Fran Purnell Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Fran Purnell (Waterville, Maine), who passed away on May 2, 2023 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harry Purnell and Kathleen Purnell; his great grandchild Brayden; and his siblings-in-law, Shirley LaChance, Carl, Earl and David Rancourt.
He is survived by: his wife Joyce; his children, Christopher Purnell, Debra Poulin (Lou Berthel) and Kevin A. Purnell (Lisa); his grandchildren, Kevin II, Stephanie Purnell, Nicholas, Jamie Purnell, Max, Mikayla Poulin, Abigail Poulin (Tyler Bartlett), Katie Purnell, Ariana, Peter Lepage, Kendall Purnell, Ashley and Matthew Woodbury; his great grandchildren, Ryker, Livia, Piper, Gavin, Theodore, Brynn, Korbin, Kaycen, Greyson and Grady; his cousin Richard Purnell; and his siblings-in-law, Celeste (David Harris), Arlene (Gordon Jones), Annette Rancourt, Muriel Rancourt, Pat Rancourt and Robert LaChance.
In lieu of flowers, donations and contributions can be made in Fran's memory to the Purnell Baseball Endowment Fund at the Alfond Youth and Community Center, 126 North Street Waterville, Maine 04901 or follow this link.
