Edward Francis Purcell1
M, #1940, b. 4 June 1902, d. 17 July 1970
Father | Edward Ernest Purcell1 b. 1867, d. 19 Apr 1942 |
Mother | Alicia Golding1 |
Relationship | 2nd cousin 3 times removed of Timothy George Sheens |
Last Edited | 5 Jan 2022 |
Birth* | 4 June 1902 | Bathurst, NSW1 |
Marriage* | 24 February 1925 | Wellington, NSW;Bride=Doris Violet Watson2 |
Death of Father | 19 April 1942 | Orange Base Hospital, Orange, NSW; Mr. Edward Purcell The death occurred at the Orange Base Hospital on the 19th instant of an old and highly respected resident of the Molong-Wellington district, in the person of Mr. Edward Purcell, at the age of 76 years. The passing brought to an end a long and painful illness. The deceased was the fourth son of the late Henry Thomas and Mrs. Purcell, who, for many years, owned and resided at Woodville Station, near Molong. He was of a quiet, obliging disposition, and was very popular with all who knew him. He followed the golden rule in life: Love your neighbour as yourself. His wife predeceased him some years ago. There are one son and two daughters left to mourn the loss of a good father, viz., Edward, who is acting postmaster at Millthorpe; and Mrs. McDonald (Temora) and Mrs. Dr. Tout (Sydney). There are two sisters, who reside in Molong —Mrs. F. C. Cole, of Phillip Street, and Mrs. H. D. Cole, of Betts Street. The funeral took place on Friday, 21st instant, at Millthorpe when the remains were laid to rest in the Church of England portion of the Millthorpe Cemetery. Many beautiful wreaths and floral tributes were received from friends and relatives.;Principal=Edward Ernest Purcell3 |
Death* | 17 July 1970 | Bathurst, NSW4 |
Family | Doris Violet Watson |
Citations
- [S13] NSW Birth Index, 10305/1902 Edward F Purcell.
- [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Gilgandra Weekly, Thursday, March 5, 1925.
- [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Molong Express and Western District Advertiser, Friday, August 28, 1942.
- [S11] NSW Death Index, 36418/1970 Edward Francis Purcell.