Richard Allan Purdy

Richard Allan Purdy, age 61, of Plymouth, died unexpectedly on Friday, Sept. 28th, 2012 in Quincy. He was the devoted husband of Susan J. (Murphy) Purdy of Plymouth. Born in Boston, MA on July 6, 1951, he was the son of Elaine M. (Nolan) Purdy of Carver and the late Raymond J. Purdy. He was a graduate of Weymouth, Class of 1969. He moved to Plymouth in 1974, previously residing in Weymouth. Mr. Purdy had worked as an Executive Director for the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Association for most of his life. He was also an electrician by trade and enjoyed being on the water. He loved boating and scuba diving in his spare time. Richard was a member of the Onset Bay Marina. Besides leaving his wife Susan of twenty one years, he leaves his mother, Elaine M. (Nolan) Purdy of Carver. He was the loving father of Erick W. Alsheimer and his wife Gillian of Plymouth, MA and Seattle, WA, and Matthew J. Alsheimer and his fiance Alisha of Plymouth. He was the beloved brother of Carol Purdy of Boca Raton, FL, and cherished grandfather of Landon Alsheimer. He also leaves his neice Kristin Goodwin. The Funeral service will take place on Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the Christ Church Episcopal, 149 Court St., Plymouth. Visitation at the Cartmell Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in Vine Hills Cemetery, Plymouth. Donations in his memory may be made to the Kidney Cancer Association,P.O. Box 4668 #38269 New York, NY 10163-4668. For online guestbook and directions see: www. cartmellfuneralhome.com