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Rita Myrtle Purcell

September-01-1922 - October-28-2025

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Gordon and Ann Munroe posted a condolence

Thursday, October 30, 2025

We were privileged to be colleagues of Rita at PDCI. She was a genuine, caring professional whose talents enriched the school experience for students and staff. Her legacy will live on in her rural and church communities as well. To live such an active life for so long is a gift so few are given Our sincere condolences.

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Holly Jordan-Lillie posted a condolence

Thursday, October 30, 2025

To the Family of Rita Purcell My condolences to Rita's family, Rita was such a wonderful person and one of my mother's best friends, they had so much fun together, I will miss her very much. I just wished she could have watched the rest of her Blue Jays games. Rest in peace Rita and God Speed. Sincerely, Holly Jordan-Lillie

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Gwendolyn posted a condolence

Thursday, October 30, 2025

On behalf of The Retired Teachers of Ontario, RTOERO District 29 Lanark, I would like to express sincere condolences to the family. Rita touched many lives through her teaching career and a life of service to others. A Donation has been made to "The Retired Teachers' Foundation" in her memory. May she rest in well-earned peace. Grace Armstrong President, District 29 Lanark RTOERO (soon to be Entente Education Canada)

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Marilyn Manson posted a condolence

Thursday, October 30, 2025

I have such wonderful memories of this beautiful lady! She not only was a teacher but became a friend as well. I went to England in 1972 and she was one of the teachers who also went as chaperone - I will never forget her sitting in our room and sewing something for one of the girls - she was an amazing teacher and an amazing person! May you rest in peace for a life well lived! Deepest sympathy to her family and friends.

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Colleen Clark posted a condolence

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

My deepest condolences to Rita’s family. I got to know Rita when we bowled on the Friday night league at Gratton Lanes. She was such a fine, dignified lady but certainly knew how to have fun.

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Barbara Flynn posted a condolence

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Mrs. Purcell taught me ingrades 7/8 at Merrickville Public School. That would have been maybe 65 or so years ago. I often have wondered where she went, Rest in peace, dear lady.

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Marsha Arnott posted a condolence

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

In 1972 I went to England with 12 other students and Mrs Purcell was our teacher-supervisor. When she didn’t have to do the check-ins she would travel around with us.( our group of three). She was a wonderful lady. I was glad to hear she had such a full life. Condolences to all of the family.

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Debi Sparks posted a condolence

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

To Mrs. Purcells Family my deepest condolences. She was my teacher for 2 years at PDCI, I remember her as a lovely and kind lady. It warmed my heart to see that she lived a very long and happy life. Sincerely Debi Cavanagh Sparks.

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Joyce Nicholson posted a condolence

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Mrs Purcell was my teacher in grades seven and eight. A wonderful teacher and a lovely person. I always wondered what became of her and now I know. Rest in peace dear lady.

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Sue Warren posted a condolence

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Rita served on the Rideau Lakes Library Board for more than a decade. She was a strong supporter of literacy and the importance of books and education. She was just a lovely person. Condolences to her family and friends. Sue Warren

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

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