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Mary Purvis Obituary

PURVIS-Mary J. (Hastings) September 27, 2007; of Orchard Park, NY, formerly of Angola, NY; beloved wife of Edwin C. Purvis Jr.; cherished mother of Lynne P. (Paul) Jakiel and Robert E. Purvis; loving grandmother of Lauren, Christopher and Timothy Jakiel; also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd. & Rt. 5), Hamburg, 627-2919, Saturday, October 6 at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo or Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Charles A. Castiglia, Director.

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Published by Buffalo News from Sep. 30 to Oct. 1, 2007.

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Liz Doebler

September 25, 2023

Still missing MaryJo and her smile and her WOOOOHOOOO coming from the ER. She made things so much brighter wherever she went. Keep checking those "charts" and behave when you give the reports. Love you, Liz Doebler

Liz Doebler

September 24, 2020

Still miss and remember her. God bless you Purvis family. think of something about her today and know that she is checking the good and bad in your "chart" She smiles at both. One of the best ER nurses ever. WOOOOHOOOO Loved her lots.

Linda Spring

October 5, 2007

To the Family of MaryJo.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. MaryJo and I worked together at Millard Gates ER for some time I will always remember her smile and compassion for the patients. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

LIZ DOEBLER

October 3, 2007

DEAR "SISTER" WOOOOOHOOOOO....
WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH WHAT A GREAT NURSE AND FRIEND. THE LORD KNEW WHAT HE WAS DOING WHEN HE MADE YOU.(NOT THAT ON OCCASION HE DIDN'T ASK "WHAT WAS I THINKING") WE ALL LOVED YOU AND LOVE YOU STILL. SAY HI TO GERRY FOR ME AND WE'LL ALL LISTEN FOR YOUR FAMILIAR "WOO HOO" IN OUR DREAMS. LOVE LIZ DOEBLER

Love Wendy Carlisle

October 2, 2007

Dear Ed and family. Mary Jo will be missed by the countless lives she has blessed.Some souls pass through this lifetime like a gentle rain and touch our hearts, Mary Jo was that rain.

Susan Connelly

October 2, 2007

Dear Ed, Lynn and Robbie - and of course, Paul and the children. I hope you know how much she loved all of you and bragged on you! And we loved her. She was always a joy to be around and will be missed. Susan Connelly RN

Jerome Maryniewski

October 1, 2007

Dear Ed and family, We were so blessed to know Mary and enjoy her company. She had a wonderful heart was full of fun and was one of our favorite people. We are so sorry for your loss and deeply regret she's not with us anymore, but we know the angels welcomed her home with open arms. Love, Jerry and Merrill

Shirley Cassada, M.D.

October 1, 2007

Sister, you're up in heaven now, and you need to at least TRY to behave!!....you graced this earth with your life, and we're so blessed that you were in our lives....we love you and we'll miss you, but we won't ever forget you....how COULD we?...your star will forever shine....love, Shirley

Chris/Lisa Durrance

September 30, 2007

to the purvis family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathies go to you all.
Love, Chris and Lisa

JON HASTINGS

September 30, 2007

WE LOVE AND MISS YOU AUNT MARY . MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND WATCH OVER US FROM HEAVEN.
LOVE, JON AND PAT

Chris/Lisa Durrance

September 30, 2007

To the entire Purvis family,
Our deepest sympathies are with you all at this time. Chris has very fond memories of Mrs Purvis. If you need anything please don't hesitate to call us.
Love,
Chris and Lisa

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