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Shirley Purchase July 11, 1941 - September 11, 2022

Date of Funeral

November 12, 2022

Shirley Priscella Purchase (nee Woodland) gained her angel’s wings on Sunday, September 11, 2022, with her family by her side. Shirley was born in Greenspond, Newfoundland on July 11, 1941 where she resided until 1951 when the family moved to Buchans, NL. Shirley lived in Buchans, NL and Winnipeg, MB but resided in Ignace, Ontario upon her passing. On December 30, 1965 Shirley married the love of her life, Brymer, with whom she shared almost 57 wonderful years together.   Shirley was loved by everybody she met and was a friend to many. She was involved with the Ignace School Loonie Lunch program for a number of years where she had a close relationship with so many of the students and staff. She was a member of the Ignace New Life church until her health prevented her from attending.  Shirley was a follower of The Salvation Army CBS Sunday services which she watched online every Sunday.

Shirley leaves to mourn her husband, Brymer and her daughter, Roxanne Cox (Ralph) of Ignace, grandsons Joshua Tilley (Emily) of Winnipeg, MB, and Jordan Tilley (Jeanine) of Red Lake, Ontario, great grandchildren, Jackson and Amelia, as well as her brothers, Frazer (Glenys), Albert (Kathleen), David (Gloria) and her sister, Donna Taylor (Michael) and their sons, Steven and Justin and their families with whom she had a very special relationship, and brother-in-law Weldon Pollett. She also leaves to mourn numerous nieces and nephews, her very special friends, Flo Ryan and Betty Cull. Shirley was predeceased by her parents, Albert and Lucinda (nee Oakley), sisters, Ada, Annie, Bernice and Alice, and her brother, Charlie.

A Memorial Service time and place to be announced at a later date.  

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ignace School Loonie Lunch Program, P.O. Box 1300, Ignace, Ontario P0T 1T0 or Princess Court Long Term Care Facility, 35 Van Horne Avenue, Dryden, Ontario P8N 1E1

A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 1 p.m. at the New Life Church with David Woodland officiating.

Condolences(11)

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    Joe says
    September 14, 2022 at 4:38 pm

    Condolences to Brymer and family. Knew them very well. Joe and Myrtle.

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    Betty Yetman says
    September 14, 2022 at 5:01 pm

    So sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing, Shirley was a class mate of mine, Condolences to the family. A wonderful person. Rest In Peace.

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    Laura (Higdon) Williams and Len says
    September 14, 2022 at 6:07 pm

    Brymer, Roxanne, siblings and all family members: Sincere condolences on the passing of Shirley who is affectionately remembered from my childhood days in Buchans. How sad that she has died so soon after the passing of her beloved sister Alice. The Woodlands were a well known, loving family and I share their loss. May memories of happier days together be a source of comfort during this difficult time. God bless you.

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    Kay janes says
    September 14, 2022 at 6:49 pm

    Roxanne and family, so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. We were friends in Buchans and in recent years connected again . It was so nice to get together
    and reminisce .
    Cherish the memories, God bless.

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    Glenda,Sheldon,Hannah and amber says
    September 14, 2022 at 7:41 pm

    So sorry to hear about Shirley’s passing. She was a very special person inside and out. She loved all her family very much. We love and miss you. Heaven has gained another angle

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    Jean Bailey Burry says
    September 14, 2022 at 7:49 pm

    Brymer, Roxanne and family and also the Woodland and Purchase families. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of my long time Buchans friend. It is so hard to say farewell to someone you have loved for so long and who has loved you. She will be always with you in your hearts and in your many precious memories. May the love of family and the caring of friends bring you comfort and peace in those difficult days, My sincere condolences to all. May God bless you.

    My maiden name was Bailey and we lived across the street from Shirley at one time. They were a lovely family and our families were good friends.

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    Jason & Sylvia Foster says
    September 15, 2022 at 2:43 am

    Our condolences to Brymer and family. May God’s peace comfort you all in this time of sorrow. Blessings.

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    Janet Piercey says
    September 15, 2022 at 3:55 am

    Prayers and condolences to all the family.

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    Denise O'Brien says
    September 15, 2022 at 8:50 pm

    Roxanne, I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a very caring and kind woman, and was one of my brother, Johnny Mac’s FAVOURITE people. She was always so very good to him, for which we all loved her. My condolences to you and your family for your loss.

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    Micheline & Randy Dean says
    September 16, 2022 at 4:43 am

    Roxanne and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family during this very difficult time. We know that Shirley is in her glory, being with the Lord. This is what is to comfort you during your time of morning.
    There will be a day when you will see your mom again.

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    Bembeneck, Palmer, and Beaudoin Family says
    September 16, 2022 at 11:06 pm

    Sending prayers and condolences to the family.

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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ignace School Loonie Lunch Program, P.O. Box 1300, Ignace, Ontario P0T 1T0 or Princess Court Long Term Care Facility, 35 Van Horne Avenue, Dryden, Ontario P8N 1E1

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