
Rita Myrtle Purcell
September-01-1922 - October-28-2025
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Friday, October 31, 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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Anne Nichols uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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We are very sorry for your loss.
Rita was one of a kind. I will truly miss our conversations.
Anne & Charles Nichols
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The family of Rita Myrtle Purcell uploaded a photo
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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Friday
31
October
Visitation
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday, October 31, 2025
Blair & Son - Smiths Falls Chapel
112 Beckwith St. N.,
Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada
613-283-2800
Saturday
1
November
Funeral Service
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Saturday, November 1, 2025
St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church Smiths Falls
2 George St S.
Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada
(613) 283-1261
Saturday
1
November
Interment
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Hillcrest Cemetery
3540 Perth Hwy W
Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada
(613) 283-4247
Saturday
1
November
Reception/Celebration of Life
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Blair & Son - Smiths Falls Chapel
112 Beckwith St. N.,
Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada
613-283-2800




