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BEVERLY PURCELL Obituary
Peacefully and courageously, supported by her family, on Monday, November 21, 2011. Loving Mother of Cathy Jerome, Jeffrey McMurdo (Angela Riccardi) and Laurie McMurdo. Cherished "Nana" of Michael Jerome, Marcia McMurdo and Christopher Patterson. Loyal wife of Leo Purcell. Beverly was a mother and Nana above all else. She loved family dinners and entertaining friends in her home. Her favourite times were with the people she loved. As a gifted singer, Bev's voice enhanced many weddings, funerals and holiday festivities. Along with a successful career as a Mom, Bev's devotion to children prompted her to become a fondly remembered teacher at LaSalle Catholic Comprehensive High School, where she inspired many students to greatness by believing in them.
Bev's gradual decline as a result of Alzheimer's Disease led her to spend her final years at Centre Benjamin Viger. The family wishes to profoundly thank Gerry Brennan and the staff of the second floor for their love and care of Mom when she could no longer live at home.
Resting at Rideau Funeral Home, 4275 Sources Blvd, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, H9B 2A6, 514-585-3344. Visitation Wednesday, November 23rd, 2-4pm & 7-9pm. Service in the Rideau Funeral Home Chapel at 10 am on Thursday, November 24th. Thence to Cote des Neiges Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations to "La Fondation du Centre d'Hébergement Denis-Benjamin Viger ", at the following address: 3292 rue Cherrier, Ile Bizard, QC. H9C 1E4.
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Len Sullivan
November 25, 2011
Dear Jeff and Laura,I was saddened to hear of the passing of your mother.She was a great woman and colleague at LCCHS. I remember her with fondness as well as both of you as former students. Thelma and I are in Florida so missed being present in person but were thinking about you . Please accept our sympathy Len and Thelma Sullivan
Jim Robinson
November 25, 2011
Dear Leo -
We were so sorry to hear from Bill and Jeannine about Bev's passing. We have a fond memory of singing a love song, along with you and Bev, to Adrienne and Peter at their wedding reception in Dorval. We send our sincere sympathy to you and your famiy at this time.
Jim Robinson and Susan Fowler
Betty Lindeman
November 23, 2011
In 1983 I shared a classroom with Bev. I was just about 9 months pregnant at the time. As I was leaving class one day and she was coming in to teach her class we chatted for a minute. She told me she was watching me teach for a while and could tell I really loved my students. I said for sure I did but I was really worried after I had my own child I wouldn't love my students as much. She hugged me and said, "No. You'll love them even more." What a fabulous inspiration!!! RIP Bev. Thanks.
Diane Santori
November 23, 2011
I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Purcell as I called her during my years at LCCHS. I had the privilege of being one of her students
and she was truly an inspiration and a very dedicated and memorable person. My condelences to you all for your loss, she will be sadly missed.
Diane Santori
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Lee Anne Mitchell
November 23, 2011
What an amazing woman, mother, wife, teacher, songstress. She touched so many lives, young and old alike. Please accept our sincerest condolences on her passing, she was an extraordinary woman. She will always be fondly remembered by so many of us. Her "chilli con carne" recipe will forever live on in my home. Rest in peace Beverly. May you find eternal serenity.
Emily Sharp(Sharpajew)
November 23, 2011
Stephen(Leo), Cathy, Jeff, Laurie and grandchildren, Michael, Marcia and Christopher, my deepest sympathy goes out to you all during this difficult time. Bev is in a better place now and can finally rest. I will always remember our lunches and "discussions" at LCCHS for over 25 years. She was a fanatastic mentor and friend. I am a better person because of her.
James, Joanne, Emma and Patrick Howell
November 23, 2011
Laurie,
We are very sad to hear about your mother's passing. Please know we are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. We know that as time passes, your happy memories will give you comfort and peace.
November 23, 2011
Leo-Cathy-Jeffrey and Laurie.
As the day and weeks pass,and as you return to life's routine,may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Clare Dozois,LaSalle,Quebec
November 23, 2011
Leo-Cathy-Jeffrey and Laurie. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.As a former colleague and friend I can vouch that Beverley was a dedicated professional and she had the gift of extending tender loving care to the students entrusted to her.Now is the time Leo-Cathy-Jeffrey and Laurie to remember the good times -and there were many.Your loss - our loss -will be a gain to The Choir Of Angels who will be welcoming a new gifted member.
May God Continue To Be The Pilot Of Your Lives.
Albert R.V.Joannette
Jeanie McKay Jarvis
November 23, 2011
Dear Purcell Family,
Your Mom/wife was one of a kind.She was a colleague at Lasalle Catholic Comprehensive High School.She touched so many of us with her wonderful singing voice. Leo, keep it going with the Retreads today in the West Island.What a courageous and prolonged battle she waged...May God grant Bev her eternal rest in the arms of the angels.
November 23, 2011
Cathy Jeff and Laurie so sorry to hear about your mom. May your memories help you through this time of saddness. The heaven's are a brighter place .
Darla Cunningham Mackay Vancouver BC
Connie Zeppilli
November 22, 2011
I to am a former student of the late Mrs Purcell's home economics course(sewing) at LCCHS over 34 years ago and remember her very fondly. I wish to extend my sincere condolences to her family on the passing of your beloved wife,mother and grandmother. May God grant her eternal rest.
Margaret Wilson
November 22, 2011
Dear Leo,Cathy,Jeffrey, and Laurie,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Beverley and I go back many years both having graduated in 1948 from ST. Willibrord H.S. Our lives continued in LaSalle where we were both active in St.John Brebeuf Parish. May God grant her the peace she justly deserves and grant you the courage to carry you through this sad and difficult time.
Bob & Margaret Wilson, London, On.
Jose navarrete
November 22, 2011
My very deepest sympathy on your moms passing..." Jose Navarrete"
K B
November 22, 2011
Miss Purcell as she was known to me, taught me Home-Ec at LCCHS 30 years ago! I sewed my first sweatshirt in that class! It fit for years, and then I kept it a few years longer out of nostalgia. I must have learned just enough about patterns, because I designed my graduation dress and had a dear friend of the family who happened to be a seamstress sew it for me. Then several years later, I'd sewn a dress with a bolero jacket, all the while thinking back on those classes. The best I've done since? I've sewn pillow cases!
Teachers' influences have a way of making appearances in different ways throughout your life without you getting the chance to let him/her know. Writing this little message is my way of saying thank you for touching my life too.
My condolences extend to the family.
BOB&LIL GRAHAM
November 22, 2011
Dear Cathy,Jeffrey,Laurie and Leo our very deepest sympathy on Bev's passing,following her extended and courageous battle.
Indeed Bev enhanced many Christian celebrations at St Jean Brebeuf which enriched our lives for many years in Lasalle.
Although Bev has left us,she will be remembered by her many friends
and endless people she touched with her voice and grace.
MAY BEV REST IN PEACE-BOB&LIL GRAHAM
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