Ralph Gerard Purcell
Passed 12/04/2020
Obituary For Ralph Gerard Purcell
Ralph Gerard Purcell died peacefully in his home on December 4th in Dartmouth at the age of 74. He was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in February 2019.
Ralph is survived by his wife of 45 years; Chris Purcell (Boulos) and daughters Stephanie Purcell, Vanessa Chouinard and son in law Andre Chouinard. Ralph was very proud of his children and loved quality time together as a family.
Ralph was born on August 5th, 1946 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia to Ralph and Dorothea (Grant) Purcell and grew up with nine brothers and sisters who he loved very much. He is a two time graduate of St. Francis Xavier University and held a Masters Degree from Memorial University.
Ralph started his teaching career in Jamaica before moving to Deer Lake, Newfoundland where he spent the majority of his career as a school principal.
Ralph was a skilled gardener, his daughter’s handyman, a lover of books and movies, a home chef, a golfer, a fisherman, well versed in global events and he loved the CBC. Ralph and Chris traveled to many destinations, participated in the communities where they lived and loved to spend time with so many of their good friends and family members.
Due to the pandemic a memorial service will be scheduled at a later date when family and friends can be together. Ralph would like to thank his team of doctors and nurses especially Dr. Margaret Leighton and Dr. Peter Leighton. If you wish to make a donation in Ralph’s name please give to Souls Harbour Rescue Mission: www.shrm.ca
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