Obituary of John Purcell

PURCELL On July 29th, 2011 at University Hospital, John Howard Purcell peacefully passed on after a very brief illness. Beloved husband of June. Dear father of Peggy (Rene) VanAcker, JoAnne Manderson, Debbie Purcell, Wendy (Paul) Padfield, Patti (Mike) Nesbit, Penny (Derek) Geddes and Greg (Nadia) Purcell. Dearly loved by his grandchildren Chantelle (Kevin), Shannon (Danielle), Amanda (Tim), Amy, Shawn, Samantha, Katie, Johnny, Nicholas, Sadie, Nathan, Andy, Wesley, Megan, Haley, Jackson, Jessica, Tanya and Bill and great grandchildren Jamee, Mackenzie, Stacy, Cody, Griffin, Dylan, Grady, Cole, Georgia, Charlie and Van. John will be sadly missed by family pets Pepy and Tomer. Predeceased by grandson Shannon and sisters Joan, Marion and infant sister Jean. At the age of 82, John was still an active member of the community. His daily trips to town for coffee and farming interests kept him busy. Friends may call at the RODNEY CHAPEL OF DENNING FUNERAL DIRECTORS on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 2 pm at the Rodney Chapel. Interment Purcell cemetery. Donations in memory of John would be appreciated in trust of Beattie Haven Retirement Home. Condolences may be left at www.denningfuneralhome.con or 519 785-0810.