Roberta Helen Purcell (nee Torraville)
December 18, 1925 to January 31, 2022
Obituary
It is with great sadness, the family of R. Helen Purcell wish to announce her passing at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home on Monday, January 31st, 2022, age 96 years.
Predeceased by husband Thomas; sisters, Hilda and Katherine; brother Charles.
Leaving to mourn sister, Dawn Cheeseman; niece Michele (Greg); great niece, Jenna (Sean); great nephew, Jordan (Jordan); also other nieces in Ontario and U.S.A. Her special furry friends, Poppy, Ninja, and Puss.
Many thanks to 4 East staff at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home, especially Chris, for their care and compassion.
Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, February 3rd. Due to COVID restrictions vax passes and masks are required.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, February 4th, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Cremation to follow.
Interment to take place on Saturday, February 5th, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations in her memory maybe made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on February 10, 2022
7-9 p.m. on February 3, 2022
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
11:00am, Saturday February 5th
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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I was very disappointed to learn of Helen’s passing January 31, 2022. She was a truly a Wonderful friend to my Mom. In fact she was with me when Mom passed., A True friend to the end.. We send our delayed condolences. RIP Helen Gail & Jim Hager
Dawn, Our deepest condolences on the passing of your sister. Thinking of you at this time.
Gloria & David Earle
Dawn, our deepest sympathy goes to you at this time of Helen’s passing. She was a caring person and she will be missed. Ches & Ethel Barfitt
Dawn, our deepest sympathy goes to you at the passing of your sister, Helen. She was a caring and friendly person and she will be missed. Ches & Ethel Barfitt
Ms. Cheeseman, Michele and family,
Sending along our sincerest condolences for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sending along my deepest condolences to the family of Helen Purcell.
Take care and God Bless.
Dawn, we are saddened to hear of your dear sister’s passing. We remember Helen to be a most lovely and pleasant lady. May you and your family take solace in the many memories you have created together with her. May she Rest In Peace. God Bless!
Canon Ed & Joyce
To Helen’s family, so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. I already miss her sense of humor which she managed to keep into her elderly years. She was such a special person. So easy to talk to and be around. I know I have a lot of special moments that I will remember her by ….I can just imagine how many great moments you all must have with having her in your lives for so long. I she will be missed dearly.
Dawn and family my deepest sympathy I know she will be dearly missed God Bless
To the Purcell ,Torraville Family . Sorry to here of aunt Helen’s passing . She a wonderful lady. She has helped many people through her work and life . I stayed with her one summer for a week when I was a teenager. In S t.John’s.. She and Uncle Tom took me everywhere . Especially. To Dairy Queen for banana splits . She always sent our family Christmas and Easter presents .When My Dad (Charles Torraville ) passed away and after she retired to Bay Roberts I would take my mom Mary Ann Torraville to Bay Roberts to visit her . Always a pleasant Lady . R.I.P. Aunt Helen you will be missed . Condolences to the Family. John and Hilda Hiscock (Torraville)
Dawn, Michele, Greg and family. We are so sorry to hear this sad news. Deepest condolences to all the family. Helen was a lovely lady and will be missed.
To Helen’s Family, so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. Have many fond memories of my working years with Tom and in our Retirement and my many chats with Helen over at St. Patrick’s.
I pray the love of your Family and Friends and the many fond memories help you all through this most difficult of times
Dawn and family:
Sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences to you and all the family.
Tender Loving Warm Vibes And Heartfelt Condolences And Sympathy To Dawn and Michelle and families. It was certainly an humbling honour and privilege to care for Helen.
We on the 4th floor of St. Pat’s enjoyed our time with Helen and it was our great honour to care for her during her time with us.
Helen won all our hearts and made us all laugh, we loved her dearly.
From all the staff from all departments including dietary, housekeeping, recreation, and the beauty parlour Helen meant so much to us all.
Cherish the happy memories of a happy woman who lived a long happy wonderful life.
Chris Fudge
Dawn & Family,
Sincere Condolences, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
All Gods Blessings. 🙏
Dawn, Michele , Greg and family ……….. our sincere sympathy at this sad time . We always enjoyed our time spent with Helen. She will be missed.
Michele and family,
So sorry to hear this news. Mrs. Purcell was such a beautiful, sweet woman. She lived to be a wonderful age but we are never ready to say goodbye. Please accept my condolences.
Jean Ann Ryan
Elizabeth and family, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. Love and thinking of you all my darling friend.
Love,
Janice
Dawn and family,
So very sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.