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WARREN RALPH PURDY
Date of Passing: Mar 13, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWARREN RALPH PURDY Warren Purdy departed this life peacefully at Oakview Place in Winnipeg, on Friday, March 13, 2015, at the age of 79. Husband of 50 years to his beloved wife, Georgia Helen (Croft), deceased in 2011; proud and loving father of Alan (Norma) of Winnipeg and Karen (Carver Farrell) of Regina. Cherished and loving "Papa" of Alex James (AJ) and Paige Purdy, and Anika and Ian Farrell. Dear brother of Bruce Purdy (Donna Thain) of Winnipeg, and brother-in-law to Brenda Vopni of Toronto. Warren was giving, caring, generous with his time and always there to help others. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Besides his career at MPI and Birchwood Motors, Warren's great passions were summers at Victoria Beach, his grandchildren, cars, curling, travel and golf. He even scored a hole in one! Warren also knew the secret passage to the blueberry patch. We would like to thank the staff at Oakview Place for all the care, affection and patience they showed as they cared for our father during the past nine months. Thank you also to the staff at Sturgeon Creek II and Heritage Lodge for looking after Dad during the last few years. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service to celebrate Warren's life will be held in the summer.
Publish Date: Mar 21, 2015
WARREN RALPH PURDY Departed this life peacefully at Oakview Place in Winnipeg, on Friday, March 13, 2015, at the age of 79. Husband of 50 years to his beloved wife, Georgia Helen (Croft), deceased in 2011; proud and loving father of Alan (Norma) of Winnipeg and Karen (Carver Farrell) of Regina. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service to celebrate Warren's life will be held in the summer. Longer obituary to follow on Saturday, March 21, 2015.
Publish Date: Mar 17, 2015
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 21, 2015
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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Warren and Georgia were great travellers and are so missed on our adventures. Always supportive and fun. Who can forget our "gatherings" at the end of a trip - Georgia's well documented scrapbooks, blueberry dessert and Warren's wine! - Posted by: bernice stebbing (travel friend) on: Mar 24, 2015
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When I would see Warren, my heart would light up. My Mom, Vernon "Trainor" Lee also had this special place for her Aunt and her children. Possibly this rubbed off on me. The one thing I have learned with time is, you do not have to know why your heart holds love for someone, it is enough to simply love them. We all know this, Warren will be welcomed in heaven by the angels, and a heck of a parcel of folks from our Ateah Tribe. To Warren's Family, prayers from The Lee Family, you are in our prayers ..Michal, Markham and Annette, Patrick and Lynn Lee - Posted by: Ms Michal Lee (Cousin) on: Mar 22, 2015
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Our sincere sympathy to all the family. Warren was such a nice person & will be missed at Victoria Beach. - Posted by: Ab & Betty Hansford (Friends) on: Mar 21, 2015
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Our condolences go out to you Karen, Al and Families. May Mercy, Peace and Love be yours Richly. Love from Susan (Ateah) and Mark Hauser - Posted by: Susan and Mark Hauser (cousin) on: Mar 21, 2015
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Sincere condolences to the family on Warren's passing. - Posted by: Don Holman (Boyhood friend and neighbour.) on: Mar 21, 2015
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We were saddened to read of Warren's passing. Our thoughts go out to Bruce and Donna and family. - Posted by: Jim & Audrey Swail (friends) on: Mar 21, 2015
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We offer our sincere condolences to Karen, Allen, brother Bruce and families. Warren was a dear friend from Victoria Beach, and we had many enjoyable times together. - Posted by: Jack and Patty Johnston (Friend) on: Mar 20, 2015
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I'm so tremendously saddened to hear of Warren's passing - 79 is far too young! I feel honored to have worked with Warren for 6 years and loved his dry sense of humour. He was a lovely man who spoke softly and always fondly, of Georgia and was so very proud of both Alan & Karen. The world has lost a true 'one-of a kind'. My sincere sympathies to the family at this very difficult time. - Posted by: Brenda Plohman (Former Co-Worker) on: Mar 16, 2015
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I worked alongside Warren at 1075 Portage. My Sincerest Sympathies to the family. RIP. - Posted by: marie larsen (co worker) on: Mar 16, 2015
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Golf, family, Victoria Beach, curling. - Posted by: Pat & Bob Rialland, Kelowna, B.C. ( Long time ,family friend, our condolences too Allan and Karen ,Brother,Bruce & Leanne and their fam) on: Mar 16, 2015
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Warren was a kind & caring friend/co-worker. We worked together for many years. Condolences go out to the Purdy family. He will be missed. RIP my friend. - Posted by: June Neal (friend & co-worker at MPI) on: Mar 16, 2015