Robert Purinton Obituary

The passing of Robert Purinton of Mystic, Connecticut leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 5, 2025 at the age of 90. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Bradford Purinton and Ethel Lohr Purinton; and his children, Daniel Purinton (Anna Tollis Purinton) and Laura Sorrell O'Neill (Mark). He is survived by: his wife Janet Ferguson Sorrell; his children, Bonney O'Brien, Amy Torre (Michael) and Andrew Sorrell; and his grandchildren, Alix, Jenna, Danny, Olivia, Ian, Madison and Taennyr.

Donations can be made in Robert's memory to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford CT 06492 or Mystic Congregational Church, 43 E. Main Street, Mystic, CT 06355.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Byles-MacDougall Funeral Service

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