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Thomas Purcell Obituary

Of Wellesley, formerly of Albany, NY November 7, beloved husband of the late Helen (Fleming) Purcell. Devoted father of Pamela P. Scapicchio & her husband Ralph of Weymouth, Douglas L. Purcell & his wife Judith of Easthampton, MA, Thomas F. Purcell Jr. of Wellesley, Dixon B. Purcell & his wife Rita of Wellesley, Cathy P. Leonard & her husband Gary of Holliston. Brother of Frances Day of Albany, NY and the late Elizabeth Purcell. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Memorial service in the Wellesley Village Congregational Church, 2 Central St., Wellesley Sq., on Wednesday, November 14 at 9:30 A.M. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Thomas's memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham 01701-4688. Late retired employee of Stone & Webster of Boston. Major WWII Army Air Corps. Veteran, B24 Pilot with the 389 Bomb Group, received 2 Purple Hearts and was a POW at Stalag Luft III in Germany. George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781-235-4100

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 11 to Nov. 12, 2007.

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Susan Knapp

November 18, 2007

My family (Knapp)used to live a few houses away from the Purcells when they lived on Mountain View Ave. I have thought of your family through the years and remember with great fondness the times we all had together. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mike Casey

November 13, 2007

Mr. Purcell,
Sir, I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during WW II with the 8th Air Force which the 389th was a part of flying bomber missions over Europe. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. God knows what you had to endure as a Prisoner of War.

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