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Rita Purvis Obituary

Rita Purvis St. Clair Rita Purvis, age 83, died June 23, 2011. She was born March 4, 1928 in St.Clair. She worked at Huron Plastics for several years, retiring in 1978. She enjoyed gardening and yardwork. She also enjoyed walking up to 5 miles a day and time spent with her grandchildren. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, St.Clair. She is survived by her children; Kathleen Wendell, Mary Stalcup, William(Janet)Purvis, Debrah(Larry)Stark. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Memorial service will be held at 2:00p.m. Tuesday, June 28 at St. Mary's Cemetery, St. Clair Arrangements by Young Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, China Twp. www.youngcolonial.com

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Published by The Times Herald from Jun. 24 to Jun. 26, 2011.

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Jan Purvis

July 12, 2011

Will miss playing Yahtzee at the kitchen table with you...I love you and tell Dad that "Tubby" says hi and misses him too!

Jackie Berg

June 27, 2011

Toot,Mary,Debbie and Bill so sorry to hear about your Mom. We had alot fun in the old neighborhood with your Mom & Dad.
Jackie & Jill

Juli Allen

June 26, 2011

Debbie, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Debbie Stark

June 26, 2011

I love and miss you very much Mom. Give Dad a big hug and kiss for me. I hope you and Dad are having fun together again.

Jennifer Stark

June 25, 2011

Grandma I love and miss you so much. You were the best grandma that anyone could ask for. Give Grandpa a big hug and kiss for me. You will never be forgotten.

Jason LaFrance II

June 25, 2011

I miss you great grama I love you forever.

Jason LaFrance II

June 25, 2011

I miss you great grama I miss you and love you forever.

Bill Babel

June 25, 2011

Bill, we are so sorry to hear about your mom. We are heading home from vacation today and will see you soon. Call us when you get into town.

Bobbi Closs

June 24, 2011

To Mary,Toot,Debbie and Bill, Your mom was a wonderful lady. Though I haven't seen her in years, I will never forget her. Because of her,whenever I do a haircut, I always check to make sure both sides match...Gosh, she was always so much fun..my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Bobbi

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