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Helen Purdie Obituary
Her husband, William L. Purdie died in 1994. She leaves two daughters, Dorothy A. Coombs of Holden and Jean M. wife of Wilfred Joubert of North Grosvenordale, CT; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. She was born in West Millbury, daughter of G. Burton and Glenn (Stafford) Stowe.
Mrs. Purdie was a member of the First Congregational Church in Millbury and a former member and past secretary of the West Millbury Social Union and a past Trustee of the West Millbury Union Chapel. She was a member of the former Millbury Grange and a former member of the Millbury Woman's Club. She was a Girl Scout leader for eight years in Millbury.
Helen's Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1st in the First Congregational Church, 148 West Main St., Millbury. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in the West Millbury Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Mulhane Home for Funerals, 45 Main St., Millbury is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church, 148 West Main St., Millbury, MA 01527. A condolence book and directions are available at:
www.mulhane.com
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Cindy Bradway
November 30, 2007
Mrs. Purdie was a sweet lady. I knew her through my parents, Howard and Luella Cummings. I went to many events at the Chapel and Mrs. Purdie was always there with a smile and that wonderful accent. She and Mr. Purdie are two of the special people I remember from the old days in West Millbury.
Dennis
November 28, 2007
To the most Love Granma You will be missed. Now with Bill again You can finish what You had here on earth. God Bless All. So sorry for the lost of a good caring Woman.
Les Petrie
November 28, 2007
When ever "The Church On The Hill" or the West Millbury Social Union needed anything, Helen and Bill were right there. And, they were very, very good friends.
Helen Purdie & Alice Stockwell at Helen's 100th Birthday
Philip & Patty Nyberg
November 28, 2007
Helen was a mainstay of the West Millbury community and a good friend to our family for many years. I'll never forget the picture of Helen and Alice Stockwell laughing and chatting at Helen's 100th birthday party. We were fortunate to have known her and the world is poorer without her.
Phyllis (Lowe) Kaseta
November 28, 2007
I am sorry for your loss.
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