Edgar A. Purdy, 77, of Easton, died Wednesday, December 13, 2017 in Old Orchard Health Care Center.
Born November 25, 1940 in Easton, he was a son of the late Ira J. and Mary A. (Hill) Purdy.
He and his wife, Beverly L. (Hartzell) Purdy were married 57 years.
Ed was Vice President of Operations for MCS Industries, Easton and was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Phillipsburg.
Surviving with his wife, Beverly, are his children, Jill Purdy, Ellen Patterson and Mark Purdy of Easton; a sister, Anna Mae Limeberry of Ocala, FL; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. His brothers, James and Steward Purdy died earlier.
A visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm on Saturday, December 16, 2017 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Private interment services will be in Easton Heights Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 137 Chambers St., Phillipsburg, NJ 08865. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Jeanne Hartranft
December 14, 2017 at 4:35 pm
Jill and family…So very sorry for your loss and Beverly he was a great person who had the strength to live with his health problems with dignity. RIP Ed😢
Rafael Zamudio
December 14, 2017 at 5:41 pm
Beverly.. We are so sad for your loss.
Our Ed was a gentleman and with a great generosity.
He always will be in our hearts.
Praying for all of you…
Love always!!
Rafael and Rosy Zamudio
Gregory graddy
December 14, 2017 at 5:49 pm
So sorry for your loss .. From the graddys.
Fran and Linda Beyea
December 14, 2017 at 6:07 pm
Linda and I add our love, our thoughts, our tears, and our thanks to yours.
“The deep peace of the running wave be to you.
Deep peace of the flowing air be to you.
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
Deep peace of the shining stars be to you.
Deep peace of Jesus Christ come to you.” (An old Gaelic blessing)
— Rev. Fran & Dr. Linda Beyea
Mr Ms Charles Byrd
December 14, 2017 at 9:04 pm
My condolences from me and my wife goes out to you and the family may Allah bless you with a special place in Paradise
Bev Ross
December 18, 2017 at 12:00 pm
Beverly & Family, I want to offer my condolence on the loss of such an awesome man! I knew him as a person and a boss. So sorry for your loss he will be deeply missed! R.I.P Ed