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Pat (Moore) Purdon died peacefully, surrounded by family, at Nipissing Serenity Hospice, North Bay. She was 95 years old. Pat (Moore) was predeceased by her husband Earl E. Purdon (1926-1998). She was the much-loved mother of Peter Purdon (Cheryl) of Powassan and Chris McNeil (Dan) of Barrie; Grandmother of Lesley Marshall (Chris), Michael Purdon (Trista), Megan Freeman (Shaun) and Robin Manuel (Scott), and great-grandmother of Miles, Elliot, Cohen, Hadi May, Jackson, Maddox, Sawyer, Bradley and Olivia.
Pat was predeceased by her sister Jessie Elizabeth “Betty” Johnson (the late Alvin “Al” Johnson).
Pat was a very active and dedicated member of Powassan United Church and the United Church Women, and was a familiar face at virtually every church function. She will be deeply missed by her entire church family.
The Purdon family will receive visitors at the Paul Funeral Home, Powassan on Sunday, March 24, 2024 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm and at Powassan United Church on Monday, March 25, from 10:00 to 11:00 am. The funeral service will be held Monday, March 25 at Powassan United Church at 11:00 am.
The Funeral service will be live-streamed for those unable to attend. Should you wish to view click here Meeting ID: 812 0572 0702 Passcode: 532102
Pat’s family would like to thank the staff of Nipissing Serenity Hospice for their exceptional care and kindness over the last few weeks. Memorial donations to their wonderful work would be greatly appreciated. Alternatively, Powassan United Church and the Canadian Cancer Society are also suggested.
Cremation has taken place. Pat’s ashes will be buried with her husband Earl at Powassan Union Cemetery in the spring. To leave a condolence or tribute please visit paulfuneralhome.ca or call the Paul Funeral Home, Powassan 705-724-2024.
Nipissing Serenity Hospice
799 John Street, North Bay ON P1B 8T2
Tel: 1-705-995-3377
Web: http://nipissingserenityhospice.ca
Powassan United Church
PO Box 436, 462 Main Street,, Powassan ON P0H1Z0
Tel: 1-705-724-2815
Web: http://www.powassanunited.ca
Canadian Cancer Society
176 Lakeshore Dr, Unit 11, North Bay, ON, North Bay ON P1A 2A8
Tel: 1-888-939-3333
Web: http://cancer.ca