PURDY, JAMES JR. - Passed away peacefully at Rocmaura Nursing Home on Wednesday May 19, 2004. He was born in Saint John, son of the late James D. and Hilda (Gamble) Purdy. Beloved husband of Jean (O'Keefe) Purdy and loving father to son Keith (Lynn) Purdy of Saint John, NB; and daughters Lori Hill (Dale) of BC., and Stacey (John) Churchill of Saint John, NB. He is also survived by his seven granddaughters, Chrisie (Jim) Saunders, Jennifer, Lacey, Candace, Alisha, Laura and Natalie; and three great grandchildren, Josh, Bailey and Dustin. His uncle Eldon Purdy and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his brother Kenneth Purdy. Jim worked in the family business, Purdy Sales and Service, for many years. He was also employed with the City of Saint John and Forterm, at the Port of Saint John. He was a member of Union Local # 273 I.L.A. He was retired from the Salvage Corp and the Fire Police, a member of the Church of Good Shepard in Lancaster, as well as, a life member of the Fairvale Oldtimers Pool Association. He was a devoted Toronto Maple Leafs fan and coached in the Lancaster Minor Hockey Association for many years. His love of life and family meant everything to him and Jim's personality, smile, laughter and friendship touched everyone around him. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Arrangements entrusted to Castle "Fallsview" Funeral Home, 309 Lancaster Ave., (634-1701) with visiting on Friday May 21, from 7-9 pm. A Memorial Service will be held for family and friends on Saturday May 22 at 11 am in Fallsview Chapel with reception to follow in the Fallsview Family Reception Center. Donations in Jim's memory may be made to Garden Court at Rocmaura Nursing Home, Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Diabetes Association.