Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia Gay Purcell. Loving father of Geraldine “Jerry” (the late Darrell) Gross, Denise Purcell, John Purcell, Ellen (Craig) Bauer, Carolyn (Brian) Mort, Maryann (Mike) McKernan and the late Malcolm W. Purcell, Jr. “Joe”. Dearest grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, brother-in-law and friend. Mr. Purcell was a WWII and Korean War veteran finishing his military career as an Army Air Force pilot, 1st Lt. He passed away surrounded by family in his own home. Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, on Monday, June 29, 12pm to Our Lady of Providence Catholic Church for a 12:30pm Mass. Interment J.B. National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Missouri Council for the Blind (5453 Chippewa, 6109; https://www.moblind.org/how-to-help/donate.html), appreciated. Visitation Sunday 4-8pm.
Malcolm will always be remembered…My thoughts n prayers go out to the Purcell family …RIP Mackie
Malcolm will always be remembered…My thoughts n prayers go out to the Purcell family …RIP Mackie
Maryann you & your family have my deepest sympathy on the passing of your Father ! It’s always hard to lose any loved one but specially a parent! My prayers are with you your family
Maryann you & your family have my deepest sympathy on the passing of your Father ! It’s always hard to lose any loved one but specially a parent! My prayers are with you your family
Dearest Purcell Family, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. Many prayers heading your way.
Sincerely,
Jane Duggan Curran
Dearest Purcell Family, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. Many prayers heading your way.
Sincerely,
Jane Duggan Curran
To my dear friend John, and the entire Purcell family, I’m so sorry for your loss – you all are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless
To my dear friend John, and the entire Purcell family, I’m so sorry for your loss – you all are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless
To the entire Purcell family you have my deepest sympathy. Mac was a great neighbor.
Rest in peace.
To the entire Purcell family you have my deepest sympathy. Mac was a great neighbor.
Rest in peace.
Malcom was the best Grandfather that anyone could have. Selfless, caring, and a loving person. He will always be in my heart forever. We love you Grandpa!
Malcom was the best Grandfather that anyone could have. Selfless, caring, and a loving person. He will always be in my heart forever. We love you Grandpa!
Our prayers for Mac and your family. Many great memories of Mac & Sylvia.
Our prayers for Mac and your family. Many great memories of Mac & Sylvia.
Carolyn, (Brian & Sylvia),
So very sorry to hear of your loss.
Your father was very lucky to have you Brian & Sylvia so close to care for him on a daily basis, so he could remain in his home.
May your memories comfort you as the passing of time heals your pain.
Thoughts & Prayers to you and your family at this most difficult time.
Carolyn, (Brian & Sylvia),
So very sorry to hear of your loss.
Your father was very lucky to have you Brian & Sylvia so close to care for him on a daily basis, so he could remain in his home.
May your memories comfort you as the passing of time heals your pain.
Thoughts & Prayers to you and your family at this most difficult time.
We’re so sorry for your loss. What a great man and what a wonderful, long life to have lived. God bless.
We’re so sorry for your loss. What a great man and what a wonderful, long life to have lived. God bless.
So sorry for your Family’s loss. Though I never personally met Mr. Purcell, Being a friend to John Purcell, his personality and all around goodness-shows what great parents he obviously had. Also John has shared many stories of his father including his pride for his fathers heroic military service. God Bless you all and give you peace in your grief.
So sorry for your Family’s loss. Though I never personally met Mr. Purcell, Being a friend to John Purcell, his personality and all around goodness-shows what great parents he obviously had. Also John has shared many stories of his father including his pride for his fathers heroic military service. God Bless you all and give you peace in your grief.
John,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers.
John,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers.