PURDY, HUBERT
DORCHESTER, N.B. - Hubert Atkinson Purdy, 91, of Dorchester, N.B., passed away peacefully in his sleep and in the comfort of his own bed and home, into God’s arms, to rejoin the love of his life, Ida, to continue their eternal love in the presence of the heavenly Father.
Born in Millvale, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia in 1923, Hubert was the youngest of 12 children of John Lawson Purdy and Mary Ellen (Thompson) Purdy. He was the father of five sons – (late) Dick, Peter, Tim, Stephen and Michael, grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 20.
Hubert was a woodsman, mechanic and correctional officer who gave much to his community and church over his long life. He served in the 4th Armoured Canadian Division during the Second World War and was deployed to Europe and fought for his country in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.
He married the love of his life Ida O’Ressa (Dickie) in 1946 and she remained his lifelong friend and love until Ida passed in 2002 after 56 years of marriage.
Visitation is at Campbell’s Funeral Home in Sackville, N.B. Thursday, July 2nd from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm with Masonic and Legion ceremonies to be held between 6 to 7 pm on Thursday at the funeral home. The funeral service will take place at the Millvale United Baptist Church in Millvale, N.S. at 2pm on Friday, July 3rd, 2015. Reception to follow burial.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Hubert may be made to the Millvale United Baptist Church, Millvale, N.S. or to the charity of one’s choice.
A full obituary will appear on www.campbellsfuneralhome.com