Edward Thomas Purcell Jr.

Posted 8/21/12

On the evening of March 26th, Edward Thomas Purcell, Jr., 59, passed away suddenly as a result of a heart attack. Ed was born in Callicoon, NY on February 17, 1957 and spent his childhood in …

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Edward Thomas Purcell Jr.

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On the evening of March 26th, Edward Thomas Purcell, Jr., 59, passed away suddenly as a result of a heart attack. Ed was born in Callicoon, NY on February 17, 1957 and spent his childhood in Barryville, NY. He graduated from Eldred Central School in 1976. He was the fourth child and second son of Edward and Billie Purcell of Barryville. Ed was a longtime resident of Milton, NH.

Ed loved nature and the outdoors and his great passions were fishing, hunting and gardening. He was a detail-oriented mechanic, having recently worked at Key Auto in Milton, NH. His coworkers speak of his practical jokes at work and his physical and character strength. His tough exterior hid a man with a big heart and the willingness to lend a hand to anyone in need, caring more for others than himself. His great love is his daughter Sarah Purcell, 15, who was with him the evening he passed.

Ed is survived by his daughter Sarah Purcell of Milton, NH, his sister Virginia Purcell of Freeport, ME, his sister Kathy and husband Bruce Beard of Germantown, TN and his brother Jim Purcell and wife Kelly of Hyannis, MA. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and was predeceased by his father and mother, Ed and Billie Purcell, older sister Margaret Purcell, and his younger brother Timothy Purcell. Remembrances may be posted on forevermissed.com/edward-thomas-purcell.