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Robert PURCELL Obituary
PURCELL, Robert
Died peacefully in Toronto April
18, 2014 after a short illness, an
hour after his 71st birthday. Son
of Gillis and archy Purcell,
beloved husband of Lois (De
Merchant), brother of Judy
(Marcel Hamelin), Pat (John
Smart) and Sue Purcell
Predeceased by his brother,
Peter (Barbara Morrison). Bob
worked at the Vancouver Sun
and Toronto Star before his
career in public relations. An
expert wordsmith, avid sailor
and lover of sports cars, he will
be missed for his quiet
generosity, efficiency and loyalty
to his friends.
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Published by The Globe and Mail on May 31, 2014.