Dave Purves Thunder Bay, Ontario Obituary

Dave Purves

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Dave Purves on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at the age of 64. Dave passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was born in Thunder Bay to Robert & Marjorie Purves. He is survived by his mother Marjorie, brother Robert (Bev) Purves, wife of 43 years Joan; children Jennifer, Anne (John), Jackie and Bill. Papa will warmly be remembered by his 5 grandchildren Kamryn, Connor, Clayton, Avery & Hunter and grand dogs Tina and Hugo. Dave is also survived by Peter & Judy Grant, Ian Dunlop, Bill Grant, Pat & Debbie Shaughnessy, John Grant, Tess Grant, Jim & Sheila Hansen, Tom & Soraya Grant; and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his father Robert, sister-in-law Mary Dunlop and nephews Calen Grant and Charlie Shaughnessy. Dave started his career as an ambulance attendant, then worked as a lineman and cable technician at TbayTel until his retirement in 2012. He spent his summers at his camp at Marks Lake with family, and enjoyed travelling in the winter with his wife Joan and friends Glenn and Pat Williams. Dave also enjoyed watching Nascar and seeing the races with his telephone buddies in Bristol, Phoenix and Daytona. He loved hunting and fishing, especially the fly in fishing trip with friends Brian (Joanne) Schiller this summer in Armstrong. Before his passing he always looked forward to coffee on Thursdays with friends from the old ambulance crew. Dave will fondly be remembered for his love of music, cooking, card playing, dogs and great sense of humour. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 in the Chapel of Sargent and Son Funeral Home, 21 N. Court Street. Should friends so desire, donations may be made to George Jeffrey Children Centre or to the Charity of your Choice. Online condolences may be made at www.sargentandson.com.
July 11, 1956 - October 18, 202007/11/195610/18/2020
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Pat Kucher
October 21, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in these trying times. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Bob and Pat (Hayes) Kucher
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Corinne Grann
October 21, 2020
So sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I had the pleasure of working with Dave at Tbaytel; he was so easy going and had a great sense of humor. My condolences to Joan and his family. Corinne Grann
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Tom Dorval
October 20, 2020
Sending our deepest condolences to Joan and family. We will always cherish the memories of Dave and all the great times we had together.
Tom and Anne Dorval
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Brenda Ferguson
October 20, 2020
Condolence our deepest are with you all at this time Dale and Brenda Ferguson and Family
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Dennis Viklen
October 20, 2020
So sorry to hear of Daves passing. We will remember the good times, especially the fishing and hunting trips with the old ambulance gang. Condolences to Joan and family.
Dennis and Sandra Viklen
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Sheila Hansen
October 20, 2020
Miss you forever. Love the Grants, Hansens, Shaughnessys
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Jeff & Peggy Germain
October 19, 2020
Wonderful memories of my best friend. Fishing, hunting, traveling to Arizona and Nascar races. So many good times working together. We will treasure these times. We are so privileged to have these memories of Dave. And you double skunked me at crib. Will miss you forever... Continue Reading