Vaughan Purdy Obituary

We announce the death of Vaughan Purdy (Windsor, Ontario), who passed away on October 18, 2026, at the age of 81. Vaughan will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Vaughan Purdy to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Gladys Purdy (Read) and Merriel Purdy; and his siblings, David, Winston and Jean (Bentley).

He is survived by: his wife Pauline; his grandchildren, Kelly (Anthony), Scott, Tina, Stylianos, Henry-Nicholas, William-Elliot, Judy and Melanie; and his sisters, Faye (MacDonald), Phyllis (Hunter) and Debbie. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

If desired, donations may be made to the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation, whose ICU team showed amazing kindness and care to Vaughan and his family in his final days.