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(nee Burton) Passed away in Ottawa, Ontario, on April 18, 2002, at the age of 87, following a brief illness. Frances Mary Joice Burton was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on December 27, 1914. She graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with degrees in Home Economics and Physical Education. After her marriage to Lenton Purdy, the family lived in various locations in Quebec and Ontario before settling in Ottawa. Her husband predeceased her in 1970. Dear mother and mother-in-law of John and Noreen Purdy of Comox, British Columbia, and Glen and Merna Purdy of Ottawa. Fondly remembered by grandchildren Tara, Michael, Gavin, Lawren, Jessica and Morgan Purdy. She will be sadly missed by her sister Thelma Thiessen of Ladner, British Columbia. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 22 at Bells Corners United Church, 3955 Richmond Rd., Nepean, with Rev. Marilyn Richardson officiating. Friends may visit at the church 1-2 p.m. Interment at Pinecrest Cemetery, Ottawa. For information call Tubman Funeral Homes. The Ottawa Citizen, 20-04-2002