fuss, there will be no visitation. Direct cremation has taken place.
In lieu of flowers the family request that donations can be made to the ALS Association or the Canadian Diabetes Society.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mclellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, 862-7500.
