Ellen Mary Cecilia Purcell1

F, #1941, b. 7 October 1903, d. 21 September 1996
FatherEdward Ernest Purcell1 b. 1867, d. 19 Apr 1942
MotherAlicia Golding1
Relationship2nd cousin 3 times removed of Timothy George Sheens
Last Edited5 Jan 2022
Birth*7 October 1903 Nyngan, NSW1 
Married Name4 January 1940 Tout2 
Marriage*4 January 1940 California, USA;Groom=Samuel Albert Murray Tout2 
Death of Father19 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*21 September 1996 NSW;
age 92, late of North Turramurra4 

Family

Samuel Albert Murray Tout

Citations

  1. [S13] NSW Birth Index, 32876/1903 Ellen M H Purcell.
  2. [S449] Ancestry - California, County Birth, Marriage and Death Records, 1849-1980, online www.ancestry.com, marriage Samuel Albert Murray Tout & Ellen Mary Cecilia Purcell 1940.
  3. [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Molong Express and Western District Advertiser, Friday, August 28, 1942.
  4. [S7] Ryerson Index of Death Notices.