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Lois May (Winter) Purvis
May 29, 1936 ~ August 22, 2017 (age 81) 81 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Bob.Webber@toronto.ca
September 7, 2017 4:50 PM
Hi Ken,
So sorry for your loss. Tracy and I wish you and all your family the best during this sad time.
Bob Webber, Tracy Gorman
So sorry for your loss. Tracy and I wish you and all your family the best during this sad time.
Bob Webber, Tracy Gorman
Message from Bob.Webber@toronto.ca
September 7, 2017 4:50 PM
Hi Ken,
So sorry for your loss. Tracy and I wish you and all your family the best during this sad time.
Bob Webber, Tracy Gorman
So sorry for your loss. Tracy and I wish you and all your family the best during this sad time.
Bob Webber, Tracy Gorman
Message from Bob.Webber@toronto.ca
September 7, 2017 4:50 PM
Hi Ken,
So sorry for your loss. Tracy and I wish you and all your family the best during this sad time.
Bob Webber, Tracy Gorman
So sorry for your loss. Tracy and I wish you and all your family the best during this sad time.
Bob Webber, Tracy Gorman
Message from Bob.Webber@toronto.ca
September 7, 2017 4:50 PM
Hi Ken,
So sorry for your loss. Tracy and I wish you and all your family the best during this sad time.
Bob Webber, Tracy Gorman
So sorry for your loss. Tracy and I wish you and all your family the best during this sad time.
Bob Webber, Tracy Gorman
Message from Sandy Stubbert
September 4, 2017 12:51 AM
Lois worked as an administrator at my high school, Bayridge Secondary, for 19 years. One of her jobs was operating the Ditto machine. To this day I can smell Ditto machine ink and see its pale blue print on paper and it reminds me of beautiful Lois - her kindness, compassion, laughter and smile.
Bob & Lois Purvis and their sons Tom, Larry and Ken were part of my extended family in Kingston in the 1970s. My brother Rick and I were in a bluegrass band with Tom and Ken and our friend Tim. We were a close knit group. Playing music at the Purvis home was one of the greatest joys of my teenage years. While Lois did not play an instrument, Bob Purvis played mandolin and bag pipes and other instruments. There were many parties and meals at the Purvis home. So many hours were spent hanging in the kitchen and talking ... Lois was a wonderful cook.
Lois and Bob opened their home to their son's friends and other students at Bayridge often (e.g., for cast parties). They were good listeners ... and adults we respected, trusted and could be ourselves with ... warts and all.
After high school, Ken played in two bands I fronted with Mary-Ellen Anderson, for about a decade (Two and Two-Penny Opera). He is a brilliant musician with a wicked sense of humour. All the Purvis boys loved music and laughter ... good food and drink, quality time with family and friends.
Godspeed Lois ... may your next adventure be full of love, laughter and music. You will not be forgotten, are fondly remembered and will be deeply missed. I am forever grateful that you and your family are bright, strong threads woven into the tapestry of my life.
Bob & Lois Purvis and their sons Tom, Larry and Ken were part of my extended family in Kingston in the 1970s. My brother Rick and I were in a bluegrass band with Tom and Ken and our friend Tim. We were a close knit group. Playing music at the Purvis home was one of the greatest joys of my teenage years. While Lois did not play an instrument, Bob Purvis played mandolin and bag pipes and other instruments. There were many parties and meals at the Purvis home. So many hours were spent hanging in the kitchen and talking ... Lois was a wonderful cook.
Lois and Bob opened their home to their son's friends and other students at Bayridge often (e.g., for cast parties). They were good listeners ... and adults we respected, trusted and could be ourselves with ... warts and all.
After high school, Ken played in two bands I fronted with Mary-Ellen Anderson, for about a decade (Two and Two-Penny Opera). He is a brilliant musician with a wicked sense of humour. All the Purvis boys loved music and laughter ... good food and drink, quality time with family and friends.
Godspeed Lois ... may your next adventure be full of love, laughter and music. You will not be forgotten, are fondly remembered and will be deeply missed. I am forever grateful that you and your family are bright, strong threads woven into the tapestry of my life.
Message from Phyllis Mackey
August 29, 2017 10:05 AM
Dear family, Tom, Larry, Ken, Grace and Bruce.
I was so sorry to read the passing of Lois. My thoughts have been with you in these passed
days.
It made me think of all the good times Bob and Lois, Pete and I had in our younger years.
Trip to New York, camping, lots of music and singing. Generally the good times we spent
together from 1949 - 1964. Also the nice times visiting Alberta and Ross at Wilton
and Marlbank. It is a sad time. My prayers are with you all. Phyllis
I was so sorry to read the passing of Lois. My thoughts have been with you in these passed
days.
It made me think of all the good times Bob and Lois, Pete and I had in our younger years.
Trip to New York, camping, lots of music and singing. Generally the good times we spent
together from 1949 - 1964. Also the nice times visiting Alberta and Ross at Wilton
and Marlbank. It is a sad time. My prayers are with you all. Phyllis
Message from Marna Ward
August 29, 2017 9:08 AM
I am very sorry for your loss Ken. Marna
Message from Jeanette Lines (Brown)
August 26, 2017 10:51 AM
My condolences to the Family. Lois and I were child hood play mates. We also work together at Alcan. Lois was my bridesmaid and good friend. She will be missed by all that knew her.
Jeanette Lines (Brown).
Jeanette Lines (Brown).
Message from Karen Brawley
August 24, 2017 5:10 PM
So very sorry for the loss of Lois.. She will be very much missed.. Her smile and friendly chatter every Friday morning at the store when she came to do her groceries. Lovely woman. Will miss her dearly. Thinking of you all in this time..
Karen
Karen
A candle was lit by Karen Brawley
on August 24, 2017 5:09 PM
Message from David and Donna
August 24, 2017 9:57 AM
Our sincerest sympathies to all the family. Lois was a beautiful and caring lady and will be missed, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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