With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mr. James Lional Purdy on April 26, 2022 at the Chatham Kent Health Alliance at 96 years of age, with family at his side. Son of the late Lional and Iva Purdy. Husband of the late Vera Purdy (2020). Predeceased by his twin sister Ruth Purdy (infant) and sister Gertrude Tieleman (2021). Father to James R Purdy and Gregory Purdy (Silvia). Grandfather of Jim (Marcia) Purdy, Richard (Tammy) Purdy, and Blake Purdy. Great-grandfather of Melissa (Ryan) Gunnis, Jessica (Eric) Carducci, Sierra Purdy, Kaleb Purdy, Ethan Purdy, and Dylan Purdy. Great-great-grandfather of Easton Gunnis. Survived by many nieces and nephews. James worked at the CN Rail for 39 years and was an avid story teller for those who knew him. We would like to thank the staff of the CKHA-Med A and the Bayshore PSW ladies and nurse for all of their help and support they gave him over the last several months. He thought the world of those ladies. Those wishing to make a memorial donation are asked to consider the Chatham Kent Animal Rescue (270 Inshes Avenue, Chatham ON, N7M 2Z7) or a charity of your choice. Those that wish to honour James along with family are invited to Life Transitions for visitation between the hours of 7:00pm and 9:00pm on Thursday, April 28, 2022. As per the family’s wishes, he will be remembered in a private funeral service on Friday, April 29, 2022. Interment in Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham.