Hilda Purcell

Obituary of Hilda Purcell

Mrs. Hilda Elizabeth Purcell, of Belleisle Creek Manor, formerly Long Creek, New Brunswick, passed away at her residence on July 28, 2004 in her hundredth year. Hilda was born in Keirstead Mountain NB on August 6, 1904, she was the daughter of the late Wesley and Maude (Lloyd) Fenwick and the beloved wife of the late Earl Purcell who passed away May 27, 1964. Hilda is survived by 2 sisters-in-law, Lillian Fenwick of Keirstead Mountain and Margaret Fenwick of Woodstock, several nieces and nephews, as well as several great and great great nieces and nephews. Hilda was predeceased by her 5 brothers, Lloyd, Hoyt, Stewart, Oswald and Basil and by 4 sisters, Alma Secord, Freda Pearson, Grace Jamieson and Frona Fenwick. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, (506-433-1176), with visitation on Friday 2-4, 7-9. The Funeral Service will be held from Coles Island Baptist Church on Saturday, July 31, 2004 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Kenneth Young officiating. A graveside committal service will be held at Fairview Lawn Cemetery in Halifax, NS on Sunday, August 1, 2004 at 2:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy donations to the Coles Island Baptist Church or to the memorial of the donors choice would be appreciated by the family.
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