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Robert Watson Wright Purdy

Birth	:	18 Sep 1868 Deep Brook, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death	:	6 Oct 1967 Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial	:	Old St. Edwards Anglican Church Graveyard, Clementsport, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate	:	44.6638120, -65.6058590
Description	:	Annapolis Spectator, Tuesday, October 17, 1967 Obituary The funeral of the late Robert WW Purdy was Monday, October 9, in St Matthew's Anglican Church, Deep Brook, Reverend AF Steward officiating, assisted by Lic. Charles Milbury, of the local Baptist Church. Burial was in Old St Edward's Cemetery, Clementsport. He was the youngest of 6 sons of the late Cereno and Mary Jane (Ditmars) Purdy. On Septeber 18th last, he was 99 years of age. He was twice married, his first wife Augusta Currell of Centrelea who died in 1911, and his second wife was Idelia Dunn, who died in August,... Read More	Annapolis Spectator, Tuesday, October 17, 1967 Obituary The funeral of the late Robert WW Purdy was Monday, October 9, in St Matthew's Anglican Church, Deep Brook, Reverend AF Steward officiating, assisted by Lic. Charles Milbury, of the local Baptist Church. Burial was in Old St Edward's Cemetery, Clementsport. He was the youngest of 6 sons of the late Cereno and Mary Jane (Ditmars) Purdy. On Septeber 18th last, he was 99 years of age. He was twice married, his first wife Augusta Currell of Centrelea who died in 1911, and his second wife was Idelia Dunn, who died in August, this year. He leaves 2 sons and 2 daughters from his first marriage: Dr R Allen and Leonard, and Miss Evelyn, all of Deep Brook and Gertrude, Mrs Claude Ostrander, Florida. A son Clarence gave his life in the First World War, and a daughter, Winnifred died in 1915 at the age of 10 years. He also leaves 2 sons from his second marriage, Oscar, in Beaconsfield, Que. and Stanley in Toronto. Seven grandchildrfen and 3 great grandchildren also survive. He was born in Deep Brook and later lived in Bridgetown, Halifax and Windsor, before going to the Maritime Oddfellows Home in Pictou in 1952. He was a Past Grand of Pisiquid Lodge No 38, IOOF Windsor; a Past Chief Patriarch of Belvedere Encampment No 5; a member of Leila Rebekah Lodge No 59, Windsor and of Canton Swastika No 6 Lunenburg. He was also a Past Worthy Patiarch of the Sons of Temperance. He was a member of the Anglican Church and was active in the choir and vestry wherever he resided. Several years ago he made and installed much of the inside furnishings of St Matthew's Church, in which his funeral service was held.

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Robert Watson Wright Purdy's memorial is located at: Old St. Edwards Anglican Church Graveyard, Clementsport, Annapolis County, Canada.
When did Robert Watson Wright Purdy death?
Robert Watson Wright Purdy death on 6 Oct 1967 in Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Latitude: 44.6638120
Longitude: -65.6058590

Family Members:

Parent

Cereno Purdy

(1822 - 1904)

Mary Jane Ditmars Purdy

(1827 - 1913)

Spouse

Augusta Louise Currell Purdy

(1872 - 1911)

Idella W. Dunn Purdy

(1877 - 1967)

Siblings

(1856 - 1940)

(1858 - 1918)

(1862 - 1919)

(1863 - 1953)

William Godfrey Purdy

(1865 - 1929)

Children

Mary Evelyn McLarren Purdy

(1896 - 1989)

Dr Robert Allen Purdy

(1898 - 1996)

John Leonard Purdy

(1903 - 1998)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Old St. Edwards Anglican Church Graveyard
Clementsport, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6638120, -65.6058590

2. United Church of Canada Graveyard
Clementsport, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6633820, -65.6096900

3. Balcome Burial Ground
Clementsport, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6727500, -65.5960000

4. Maple Vista Cemetery
Clementsport, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6807660, -65.6017620

5. Ray Family Burial Ground
Cornwallis Park, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6559900, -65.6325200

6. Goat Island Baptist Church Graveyard
Upper Clements, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6888540, -65.5974590

7. Waldeck East Cemetery
Waldeck, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6298200, -65.6160100

8. Cress Burial Ground
Waldeck, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6286100, -65.6271200

9. Potter Burial Ground
Upper Clements, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7009500, -65.5826200

10. Christ Church Anglican Graveyard
Karsdale, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7093190, -65.6382820

11. Shafner's Point Cemetery
Port Royal, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7139200, -65.6197600

12. Clementsvale Cemetery
Clementsvale, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6190264, -65.5642997

13. Old Methodist Graveyard
Clementsvale, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6167000, -65.5638700

14. Waldeck West Cemetery
Waldeck West, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6121940, -65.6399440

15. Moore-Spurr Cemetery
Deep Brook, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6300500, -65.6718700

16. Captain John Harris Cemetery
Upper Clements, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7134200, -65.5520600

17. Stoney Beach Cemetery
Granville Beach, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7227240, -65.5740640

18. Pinkney Family Cemetery
Deep Brook, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6167300, -65.6775900

19. Mariner's Section Burial Ground
Port Wade, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6794100, -65.7045100

20. Covert Cemetery
Port Wade, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6805600, -65.7062600

21. Port Wade Cemetery
Port Wade, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6783410, -65.7087670

22. Armstrong Burial Ground
Granville Beach, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7406000, -65.5574000

23. Greenland Cemetery
Greenland, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.5810100, -65.5777400

24. St. Thomas Cemetery
Smiths Cove, Halifax County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6120400, -65.7028340