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Nancy Purdy Obituary
The family will celebrate Nancy's life with a private gathering. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canandaigua.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Fort Hill Performing Arts Center, 20 Fort Hill Ave., Canandaigua, NY 14424.
Nancy was born in Canandaigua and was the daughter of Richard and Ruth (Merrill) Hallstead. She attended Canandaigua schools and was a graduate of Canandaigua Academy. Nancy earned a bachelor's degree from Wells College and an MBA from R.I.T. She worked at Finger Lakes Community College for 29 years as an Academic Administrator. Nancy was presently working as General Manager of Sound Reading Solutions, an organization that teaches non-English speaking children to read. She was involved in Rotary International and BSA Scouting. Nancy's interests included hiking, long walks, making fudge and apple pies and the positive influencing of people, especially children.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Royal A. Purdy; three sons, Eric (Meghin) Purdy, Glenn (Mary Rose) Purdy and Jacob Purdy; two grandchildren, Audrey and Matty; seven siblings, Randy L. Allen, Leslie Behm, Jean (Barry) Slater, Dudley (Yvonne) Hallstead, Geoffry (Jane) Hallstead, DMD, Tammy (Dr. Ron) Newbold and Eric (Mary) Hallstead; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are by Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home, Inc., Canandaigua. Condolences may be offered at www.johnsonkennedy.com
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Sarah Whiffen
April 1, 2022
I met Nancy at FLCC and, as others have said, she was so welcoming and warm. We also bonded as Wells women and being "odds." I will always be thankful for the time I was able to share with Nancy. She was one of a kind and such an inspiration to us all. May her family find laughter and joy in her memory.
Bill Fuge
March 31, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. Barb and I got to know Nancy when Barb was an adjunct professor at FLCC. WE have clearly lost another great woman this year.
Stephanie Lynn McGrath
March 31, 2022
I first met Nancy when I was working at FLCC in the late 80's. She was always the most helpful and supportive of anyone I had met there. Her door was always open if you had a problem or just wanted to stop by and chat. Almost everyone loved her from students to staff. She gave so much to the college. She will be missed very much.
Bonnie Rands
March 29, 2022
I am totally stunned Nancy was one of the sweetest woman l ever knew. I worked with her at FLCC and happy to call her a friend. My heart and prayers go out to the family.
Tracy A Teeter
March 29, 2022
Nancy was an incredible person and she shaped my life for the better with her supportiveness and positivity. Even though we didn't keep in touch in recent years, I miss her terribly. I wish all the best to her family.
Gloria J. Dancause
March 26, 2022
I first met Nancy at FLCC in the 1990´s, She was so kind and thoughtful. As I was new to the organization, she was a great help. I will always remember how she´d give her all for the staff and students. Nancy knew the meaning of the word "community". Forever in our hearts.
Trista
March 26, 2022
She was truly a mentor and so much wanted success for all of our students. May she rest well, remembered for the amazing work she did for so many.
Karen Taylor
March 26, 2022
My condolences to the family. Nancy welcomed me to FLCC with open arms and was a true mentor. The world has lost a great person!
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