It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edith Orley Purdy, age 92, of Joggins. Edith passed away peacefully at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Tuesday, May 10, 2016.
Born in Lower Cove, NS, she was a daughter of the late William and Rose Anna (Legere) Brown.
Edith was a member of the Holy Name Anglican Church in Joggins, NS, a member and treasurer of the Ladies Guild and a member and past Noble Grand of the Mayflower Rebecca Lodge. She loved to oil paint, quilt, garden and travel. She was a very active volunteer, raising money for many charities. She was active in the Joggins Legion and the Joggins Fire Department. She always looked forward to attending the Oxford Adult Day Program, especially the ride on the CCTS Bus to get there.
She is survived by daughters Rosalyn Purdy, Westchester Station, NS, Glenda LeBlanc, Fall River, NS, Arlene Murphy (Carson McManaman), Amherst, NS, Sandra Purdy (Jeff White), Amherst, NS Valerie (Dave) Eisler, Surrey, BC; son in law Jim Williams, Amherst, NS; 8 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sister Shirley Brine, Joggins, N.S.; brothers Clifford, Calgary, A.B.; Earl (Beulah) of Lower Cove, N.S.; Donald (Laura), Lower Cove, N.S.; many nieces and nephews
She was predeceased by husband Aubrey in 1964; daughter Carol Purdy; granddaughter Kristara; sister Violet Palmer; brothers Robert and Austin.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church St., Amherst, NS (902-667-8777) where visiting hours will take place on Saturday from 6 to 8 pm. A funeral will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 2 pm, Rev. Lynda MacCulloch officiating. Immediately following the funeral service, a reception will be held in the Joggins Legion, offered by Edith's friends with the Joggins Legion and Fire Department's Auxiliaries. Burial will take place in the Purdy Cemetery in Westchester at a later date.
The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to the VON home care, and the doctors and nurses at the CRHCC Hospital for all their attention and care for Edith in her final journey.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Edith's online memorial at www.furlongjones.ca or through the Funeral Home Facebook Page.