Peter PURCELL

As an avid snowmobiler, I first met Pete at several years ago at was was called the Hogsbreath Saloon in Dwight. That night we talked for hours. Pete left a lasting impression on me, so much that everytime we find ourselves in the Dwight area, we look for him, it was always a highlight to hold conversation and laugh! He will be missed.

Hi Carol your so right about your dad always funning and happy I will never forget him. And the times a sat with him in his smoke lake cottage. Your dad always talked about his daughters and how much he loved all of you. He told me you just lived around the conor from me in aurora. All the best Tony

Peter Purcell was my father and I will miss him deeply. His amazing sense of humour, even while in the hospital when he was very ill was superb. My Dad had a warm heart and always welcomed anyone into his cottage on Smoke Lake. Sometimes one's presence is so large that it cannot help but be noticed, that was my Dad. I loved him and will always miss him.

Uncle Pete lived until he died. So fortunate for us to have been able to see him just the week before he went into hospital...he rode his atv, drove himself to Huntsville for some therapy, and was so hospitable to us he even offered to take us to dinner the evening we arrived. We declined as we could tell he was in some pain and didn't want to put him through more. He never lost his relentless sense of humor nor his taste for fast food. We were also very impressed with the way kept up and added to the cottage. He and the time we had with him will be very fondly remembered.
Love Jack and Lexy

I went up every summer just to see and every time I went i knew that he would always have some chores fro me to do i didnt care though i loved him and was proud to call him my grandpa
love sarah

Just last month I sat with Pete on smoke lake. The few times I sat there were so great . I found out of his passing on the day of his buried.He will be missed. Smoke lake will not be the same. Thanks Pete .

"You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him."
-James D. Miles

From the clerk at the LCB, the ranger at the East Gate, to the "players" of the business world; I always knew him to treat everyone the same. He was unique and will be surely missed by all who knew him. He always left me with a smile on my face and an open invitation to return. His body wore out but his spirit will live on in the hearts and memories of those who loved him.

I was so proud to be able to call him, Uncle Pete.

Love,
Patrick, Shirley & Jaclyn

So sad to hear of Big Pete's passing. Romans 15:33.

We will all mis you at bush co pete ! it wont be the same without you, you will be greatly missed.

Years from now, someone will mention "Big Pete" Purcell, and it will bring a smile to all our faces as we recall one or many stories. It was an honour to have crossed paths with this classy gentleman. My thoughts to all of you.

Regards, Jim Percival