Robert D. Purcell Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert D. Purcell (Croghan, New York), who passed away on October 17, 2020 at the age of 84. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Robert J. Purcell and Catherine Purcell (Beaton); his wife Sara L. Strife; his children, James P. Purcell (Janice) of Belfort, John A. Purcell (Brenda) of Belfort, Jeffrey S. Purcell (Becky) of DeRuyter, NY, Anthony R. Purcell (Amy) of Croghan and Anne M. Valentine (Todd) of Guilderland, NY; his grandchildren, Zoe Purcell, Jeremy Purcell, Jenelle Purcell, Joshua Purcell (Mackenzie Brayman), Andrew Purcell, Troy Purcell, Shayne Purcell and Mackenzie Purcell; his great grandchild Elaina Purcell; and his siblings, Maryann Wright of Ave Maria, FL, Kathy Hock of Southampton, NJ, Lenna Schack of Kirkwood, PA, Thomas and Douglas Purcell. He was also cherished by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Lewis County Hospice.