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Jean Long Purcell, 98, of Orange, died at Dogwood Village of Orange County on Wednesday, February 16, 2011.
Ms. Purcell was retired Chief of the Richmond Times Dispatch Orange Bureau and previously served as a correspondent to the Richmond News Leader, The Charlottesville Daily Progress, and several radio and television stations.
Ms. Purcell was born on February 3, 1913, in Richmond. She was married to the late Henry H. Purcell.
Ms. Purcell is survived by two sons, H. Harwood Purcell and his wife, Frances, and Thomas M. Purcell and his wife, Catherine, all of Orange; five grandchildren, Ned and Clayton Purcell of Orange, Courtenay Palaski of Los Angeles, Sara Perine of Philadelphia and Margaret Purcell of Nashville. Three great grandchildren also survive.______________________________
Dawn Marie Metten - 42 Middletown, NJ passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011, at her home, with her family at her side. She was born Dawn Marie Mulligan on Oct. 9, 1968 in Brooklyn, N.Y., where she grew up. In 1995, she moved to Fords with her family, and in 2007 settled in Middletown.
Dawn is survived by her devoted and beloved husband of 18 years, Bernard C. Metten; her loving children, Daniel E. and Katelyn M. Metten; and her dear mother, Deborah Purcell.
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Robert Edward “Bob” Connolly of Greenland, NH died peacefully, Saturday, Feb, 12, 2011 at home surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was born October 19, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Thomas J. Connolly and Sarah Purcell Connolly.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, DeLyn of Greenland, the love of his life; two daughters, MaryAnn Fenton and her husband David and Heather Nelson and husband Vincent of New Jersey; brothers Joseph and John Connolly; sisters Betty Bianco and Sarah Croson.
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Marjorie Williams Purcell 89, of Newark, DE b.Winston-Salem, NC Oct 15, 1921, d. Feb 15, 2011. Marjorie was the daughter of the late Coy R. and Maisie Bomberger Williams. She is survived by a daughter, Leslie Anne Purcell of Ventura, CA and two sons, Jeffrey W. Purcell and wife Karen of Cambridge, MA, and Coy W. Purcell and wife Nancy of Narberth, PA.She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Ralph E. Purcell who died in 1994 and her brother Eugene B. Williams.
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Sharon Ann MacDiarmid 61, of Halifax passed away February 12, 2011 at the QE II Victoria General with friends at her side. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Eva Purcell. Sharon was a graduate of the Convent of the Sacred Heart. She graduated from Saint Mary's University with her BA (1971) and BEd (1972). She taught for 8 years in elementary schools in Halifax. She then went on to begin her 24 year career at the Sacred Heart School of Halifax, as the beloved librarian. Sharon is survived her son Colin MacDiarmid, of Halifax and close friend Densie Gaudet.
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Anna Mae Purcell, 97, of Ingleside, Texas, formerly of Peoria, IL died Dec. 15, 2010.
Anna Mae was born Aug. 2, 1913, to Edward and A. Edith (nee Marston) Schwartz. She married Carl R. Purcell on Oct. 27, 1934. He preceded her in death on March 26, 1996.
Surviving are a sister, Velma Persich of Chillicothe, IL; daughter, Ann “Áine” Mac Sithigh of Rolla, Mo.; son, Carl “Scoop” Purcell of Ingleside, Tx. She was buried beside her beloved Carl in Chillicothe City Cemetery.____________________________________
John Harold Bridges, 73, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011. He was a native of Gloucester and had been a resident of Smithfield for the last 23 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Purcell Reeves; father, Henry Alvin Bridges; and brother, William A. Bridges.Survivors include his wife of more than 30 years, Carole Kaiser Bridges; children, Diane Clark Stockton of Calif., Steven P. Clark (Susan) of Newport News, Robert D. Clark (Kristen) of Hampton, Patricia Clark Shoaf of Morgantown, W.Va., David K. Bridges (Joanne) of Newport News and Sean C. Bridges (Beth) of Suffolk; sisters, Elizabeth A. Robbins of Hayes and Ada Marie Lughart (Dick) of Deltaville; brother, Vernon L. Bridges (Stella) of Florence, Ariz.
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Mary Jane Purcell, 94, a long-time resident of Lost Tree Village, died on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at her home in North Palm Beach. Jane was born on July 24, 1915 in St. Louis, MO. She attended Miami University in Oxford, OH, where she met her husband, Henry W. Purcell. Mr. Purcell died in 1997, after 60 years of marriage.
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John William Purcell. James City County, VA
b. 1913 Gloucester County, VA. d. Febraury 4, 2011 Newport News, VA. Age 97.Oldest of six children of Olive R. and Irving W. Purcell.
Preceded in death by:
wife Elizabeth Lindsey Purcell
daughter Ruth Arlene Purcell
brother Woodrow Purcell
brother Homer Purcell
sister Eloise M. Purcell
sister Edith P. Newman
Survived by:
sister Grace Purcell West
daughter Shirley Howard (Robert) of Williamsburg, VA
daughterJanet Hamm (George) of Seaford, VA___________________________________________
Cleo Purcell Horne, 93, of Tucker, KY, died February 1, 2011. Born October 15, 1917 in Wayne County, daughter of Warner and Mollie Dent Purcell, she was preceded in death by husband Elmer Horne, six brothers and two sisters. She is survived by daughters Lana (Thomas) Drenon and Gail (Pat) Aldridge; son Glen (Dana) Horne. She is survived by her son, Grant Purcell and his wife, Nancy.
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Charles R. Purcell, of Sturgis, MI died February 2, 2011 in Elkhart, IN. Born July 30, 1953 in Sturgis, son of the late Charles E. and Marilyn Jane (Bronstetter) Purcell, he is survived by daughter Jeanie (Kevin) Seifert; sons Travis (Crystal) Smith and Charles R. (Shannon) Purcell; uncle Don Croy. (Sturgis Journal, February 5, 2011)
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Edward E. Purcell, Jr, 87 of Vienna, VA, died January 3, 2011. Born January 29, 1924, he is survived by wife Anne; children Edward E. Purcell III, Dr. Rita (Larry) Purcell-Robertson, Anne P. (John) Clark, Patrick J. (Janita) Purcell, Daniel F. (Jennifer) Purcell, Sr., and Michael E. (Peggy) Purcell; sister Margaret Greenwell; brother Robert C. Purcell. (Fredericksburg.com, January 9, 2011)
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Edward L. Purcell, 38 of Greenwood, IN, died January 7, 2011. He is survived by parents Dennis and Dee Lindswy; sons Nathan E. and Edward L. Purcell II; daughter Brianna M. Purcell. (Daily Journal, January 11, 2011)
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Eugene N. Purcell, 79 of Yeagertown, PA, died January 4, 2011. Born April 12, 1931, he was son of the late Alfred I. and Helen (McKinley) Purcell. He was predeceased by wife Joan D. (Haywood) Purcell and is survived by daughters Teresa Tate, Ann (Barry) Clark; sons Mark (Ann) Purcell and Neil a. Purcell; brother Gerald (Dolly) Purcell; sisters Peggy Goss and Linda (John) Price.
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Gene Purcell, 75 of Canadian, TX, died January 16, 2011. Born January 31, 1935, son of the late Elize Mac and Violet Purcell, he was preceded in death by wife Bobbie Walser Purcell and a brother. He is survived by sons, Mac (Gaye Purcell, Don (Doreen) Purcell, Bill (Darlene) Purcell, and Ed (Jean) Purcell; daughters Becky (J.J.) Jones and Sherry (Paul Thomas; sister Vonda (Pee Wee) Boughan. (Amarillo Globe-News, January 17, 2011)
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Dr. Geraldine M. Purcell, 85 of Rochester Hills, MI, died January 1, 2011. (The Oakland Press, January 4, 2011)
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Jim H. Purcell, 85 of Atlanta and College Park, died December 22, 2010. He was predeceased by wife Lucy and daughter Gloria Purcell. He is survived by son Jimmy (Diane) Purcell. He was a Broze Star veteran of WWII. (Atlanta Journal-Constittution, December 26, 2010)
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Kenneth E. Purcell, of Quincy MA, died December 12, 2010. son of the late Alexander K. and Jane (Lynch) Purcell, he is survived by brother Robert J. (Janet) Purcell and sister Ellen (Joseph) Klink. (The Patriot Ledger December 15, 2010)
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William E. Purcell, 74, of Stroud Township, PA, died December 23, 2010 in Allentown. Son of William R. and Kathleen (Byrnes) Purcell, he is survived by wife Noreen (Townsend) Purcell; daughters Michelle Purcell, Karen York, and Rose Marie Brophy; siblings Kathleen (George) Lutz) and Robert Purcell. He was predeceased by sister Irene Novak. He was a career Army veteran. (Pocono Record, December 27, 2010)
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Purcell, John William
John William Purcell, 97, of James City County died peacefully on Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, at the Gardens of Warwick Forest in Newport News after a short illness, with his family by his side.He was born in Gloucester County, the oldest of six children of Olive R. and Irving W. Purcell. Mr. Purcell lived most of his years in James City County. At the time of his death, he was the oldest living member of Lebanon Christian Church in Lee Hall.
He started his work career at 12 years of age, working on the farm of Coleman Curtis in James City County. He retired in 1979 as the plant manager for D.C. Curtis Inc., located on Water Street in Yorktown, after working for the Curtis Family for 53 years.
His most important job, however, that of a loving father, will forever be cherished by his daughters, Shirley and Janet.
Mr. Purcell is survived by his daughters, Shirley Howard (Robert) of Williamsburg and Janet Hamm (George) of Seaford; granddaughters, Jane Howard of Charlottesville, Theresa Robertson of Richmond, Kelly Harriss of Williamsburg, CW2 Jennifer Hamm of Seaford, and Julie Harris of Dandy; 10 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and his sister, Grace Purcell West.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Elizabeth Lindsey Purcell; his daughter, Ruth Arlene Purcell; his great-granddaughter, Stella Paige Harriss; his brothers, Woodrow and Homer Purcell; and his sisters, Eloise M. Purcell and Edith P. Newman.
A celebration of his life was held on Tuesday, Feb. 8, at Lebanon Christian Church in Newport News. Burial was private in Peninsula Memorial Park.
Memorial donations may be made to Riverside Hospice, 12420 Warwick Boulevard, Suite 6E, Newport News VA 23606; or the Building Fund, Lebanon Christian Church, 409 Yorktown Rd., Newport News VA 23603. Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton.
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John C Purcell
JOHN (JACK) C. PURCELL (93) died Sunday, March 21, 2010 after a long battle with
Parkinson’s disease. He was born in Billings, Montana, February 20, 1917. He was predeceased by his parents Edith Reynolds Purcell and Thomas Elmore Purcell, and a brother Thomas A. Purcell and a sister Bonnie Purcell Simon. He was also predeceased by his son William C. Purcell.Mr. Purcell was a graduate of General Motors Institute, class of 1938, earning a degree in automotive service engineering. He had a career with General Motors for 43 years, retiring in 1977. He was a World War ll Veteran, serving as a commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps. He was a racing sailor on the Great Lakes and raced his 35 foot Bristol sailboat in many long distance races on the lakes. He was an emeritus member of Crescent Sail Yacht Club, Grosse Pointe, Michigan. In 1979 he was elected to the Hall of Fame of the Detroit River Yachting Association. He was a member of the Great Lakes Sailing Club and charted some wilderness waters in the Great Lakes and Canada.
In retirement he pursued other interests and participated in three EarthWatch expeditions. Two of these were watching whales in Hawaii and the San Juan Islands in the Pacific. The third expedition was surveying Yellowstone Lake in Yellowstone National Park. He celebrated his 75th birthday with a trans-Atlantic passage on a five-masted schooner and for his 80th birthday he celebrated with a hot air balloon ride. He moved from Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan in late 1982 to Hilton Head Island, SC.. There he was president of the Civic Club and the Plantation Homeowner’s Association. He also organized a General Motors Retiree group on the island and a chapter of the United States Power Squadron. In November 1990 he moved to the newly established continuing care community of Fleet Landing in Atlantic Beach, FL. He used his many leadership skills and organizing talents there to organize club and was elected to the first Residents’ Council. He was a member of Rotary, the Beaches Model Railroad club, and Community Presbyterian Church. Survivors are his wife, Cecile Montgomery Purcell, and children: Robert A (Christina) Purcell, Sherry Purcell Kisser, and Bradford A. (Katherine) Purcell. Also, three nephews: Thomas (Crystal) Purcell, Richard A. Purcell, and Joe Frank (Francine) Purcell. He had 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. The Memorial Service [was held] Friday, April 9, at 2 PM at Community Presbyterian Church, 150 Sherry Drive, Atlantic Beach, FL.. Mr. Purcell’s ashes are inhumed in the Memorial Garden at Grosse Pointe United Methodist Church, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. The family suggests that memorial gifts in his name be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Photo of John Purcell as General Motors executive, about age 60
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Nicholas Dereta
1927-2010
LAYTON — Our beloved husband and father, Nicholas Dereta, left us today, February 13, 2010. He was born November 29, 1927, in Midland, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Milovan (Mike) Dereta and Bertha Cimesa Dereta.
He attended schools in Midland until his junior year of high school when he left to join the U. S. Navy at the end of World War II. When the war ended he returned to high school and graduated. He left Midland to go to California and attended Fresno State University working his way through to a degree in Criminology. Upon graduation he was employed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms (ATF) in Seattle, Washington. In 1966 he was recruited by the Agency for International Development (USAID) and spent two years in South Vietnam following which he returned to ATF Los Angeles. Then a series of transfers brought him to Salt Lake City in 1977 where he retired from Government service in 1985. He then served 10 years in the security department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints which was a position he loved. He retired a second time in 1995 to serve a mission in London, England, which was the joy of his life. He spent five years in Port St. Lucie, Florida with his son Seth and family, following which the family finally settled in Layton, Utah, where they have been for the past three years.
He loved his family, his church, and his country and had a firm and abiding testimony of his Savior the Lord Jesus Christ. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Aloa, his sons, Nicholas, Duffy (Cecilia), and Seth (Leora); daughters, Marie (David) Harrington, Cherie (Rodger) Ushio, Tracy (Kelly) Perkins, Jaime Christensen, and Lauren Dereta; 27 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two grandsons, Cobin Christensen and Michael Dereta; sister Mildred, and brother Peter.
In the passing of Nick, a man has gone from our midst whose character was probably as angelical as that of any person ever on the earth. He was of a sweet disposition and possessed a character such as to draw unto him friends in every walk of life. He knew no jealousy, was unpretentious, unassuming and humble, and his character and life were totally transparent.
Funeral services were held Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Layton Sand Springs LDS Ward, 150 N. 3200 W. Friends and family called Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Rd., and Thursday from 9:30- 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment, Bountiful City Cemetery. -
Henry Ford Purcell Obituary
The following is the obituary for Henry Ford Purcell, died December 12 2008.
