Marion Purchase

The family announces the passing of Marion Purchase (Bishops Falls, Newfoundland) on November 2, 2026. Marion was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Frances Kelly and Cyril Kelly of Bishop’s Falls; and her siblings, Patricia Penney (Tom), Mary and Edward Kelly.

She is survived by: her husband Frederick Purchase; her children, Kimberley Ash (Ron), John Kelly (Kim) and Michael Kelly; her stepdaughters, Nancy Purchase (Tom Dawe) and Tracy Purchase (Pete Shannon); her grandchildren, Samanda Stroud (Tim Cuff), Morgan Stroud, Faith Kelly (Adam Warford), Colby Kelly and Joel Kelly; and her siblings, Kathleen (late Tom), Marguerite (Roger), Carmel (Ed), Florence (Gerald), Linda (late Melvin), Evelyn, Vince (Brenda), Cyril (Gloria) and Terry (Dot).

A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 14th 2026 at 9:45 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church (164 Main St, Bishop’s Falls, NL A0H1C0).

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that memorial contributions be made in Marion’s name to the Diabetes Canada or Canadian Cancer Society.